Mushroom & Goats Cheese Parcel

For the mushroom parcel, heat the oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and fry the onion and garlic for 10-15 minutes, or until softened and caramelised. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Heat the butter in the same pan used to cook the onions until foaming. Fry the chestnut and wild mushrooms for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through. Drain the mushrooms well and set aside to cool.

Mix the cooked onions, mushrooms and spinach together in a bowl until the spinach has wilted. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Place a piece of cheese into the middle of each piece of puff pastry, top with a spoonful of the mushroom mixture and roll up into parcels. Place the parcels onto a greased baking tray, brush with the beaten egg and sprinkle over the poppy seeds. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden-brown.

Meanwhile, for the brandy and peppercorn sauce, simmer the brandy in a saucepan over a medium heat until one tablespoon of liquid remains. Stir in the double cream and peppercorns and cook for a further 4-5 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened slightly.

To serve, place a parcel onto each of six serving plate and spoon over some of the sauce.