Almond Mushroom Pate Recipe

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   In food processor with metal blade, process onion and garlic with on-off bursts till coarsely minced; set aside.

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   Process mushrooms with on-off bursts till coarsely minced.

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   Heat butter in medium skillet; add in onion, garlic, mushrooms, salt, tarragon, and pepper.

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   Cook, stirring occasionally, till most liquid has evaporated.

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   Reserve 2/3 c. almonds for garnish.

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   Process remaining almonds till coarsely minced.

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   Reserve 2 Tbsp..

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   Process remaining almonds to create a paste.

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   Add in mushroom mix, sherry and cream; process till smooth.

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    Add in reserved 2 Tbsp.

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    minced almonds; process with on-off bursts.

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    Cover and chill.

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    Mound pate on serving plate.

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    Garnish with reserved 2/3 c. almonds.

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    [Press whole almonds onto surface of mound so which they are in a vertical position.

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    Mound surface should be more or possibly less entirely covered with upright almonds.]

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    NOTES : A friend brought these to a shower which was held at my house.

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    The presentation leaves a little to be desired but they are great.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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