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Clean mushrooms, keeping colors separate, and trim tough stems.
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(Save stems for stock.)
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Slice mushrooms about 1/8-inch thick.
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In a wide skillet, warm 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium high heat.
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Add onion, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until onion has softened and browned, about 10 minutes.
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Remove from pan and set aside.
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Add 1 more tablespoon oil and turn heat to high.
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Add brown mushrooms, season lightly and stir-fry until nicely colored, about 3 minutes.
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Lower heat to medium.
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Add thyme, sage, red pepper and tomato paste.
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Add tomatoes, stir well, and cook for 1 minute.
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Season again with salt and pepper.
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Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon flour, stir to incorporate and cook for 1 minute more.
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Stir in reserved onions.
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Add 1 cup mushroom broth and stir until thickened, about 1 minute.
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Gradually add 1 more cup broth and cook for 2 minutes.
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Sauce should have gravy-like consistency; thin with more broth if necessary.
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Adjust seasoning.
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(May be prepared to this point several hours ahead and reheated.)
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Just before serving, put butter and 1 tablespoon olive in wide skillet over medium high heat.
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When butter begins to brown, add chanterelles, season with salt and pepper, and saute for about 2 minutes, until cooked through and beginning to brown.
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Add garlic and parsley, stir to coat and cook 1 minute more.
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Add chanterelles to brown mushroom mixture and transfer to a warm serving bowl.
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Accompany with polenta or pasta if you wish.