Adjust the consistency by adding a splash of stock or cream if necessary. Mushroom sauce is a versatile accompaniment that pairs well with a wide selection of dishes. Here are my favorite ways to ...

Add the porcini mushrooms and double cream and simmer gently for five minutes. Serve warm with steak or other cooked meat.

Add Worcestershire sauce and thyme. Simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gravy thickens. 7. Return the steaks to the skillet, nestling them into the mushroom gravy.

Pour in the wine and stir in the chopped thyme leaves, then leave to simmer for 5-6 minutes, or until the liquid has thickened. Pour the mushroom and red wine sauce over the steaks and serve.