Brandy Creamed Mushrooms on Herby Cheese Toast

Ingredients

• 1 lb field mushroom, wiped & sliced
• 1/2 French baguette, sliced or 6 slices bread
• 1 ounce butter
• 2 tablespoons creme fraiche
• 2 ounces cream cheese with garlic and herbs or boursin cheese
• 1-2 tablespoon cognac or brandy
• salt
• black pepper
• 2 sprigs fresh lovage (optional) or fresh parsley (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Cut the baguette into 6 slices.

2. 2

   Wipe clean the mushrooms and slice.

3. 3

   Heat the butter in a large frying pan and add the mushrooms. Cook over a medium heat until tinged brown & all of the mushroom juice has evaporated.

4. 4

   Add the cognac/brandy and stir well.

5. 5

   Drop the toast into the toaster on a low to medium setting.

6. 6

   Add the creme fraiche to the mushrooms & stir well.

7. 7

   Season generously with black pepper and a pinch of salt.

8. 8

   Spread the toast with the Boursin or herb & garlic cream cheese.

9. 9

   Pour the hot creamy mushrooms over the top of the cream cheese toast, garnish & eat immediately!