Pommes de Terre Saute Bonne Femme (Potatoes with mushrooms)

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Peel the potatoes and cut them lengthwise into half-inch-thick slices. Stack the slices and cut them lengthwise into half-inch-thick strips. Cut the strips into half-inch cubes. There should be about four cups. Add water to cover.

2. Step 2

   Cut the mushrooms into quarters. There should be about three cups.

3. Step 3

   Drain the potatoes.

4. Step 4

   Heat the oil in a heavy skillet. When it is quite hot, add the potatoes. Cook over high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, eight to 10 minutes until lightly golden.

5. Step 5

   Add the mushrooms and continue cooking, shaking the pan and stirring over high heat, about two minutes.

6. Step 6

   Add the butter and scatter the onion over all. Add salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking about five minutes. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.