Mushroom Hazelnut Pate Recipes

MUSHROOMS WITH PASTA AND HAZELNUT OIL

Steps:

• Cook the linguine; while it is cooking, make the mushroom topping.
• Heat butter in a large skillet. Add the mushrooms and saute for a moment, Add a cover and a tad of water and simmer for 5 minutes or until tender. Remove the cover and evaporate the liquid. Add the garlic and saute just until aromatic. Remove mushrooms from the heat and season well to taste with salt and pepper.
• When the pasta is done, return it to the cooking pot and toss with mushrooms, hazelnut oil and parsley; keep on tossing until well combined and transfer to 2 heated pasta bowls. Garnish with hazelnuts and dinner is done. Accompany with steamed vegetable salad.

MUSHROOM-WALNUT PATE

Steps:

• Heat oil over medium heat and saute onions and mushrooms for 2 minutes.
• Add water, cover pan, and cook for 8 minutes over medium heat.
• There should be a small amount of water left in the pan at this time.
• Meanwhile, chop walnuts in food processor.
• Add the mushroom mixture to the walnuts in the food processor and process until smooth.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.

EXOTIC MUSHROOM AND WALNUT PATE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread walnuts in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Toast for 10 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly browned.
• In a large saute pan, cook shallots in butter over medium heat until translucent. Then add chopped mushrooms, garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until most of the liquid has evaporated.
• Process toasted walnuts and olive oil in a blender or food processor until mixture forms a thick paste. Spoon in the cooked mushroom mixture, and process to desired texture.
• Pack mixture into well-oiled ramekins or bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.