Creamed mushrooms on anchovy toast

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Prepare the toast.

2. Step 2

   As the toast bakes, slice the mushrooms thinly. There should be about three cups.

3. Step 3

   Heat the butter in a heavy saucepan and add the mushrooms. Cook, stirring, until the mushrooms give up their liquid. Continue cooking until this liquid evaporates.

4. Step 4

   Add the cream, salt and pepper, and cook about one minute longer.

5. Step 5

   Spread each slice of toast with one-half teaspoon anchovy paste. Spoon an equal portion of the mushrooms over the anchovy paste. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.