Wild Mushroom & Goat Cheese Spread

Step 1: Combine 1/4 cup boiling water and dried porcini mushrooms in a bowl. Let stand for 10 minutes, then strain mushrooms through a sieve over a bowl, saving the liquid. Chop mushrooms and set aside.

Step 2: Heat butter and oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add shallots, thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper and garlic. Saute 2 minutes. Stir in all mushrooms and cook 10 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates, stirring frequently.

Step 3: Stir in sherry and reserved mushroom liquid, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Cook 5 minutes or until the liquid almost evaporates. Remove from heat.

Step 4: Place mushroom mixture and 3 tablespoons cheese in a food processor; process until smooth.

Step 5: Scrape the mushroom mixture into an 8 inch square glass baking dish coated with cooking spray.

Step 6: At this point, you can refrigerator until ready to serve. Before serving: Preheat broiler. Bring to room temperature. Sprinkle evenly with remaining cheese. Broil for 7 minutes or until edges of cheese begin to brown. Remove from heat and sprinkle with parsley.

Step 7: Serve with crackers or crostini bread.