Colorado pate

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
Jim Vorheis
¼poundsButter
1poundsChicken livers
1mediumOnion, chopped
3Shallots, chopped
½teaspoonThyme
½teaspoonRosemary
1Bay leaf
12largesFresh mushrooms, chopped
¼cupBrandy
½teaspoonSalt
teaspoonPepper

Directions

In a large skillet, melt the butter. Add chicken livers, onion and shallots. Stir over medium heat about 10 minutes. Add spices and mushrooms. Stir frequently while cooking for 5 minutes. Discard bay leaf and pour mixture into blender. Pour in brandy, salt and pepper.

Blend 2 minutes, then pour into a 2 cup souffle dish. Chill. Garnish with parsley. Serve with melba toast rounds.

Colorado Cache Cookbook (1978) From the collection of Jim Vorheis