Mushroom Pastries

Originally from the Goodman of Paris, this version is from The Miscellany by Cariadoc of the Bow and Elizabeth Dendermonde

Mushrooms of one night are the best, and are small and red inside, closed above; and they should be peeled, then washed in hot water and parboil; if you wish to put them in pastry add oil, cheese, and powdered spices.

Makes 1 large tart, or 8 tartlets--3 lbs mushrooms filled 24 tartlets enough stuffing left over for 2 or 3 more.

1 lb Mushrooms
9oz cheese (parmesan) (I prefer 1/2 this much--should coat shrooms without overpowering)
1 Tbsp olive oil (can be left out)

spice powder:
1 t ginger
1/4 t cinnamon
1/8t cloves
1/8 t grains of paradise
1/4 t sugar

Slice mushrooms and parboil (put into boiling water and cook two minutes); drain. Grate or chop cheese. Grind grains of paradise and mix up spices. Mix mushrooms, 2/3 of cheese, spices and oil. Put mixture into crust, put remaining cheese over. Makes scant 9" pie. Bake about 20-25 minutes at 350F.