Mushroom Toasts

This is a delicious basque recipe that includes Sherry!!!

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 2
• Yields: 1 2

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 lb mushroom, thinly sliced (pref. mixed)
• 2  large garlic cloves, chopped
• 1  tablespoon  unbleached wheat flour
• 1⁄4 cup dry sherry
• 1⁄2 small  fried red  chili (optional but delicious)
• 1  cup  canned beef broth
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped fresh parsley
•  -inch-thick  French bread or   sourdough bread, slices
•  olive oil

Directions

1. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add mushrooms and garlic; cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Add flour; stir 1 minute. Mix Sherry and chili; simmer 3 minutes. Add broth; cook until mixture thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in parsley.
2. Meanwhile preheat broiler. Brush bread with olive oil. Broil until golden.
3. Arrange 1 toast slice on each plate. Spoon mushroom sauce over and serve.