Neiman Marcus Sauteed Button Mushrooms

Step 1: Pour 1/4 cup of the olive oil into a large, wide saucepan and set over medium-high heat. Add the shallot and garlic and saute for about 2 minutes, until they just begin to turn brown. Add the mushrooms and stir to evenly coat with the oil. Add the wine, vinegar, 2 tablespoons of the lemon juice, the bay leaves, and thyme. Turn up the heat to high, cover the pan, and cook for 2 minutes, until the mushrooms release their moisture. Remove the pan lid, season with the salt and pepper, and continue to saute for about 5 minutes, until the liquid is evaporated and the mushrooms are tender. Remove the pan from the heat and let the mushrooms cool in the pan.

Step 2: When cool, stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1/2 tablespoon of lemon juice,and stir in the parsley.

Step 3: Serve them warm with roasted meats, steaks, burgers, fish, in an omelet, and with bbq'd food. Serve it cold as part of an antipasto, with a salad, etc.

NOTE: This recipe works best with button mushrooms as they will not break down or become too mushy after cooking.