Pate...

[ummmm]

Does anyone make their own?

How does it compare to shop bought?

[ummmm]

Oh, I have chicken livers.

[jackthehat]

I do.
My family insist on it when we have get-togethers. :o)

[coccinelle]

I don't make paté but know many people who do. You use a lot more meat and less fat than the shop bought ones and you can add things like brandy etc. All in all they have more taste.

[Bbbananas]

Are you talking about wigs for bald men?

[Bbbananas]

sorry, gone off on a silly tangent.
I do that in food.... ;-)

No, I love pate but have never made it myself.

[AB Editor]

Top tips Jack?

[Bbbananas]

Or top wigs.....?

[jackthehat]

Chicken Livers
Garlic
Onion
Paprika
Brandy
S+P
Butter
Bay Leaf

Fry Chicken livers in a little oil together with the onion and garlic.
Put in blender - add Paprika, Brandy and seasoning.
Whizz to smooth consistency.
Spoon into ramekins.
Pour over melted butter to seal and decorate with bay leaf.

[ummmm]

C'mon Jack...

I rarely see chicken livers in the supermarket but spotted some today. 98p...not bad :-)

[woofgang]

usually in the freezer.....cheap as chips

[ummmm]

And I can treat myself to a brandy shandy after :-)

Cheers Jack. I will attempt that tomorrow. I have all the ingredients except brandy....

[ummmm]

I never thought of looking in the freezer section...

[jackthehat]

More info, I think.......

Chicken Livers - remove any stringy bits.
Garlic - crushed
Onion - Finely chopped
Paprika - to taste
Brandy - a good glug
S+P
Butter
Bay Leaf

I do it 'by eye', in the main and then adjust 'to taste'......

[Bbbananas]

Pate also meaning the top of the head that is bald.

Just in case anyone thinks I've gone bonkers or been swigging the gin from my hip flask....

[ummmm]

Some of them I read used mustard powder. Have you ever tried it with that?

[AB Editor]

Sounds good. Will experiment tonight and report back.

[ummmm]

Lol Salla.

Wondered what you were on about. Just put it down to you having a little 'moment'

[Bbbananas]

I have many little moments ummmm. But sometimes, surprisingly, if you analyse the crap, I can make a modicum of sense x

[jackthehat]

No..............but I can see that it would be an 'acceptable' ingredient.

I may just try that next time. :o)

[ummmm]

I'll do mine tomorrow :-)

I've already bought him some ribs for todays starter.

Well, it's not actually a started as such....it's just a snack to stop them asking me when dinner will be ready.