*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                  Sun-Dried Cherry And Cabernet Sauce

Recipe By     : COOKING RIGHT SHOW #CR9613
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : New Text Import                  Cooking Right Show

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1/4  Cup           Shallots -- thinly sliced
    1/2  Cup           Shiitake Mushrooms -- chopped
  1      Tablespoon    Olive Oil
  6      Cups          Rich Meat Or Mushroom Stock
  1      Teaspoon      Grated Orange Zest
  2      Cups          Cabernet Wine
  1      Tablespoon    Fresh Thyme Leaves -- chopped -OR-
  1      Teaspoon      Dried Thyme
    1/2  C             Sun-Dried Cherries
  1      C             Fresh Orange Juice
    1/2  C             Port (Or To Taste)
  2      tbsp          Cold Butter -- cut into bits (opt)
                       Salt And Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Saute shallots and shiitakes in oil until very lightly browned. Add stock,
zest, wine and thyme and reduce to a light sauce consistency. Strain and
return to pan. Add cherries, orange juice and Port and simmer 4-5 minutes
longer.

Off heat, whisk in butter to thicken lightly (if used) and correct seasoning
with salt and pepper. Keep warm.

Yield: 8 servings

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