4 thick slices of white bread
14 tbsp unsalted butter
4 tbsp garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup red wine
1/2 cup Cognac
1 1/2 cups veal demi-glace*
2 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp tomato paste
1 1/3 cups whipping cream
20 oz cremini mushrooms, stemmed and sliced about 3/16" thick
4 filet mignons, each at least 1 1/4" thick
Salt and pepper
Chopped fresh Italian parsley, for garnish