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ComtesseDeSpair · 28/02/2022 17:18

A friend does a good version with a mix of caremelized red onions, wilted spinach and blue cheese. It doesn’t give quite the “right” texture as mushroom duxelles, but it is tasty.

AdaColeman · 28/02/2022 17:34

I think a mix of red and green peppers and leeks, all softened in butter or olive oil would work well.
Or another idea is slivers of fennel, chopped sun-dried tomatoes and finely diced aubergine. All softened in butter or olive oil, I'd also add garlic to both of those mixtures.
I know it's classic to use a smooth paté, but personally I prefer to use a more chunky country style paté.

EdwinsActsOfKindness · 28/02/2022 17:41

PsychoSyd · 28/02/2022 18:05

Chestnuts would be good.

Beneficentbovine88 · 28/02/2022 18:08

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TheNinjaWife · 28/02/2022 18:17

I’d use aubergine. Chopped up with the onion it would have a similar appearance and texture.

WhiteXmas21 · 28/02/2022 18:25

Liver pate - M&S used to do a really smooth one. Mix it with a couple tablespoons of sherry or brandy and spread over

Susu49 · 28/02/2022 18:51

Some great ideas, thank you!

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bellsbuss · 28/02/2022 19:04

I use pate

Susu49 · 28/02/2022 19:07

@bellsbuss any sort of pate in particular?

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harriethoyle · 28/02/2022 19:12

Following: I loathe mushrooms and love beef Wellington!

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