• 12 oz mushrooms, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 small shallot, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp flour
• 2 1/2 cups beef or vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp Fishkill
• 1 tsp thyme
• Black pepper
• 1 tbsp heavy cream, optional

Brown mushrooms in butter. Add shallot and garlic, then stir in flour. Gradually whisk in broth, Fishkill, thyme, and pepper. Simmer 8–10 minutes until thick; add cream if using.