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Wild Mushroom Pate




Source of Recipe


Martha Stewart






Recipe Introduction


The pate, which should be chilled for at least eight hours, may be made up to one day ahead. Serve with toast-points made from thin-sliced white sandwich bread; remove crusts, and toast until just golden.





List of Ingredients



• 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped, plus more for garnish
  
• 6 T unsalted butter
  
• 2 1/2 lbs assorted mushrooms, such as cremini, shiitake, portobello, and white button, cleaned and chopped into medium pieces, plus 14 to 16 small mushrooms, halved, for garnish
  
• 6 scallions, white and pale green parts, finely chopped
  
• 1 1/2 T fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped, plus more for garnish
  
• 1 1/2 tsp salt, plus for more to taste
  
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
  
• 1/3 cup dry sherry
  
• juice of 1 lemon
  
• 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, finely chopped
  
• dash of Tabasco sauce
  
• 1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, room temperature
  






Instructions



1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread walnuts on a baking pan. Bake until fragrant, about 7 minutes. Transfer walnuts to a bowl; set aside to cool.
   
2. In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, melt 4 T butter, and cook the chopped mushrooms and scallions, stirring occasionally, until liquid has been released and then skillet becomes almost dry,about 20 minutes. Stir in thyme, salt, and pepper; cook 2 more minutes. Add sherry, and cook until skillet is almost dry, 4 minutes. Stir in lemon juice. Remove from heat, and let cool.
   
3. In a large bowl, combine the mushroom mixture with the reserved toasted walnuts, parsley, Tabasco sauce, and cream cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
   
4. Line a 12 1/2 x 4 x 3-inch terrine (or use any 6-cup mold) with plastic wrap, allowing for a 4" overhang on all sides. Spoon the mushroom mixture into the terrine. Firmly press down all over terrine with your hands, spreading mixture as evenly as possible. Cover the mold with the overhanging plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours or overnight.
   
5. Just before serving, melt the remaining 2 T butter in a medium skillet, and cook the halved mushrooms just until tender, about 5 minutes. Season mushrooms with salt and pepper. Unwrap the chilled terrine, and invert it onto a large serving platter. Use a warm, wet towel on top of the mold, if necessary, to help loosen the terrine. Garnish the serving platter with the cooked mushrooms halves, remaining walnuts, and thyme leaves. Serve.
   






Final Comments


Serves 1 to 2 dozen as an appetizer.