Ingredients
1 cup butter
1 small onion -- chopped
1 clove garlic -- minced
1/4 cup diced celery
1 lb chicken livers
1/2 tsp salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
2 tbsp cognac
Directions
Melt 1/4 cup butter in a skillet. Saute onions, garlic, and celery
until just soft. Add livers and cook until done. Drain liquid and
cool. In a blender or food processor, puree liver mixture. Add
seasonings and remaining butter. Process until well combined. Pack
into 1-1/2 pint terrine and chill thoroughly.
Recipe By : Elizabeth Powell
From: Date: 05/28
Servings: 24 servings
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Categories: Chicken; Meat; Poultry
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