Quick Mushroom Pate

• 3/4 lb. fresh mushrooms
• 1/2 sm. onion
• Garlic
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 tbsp. brandy
• 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
• Salt and pepper
• 1 tsp. dried tarragon, crushed
• 8 oz. cream cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• Pickled sweet pimento

1. Chop mushrooms in blender or food processor.
2. In large skillet melt butter; stir in chopped vegetables, brandy, and lemon juice.
3. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring often.
4. Remove from heat; season with salt and pepper to taste, and add tarragon.
5. Cut cream cheese into cubes and combine with parsley in food processor or blender.
6. Add mushrooms and process 10 minutes or until smooth.
7. Remove to crocks and chill.
8. This pate freezes well.
9. Garnish with pimento strips.

fresh mushrooms, onion, garlic, butter, brandy, lemon juice, salt, tarragon, cream cheese, fresh parsley, sweet pimento

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/3733 (may not work)