Recipes

[DiAnne]

I just finished making a batch of this for a dinner party I am having and thought I would share. If you like mushrooms you will love this!

4 T unsalted butter
2 large clove garlic, minced
2 large shallots, finely chopped
1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, cleaned, stemmed and diced
2 T tamari or soy sauce
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 T chopped chives
Hot red-pepper sauce to taste

Melt butter in large pan over medium heat. Add garlic and shallots. Saute stirring 2-3 minutes. Add shiitakes and saute stirring often until tender, about 10 minutes.

Stir in tamari or soy sauce and cook until evaporated (about 1 minute). Remove from heat and cool.

Scrape shiitakes into bowl. Add the cream cheese and mix until evenly distributed (wooden spoon works well). Mix in chives. Season with hot sauce if desired. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until needed. Return to room temperature and serve with crackers.