Maitake Mushroom Pâté

I am a winemaker and professional chef, but I cook for various mushroom events in my free time. I have been cooking dinners at the Sonoma County Mycological Association’s mushroom camp for years. At those events, I like to serve mushroom pâtés as starters, because they bring people to the table. I found a basic mushroom paté recipe online years ago, and have made countless adaptations over the years. This version is my favorite.