Mushroom Pate
["1 shallot, minced", "1 (8 oz.) pkg. fresh mushrooms, finely chopped", "1/4 c. unsalted butter", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper", "1 tsp. lemon juice", "1/2 c. chopped walnuts, toasted", "2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped", "2 Tbsp. chopped walnuts, toasted"]
["In heavy skillet, saute shallot and mushrooms in butter; add pepper, salt and lemon juice.", "Cook over low heat for 20 to 25 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.", "Cool.", "Stir in 1/2 cup toasted walnuts.", "Refrigerate overnight.", "Serve in crock at room temperature with crackers.", "Garnish with parsley and walnuts. Yields 1 1/2 cups."]
["shallot", "fresh mushrooms", "unsalted butter", "salt", "cayenne pepper", "lemon juice", "walnuts", "fresh parsley", "walnuts"]