Double Quick Mushroom Pate

prep time:: 20 minutes
cook time:: 15 minutes
total time:: 35 minutes

Sufficient for 18 as a dip or light starter

Superb, very easy paté or dip - never any left overs of this one!

ingredients

250 gms brown/button mushrooms
250 gms cream cheese
60 gms butter, diced
2 Tbsp soy sauce
2 Tbsp sweet Sherry
1 large clove garlic
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 large sprig Rosemary
chopped parsley to garnish

directions

Place all ingredients, except cottage cheese and parsley, in a pan and bring to a slow simmer. Uncover and cook, stirring, for about two minutes or until the onion and mushrooms are soft and mixture almost dry. Remove from heat, discard rosemary sprig and allow mixture to cool. Stir in cottage cheese, turn into a pottery serving dish, cover and refrigerate, preferably overnight. The colour is a bit muddy and boring so perk up the dish with a liberal sprinkle of parsley and/or finely diced red pepper.