innkeeper's ham slices in cream sauce recipe. help!

[Innkeeper]

SAUTEED HAM SLICES IN CREAM SAUCE:

1 Large ½” thick slice of leftover or fresh smoked ham trimmed of all rind, fat, gristle, etc, and cut in two or more pieces.
1 tbl Butter
1 splash Olive oil
1 Shallot, scallion, or small white onion minced
1 tbl Cognac (or brandy)
3 tbl Red wine
2/3 C + 2 tsp Heavy cream
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp Tomato paste (easiest from tube)
Few grindings from peppermill

In a medium skillet sauté the ham pieces in butter and oil till brown. Reserve on plate or platter in warm oven or warmer. Add onion to pan and cook two minutes. Add brandy and wine and cook down into a syrup. Mix 2 teaspoons of cream with mustard and tomato paste with a saucier or whisk, and add 2/3 cup cream. Add cream mixture to skillet with pepper and simmer slowly for ten minutes. Sauce should be slightly thick. Return ham pieces to pan, and nap with sauce. Serve either over a bed of spinach or on a plate with green beans.