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Chicken Liver Pate with Walnuts and Figs

Adults will enjoy the sophisticated flavors in this rich pate. The appetizer is fabulous to serve at a wine tasting party.—Wanda Griess, Eagle, Nebraska

18 ServingsPrep: 30 min. + standing

Ingredients

1 cup dry red wine or chicken broth
3/4 cup dried figs
1 pound chicken livers
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 small onion, sliced
1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted, divided
2 tablespoons Cognac or brandy
1/2 teaspoon salt
Thinly sliced green onions
Red leaf lettuce
1 French bread baguette (10-1/2 ounces), sliced and toasted

Directions

In a small saucepan, bring wine to a simmer. Remove from the heat;
add the figs. Let stand for several hours or overnight; drain. Cut
figs into quarters. Transfer to a small bowl; cover and refrigerate.
Line a 3-cup bowl with plastic wrap and spray with cooking spray.
In a large saucepan, combine the chicken livers, broth and onion.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or
until meat is no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Drain.

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Chicken Liver Pate with Walnuts and Figs (continued)

Directions (continued)

Transfer to a food processor; cover and process until coarsely
chopped. Add the butter, 1/4 cups walnuts, Cognac and salt. Cover
and process until smooth. Transfer to prepared bowl. Cover and
refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours.
To serve, unmold pate onto a serving platter. Press remaining walnuts
onto sides of pate. Arrange green onions and a few figs on top.
Place lettuce around pate. Sprinkle remaining figs over lettuce.
Serve with baguette slices. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 2-1/3
cups.

To Make Ahead: Pate can be made a day in advance; cover and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts: 2 tablespoons (calculated without onions and lettuce) equals 285 calories, 16 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 114 mg cholesterol, 289 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Wine: Full-Bodied Red Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied red wine such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot or Syrah.