• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound sliced shitake and oyster mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon minced shallots
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 cup Madeira
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup fresh goat cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped parsley
• For the Crouton:
• 1 thick slice homemade white or wheat bread
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• Pinch of salt and pepper

1. Pinch of salt and pepper
2. With a round biscuit cutter, cut a three inch circle out of the bread. In a small bowl, mix oil and garlic. With a pastry brush, spread garlic oil liberally onto bread. Grill until well marked or bake at 375 degrees F for 7 minutes or until the bread begins to brown.

From Chef James Clary of Clary’s Restaurant, Springfield