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- 2 oz rye whiskey
- 1/2 oz sweet vermouth
- 2-3 dashes Angostura bitters
- Maraschino cherries for garnish (I’ve used my own version which are a combination of sour cherries and Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur)
- 3 Tbsp butter
- 12-16 oz sliced mushrooms
- 4 stalks green onion, sliced
- 2-3 cloves garlic
- 4 Tbsp Medium Dry or Dry Sherry
- 6 ounces cream cheese
- 1tsp fresh thyme or rosemary
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Parsley for garnish
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 741g | |
| Calories 1172 | |
| Calories from Fat 828 | 71% |
| Total Fat 94.27g | 118% |
| Saturated Fat 54.88g | 220% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 279mg | 93% |
| Sodium 824mg | 34% |
| Potassium 1678mg | 48% |
| Total Carbs 29.96g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.7g | 19% |
| Sugars 16.02g | 11% |
| Protein 23.91g | 38% |
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