Babbie's Mushroom Pate

Bobbie’s Mushroom Pate (Faux Chopped Liver)

Time: 1 Hour Active time, Plus at least 1 Hour Fridge Time

My Grandmother (Bobbie) is one of the best home cooks of all time. Watching her cook and eating her food has taught me some of the most important lessons about making simple food with love and care. She also has graciously instructed me how to cook several recipes that she has been making for decades! It is quite difficult to write these recipes down, as amounts are often described as a bit of this, or a handful of that. I have tried my best to approximate amounts and clarify directions.

This particular recipe is a family favorite at parties, perfect to spread liberally on a piece of crusty bread or a cracker. Remarkably, this combination of ingredients creates a texture and flavor that is incredibly close to real chopped liver. Nevertheless, I wouldn’t augment the ingredients with fancy additions, although it sounds good to substitute with crimini mushrooms and fresh sage, it actually ruins the simple charm of the dish.

Mushroom Pate

2 Yellow Onions Diced

1 White Onion Diced

2 cups sliced white mushrooms

Quarter cup of ground walnuts

olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste

Saute the onions and mushrooms in a large lightly oiled skillet over medium heat. Cook until the onions get translucent but not caramelized (usually 30 minutes or so). Season lightly with salt, pepper, and garlic. Transfer to a bowl and let sit for another 30-45 minutes, or put in the fridge for 20 minutes.

Pour the mushroom and onion mixture into a food processor and pulse until it is coarsely chopped. Mix in the walnuts. Serve room temperature or cold. It is best to make this a day ahead, as the ingredients meld together wonderfully after a day of rest.

Enjoy this one folks, it is one of the most special recipes I know. Serve at party with family and friends....have great conversations with those close to you and most of all, don’t stop stuffing your face with the best hors d’oeuvres of all time created by the strongest, warmest and sweetest grandmother of all time.