3 cognac butter mushroom ragout Recipes

olive oil, butter, assorted wild mushrooms, sliced, salt, minced shallots, cognac or brandy, champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar, creme fraiche, chicken broth, chopped fresh marjoram, salt and pepper to taste

new york strip steaks, butter, garlic clove, peeled and halved, cracked black peppercorns, coarse salt, worcestershire sauce, cognac or 1/2 cup brandy, fresh portabella mushrooms, olive oil, chopped shallot, diced tomato, heavy cream, beef stock or 1/2 cup vegetable stock, chopped fresh basil, chopped italian parsley, salt and pepper