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     title: mushroom pate
categories: appetizer
  servings: 6

    1/4 c  unsalted butter
    1/2 lb mushroom
      2 t  garlic
    1/4 c  scallions, white part only
    1/3 c  chicken broth
    1/4 t  salt
    1/4 t  white pepper
      4 oz cream cheese
      2 t  scallion greens
      1 lb assorted savory crackers

heat 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet, over a moderate flame
add mushrooms and saute for 2-3 minutes
add the garlic and scallion whites, saute for 2 minutes
stir in the broth
simmer over a moderate flame for 4-5 minutes, until all of the liquid has
evaporated
remove from heat and allow to cool
combine cream cheese and remaining butter in a mixer bowl process until
well blended
add mushroom mixture, salt, and pepper-mix well
pour into a plastic-lined mold
cover and chill for 2-96 hours
unmold onto a serving platter
garnish with minced scallion greens
serve slightly chilled or at room temperature,  with assorted savory
crackers to the side

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