Sauteed Mushrooms with Garlic

In a large sauté pan over medium heat, warm the olive oil or melt the butter with the olive oil. Add the garlic and bacon or ham and sauté for 2 minutes. Raise the heat to high, add the mushrooms and continue to sauté, stirring briskly, until they release their juices and the liquid evaporates, 5-8 minutes. If the mushrooms do not release much liquid, add the wine or sherry and cook until the liquid evaporates.

Add the parsley or the parsley and thyme and stir well. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper and serve hot.