Condimento Ai Funghi (Wild Mushroom Topping)

1 oz Dried porcini mushrooms

1 lb Fresh cremini or portobello

-- mushrooms 1 lb Ripe tomatoes, peeled,

-- seeded & finely chopped 1 1/2 ts Rosemary, minced

8 ea Sage leaves, chopped

2 ea Garlic cloves, finely minced

Black pepper Juice of 1 lemon 1/4 c Olive oil

1 1/4 ts Salt

Soak the porcini mushrooms in 1 1/2 c of warm water for at least 30 minutes. Drain in a sieve lined with cheesecloth, reserving the liquid for use elsewhere. Squeeze the porcini & wash in fresh water. Cut into very fine pieces. Clean fresh mushrooms with a damp cloth & dice them. Place in a medium- sized bowl. Add the porcini, tomatoes, rosemary, sage, garlic & pepper. Mix together well. Toss with the lemon juice & oil. Cover & leave for 24 hours. Just before serving, add the salt. If it seems to be too moist, then drain off the extra moisture. Use as an appetizer salad or as a topping fro grilled bread. Or omit, the lemon & use as a pasta sauce.