Pate recipes

[soccermom13]

I need a good recipe for pate made with chicken livers. Can anyone recommend a recipe?

Thanks.

[quazi]

I've used this recipe several times. Tastes wonderful. personally I like more pepper and brandy but it is a good base to riff upon

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/30/din...

[soccermom13]

Oh my goodness, I am smacking myself on the side of the head and saying "DUH!" How did I not remember that pate tastes as good as it does because of all the fat in in? I need to boost my iron intake but I certainly don't need to boost my fat intake. I'm going to try the Russ and Daughters version because it has the least amount of fat. HillJ---do you really use veg shortening when you make this?

Thanks, everyone. I really appreciate your responses.

[HillJ]

Hi, yes I've sub'd the 2T of veg oil when rendered chicken fat wasn't avail to me. It's a small amt. and like you I watch my full fat intake.

[soccermom13]

Thanks, HillJ.

[shallots]

A good friend had decided to try making pates at home with the thought of starting a business.

One month later, she and her husband found that they had eaten very, very well and she had gained ten pounds and he had gained fifteen.

[HillJ]

http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/ch...

I have not made this myself but enjoyed this version of pate it at a dinner party. If you like pistachios and are open to a pate that is not as smooth in texture, this is another option.

Enjoy & good luck, soccermom13

[chefj]

Here is a classic french style Terrine de Foies de Volaille from Jacques Pépin courtesy of Food & Wine http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/ch... Simple easy and very good. I add a little Quatre épices or ground Clove as well. But additions are almost limitless.

[HillJ]

http://www.russanddaughters.com/event...

My best recommendation for chopped chicken liver (pate).