1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms*
1 cup boiling water
4 garlic cloves, peeled
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 14- to 16-pound turkey, rinsed, patted dry inside and out; neck, heart, and gizzard reserved for Shortcut Turkey Stock
10 fresh Italian parsley sprigs
6 fresh rosemary sprigs
6 fresh thyme sprigs
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups Shortcut Turkey Stock
or water
1 pound crimini mushrooms, sliced
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped shallot
1 cup dry white wine
2 cups Shortcut Turkey Stock
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons water
5 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint