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Ingredients

• 1-2 small thinly sliced/diced shallot
• half minced garlic bulb
• 16 oz mushrooms sliced
• 1 cup veggie broth
• 3-5 sprigs fresh thyme (or dried Italian herb)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 tbsp butter
• 5 tbsp flour
• Use a large pan that can hold 1 qt of liquid
  
  

Cooking Instructions

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers
2. Add shallots and cook for about 5 min; add a little salt and pepper
3. Add garlic and cook until they start to turn brown; add a little salt and pepper
4. Add mushrooms; some salt and pepper and fresh thyme, cook for about 10-15 minutes; they should release their liquid and look like well-cooked mushrooms
5. Add butter, flour, and add a little oil if the flour is too dry (should look like a paste)
6. Cook for 5 min stirring constantly
7. Slowly add 1 cup of veggie stock (slow pour or little at a time) and stir (this will prevent lumps)
8. Add the rest of the veggie stock and stir
9. Simmer for about 15-20 min until it reduces and thickens to coat the back of a spoon
10. It should thicken more when it cools
    
    

Mashed Potato

Ingredients

• 2 pounds of red potatoes
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 1 cup of milk
  
  

Cooking Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, heat butter and milk over low heat until butter is melted.
2. Fill a large pot of water with potatoes and bring to a boil
3. Simmer for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked (fork stab test)
4. Using a potato masher or electric beater, slowly blend milk mixture into potatoes until smooth and creamy.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.