I love all mushrooms, but I must confess that I’m partial to king trumpets. Savory in flavor with a firm meaty texture, they live up to their royal title. Only one thing could make these wonderful gifts better… Cognac! It is warm and nutty by nature, but when you combine it with butter it is transcended to a roasted sweet caramel. In this recipe, when the cognac & butter meet the smoky piquillo pepper, the herbs de Provence & the salty Parmesan, magic happens. The mushrooms dance and the cognac sings. This dish is a wonderful accompaniment to a thick steak, a pan-seared salmon, or a roasted chicken.  You can serve red or white wine with this dish, but once you taste it, you will want to celebrate, so have a chilled bottle of your favorite Champagne ready! Bon Appetit!

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