Title: Louse ma thoom (almond pate)
 Categories: Appetizers, Lebanese, Nuts, Vegetarian
      Yield: 8 Servings
 
      1 c  Almonds, blanched & toasted
      3 ea Garlic cloves
      1 md Onion, coarsely chopped
      2 tb Olive oil
     12 oz Mushrooms, halved
    1/2 ts Salt
    1/2 ts Pepper
    1/2 ts Thyme
 
  Chop the toasted alomnds in a food processor until they resemble very
  fine breadcrumbs.
  
  In a large skillet, saute the onion & garlic in the olive oil until
  the onions are tender.  Add all the remaining ingredients. Saute for
  approximately 5 minutes. The mushrooms need to be limp.
  
  Transfer this mixture to the food processor & process with the
  almonds. Chop well until you have a thick paste.
  
  Place the pate in a shallow dish & surround with crackers, melba
  toast, pita chips or French bread slices.
  
  Mary Salloum, "A Taste of the Mediterranean: Vegetarian Style" From:
  Cooking