Black Pepper Mushrooms

1 Tbl butter
1 Tbl olive oil
1 (6-8 oz) package of sliced mushrooms
1 c leftover wine or champagne
freshly ground black pepper, lots
sea salt
1/2 c milk
2 Tbl (or whatever you have leftover) heavy whipping cream*

*if you don't have cream, just add another Tbl of butter and an extra splash of milk

-heat the butter and olive oil in a medium frying pan

-cook the mushrooms until they're wet looking and noticeably softer

-season well

-add the champagne or white wine, bring to a simmer

-stir in the milk and cream/more butter, bring to a simmer

-reduce to 1/3 volume

Serve over pasta, rice, salad, or as a side dish.