Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
2         tablespoons   olive oil
1/3       cup           finely chopped shallots
1         teaspoon      minced garlic
12        ounces        mixed mushrooms, thinly sliced
   (preferred mix-button, cremini, shiitake, oyster)
2         tablespoons   dry sherry
1/2       teaspoon      salt
1         tablespoon    finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
5                       Bays English Muffins split and lightly toasted
1-1/2     cups          mascarpone cheese, room temperature
                        Thyme leaves, optional

Preparation:

Using same skillet, wipe clean; add oil, heating to medium. Saute shallots and garlic until soft, about 2 minutes. Add mushrooms, sherry and salt; saute until mushrooms are tender, about 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in thyme and continue to cook until most of liquid evaporates. Spread muffin "tapas" with cheese. Top cheese evenly with mushroom mixture; place "tapas" on baking sheet. Bake at 350° F until hot, about 5 minutes. Spoon Almond-Garlic Streusel over mushroom. Garnish with thyme. if desired.