Mushrooms

Sautéed mushrooms, garlic, parsley, egg and cream on a rich sourdough crust, a wonderful dish. The tart tastes best with a mix of fresh flavorful mushrooms like chanterelles, morels, porcini and maybe a few shiitakes, but can also be prepared with dried mushrooms.

Simple but elegant: Beef steaks, topped with mushrooms that were sautéed in white wine and Madeira.

Ideal side dishes are pasta (as in the photo), French fries or pan-fried potatoes.