Open-Face Mushroom-Brie Sandwiches

      2 tb Olive oil
  1 1/2 c  Trimmed assorted mushrooms
           - such as shiitake, oyster,
           - chanterelle, morel
           - and cultivated
      1 ts Minced garlic
    1/2 c  Finely diced onion
      1 tb Red wine vinegar
      1 tb Water
           Salt and pepper; as desired
      2 tb Finely chopped parsley
      4 sl Country bread
      4 sl Brie cheese

HEAT THE OIL IN A SKILLET and add the mushrooms, garlic, onion, vinegar, water, salt and pepper. Cover and cook 3 minutes. Remove the cover and cook until mushrooms are tender, another 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, transfer the mushrooms to a bowl and add the parsley. Toast or grill the bread. Preheat a broiler. Place the bread on a baking sheet and top with mushrooms. Lay a piece of cheese on top and place under the broiler until melted. Serve immediately.


Yield: 4 Servings