Toasted Almond And Mushroom Pate'

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup almonds, toasted
• 3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 lb fresh mushrooms, chopped
• 1/4 cup real butter, soft
• 3/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
• 1/4 cup madeira wine or 1/4 cup port wine, may need more
• 2 tablespoons butter, soft
• 3 green onions, sliced for garnishing

Recipe

• 1 grind almonds in food processor until fine, set aside.
• 2 saute' the garlic and mushrooms in the 1/4 cup butter over medium heat until liquid evaporates. add salt, thyme, pepper and 3 t. madeira or port. simmer until mushrooms are dry.
• 3 puree' mushroom mixture in food processor with the almonds. blend in the 2 t. butter. thin to desired consistency with remaining madeira or port.
• 4 turn into a serving dish. cover and chill for at least 30 minutes to blend flavors.
• 5 garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
• 6 good served with crackers, bread or raw vegies.