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Ingredients
10
Time
10m
Recipe by Fran Allen
Ingredients
10
Time
10m
400 g
Chicken Livers
(approx 1.5 cups)
100 g
Salted Butter
room temp, more for garnish
3
Shallots
minced
2
Garlic Cloves
crushed
3 sprigs
Fresh Thyme
Appetizer
Holiday
5
Bay Leaves
3 Tbsp
Heavy Cream
2 Tbsp
Vermouth
(optional)
1 tsp
Kosher Salt
1/4 tsp
Black Pepper
1
In a heavy-bottomed skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Then sauté the shallots and garlic along with the bay leaves and thyme until soft and fragrant, about 4 minutes.
2
Tip in your chicken livers and cook until the livers are just slightly pink, 4–6 minutes, then add in your vermouth, if using, and your cream. Cook for another 2 minutes to remove the alcohol.
3
Season with salt and pepper, then blend the mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth.
4
Taste and adjust the seasonings, then portion the mixture into ramekins. You can pour an additional 1 Tbsp of melted butter over the top to seal the ramekins, then serve once the butter is solid. Normally cooling takes about 4 hours. Garnish with a bay leaf and enjoy!
5
Notes: Feel free to omit the alcohol and substitute 2 Tbsp of water and ½ Tbsp of balsamic vinegar, then proceed with the recipe as follows. These keep in the fridge for up to one week or in the freezer for up to three months. Remove from the freezer the day before serving and thaw in the fridge, then allow to come to room temperature before serving.
Fran Allen is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist and recipe developer with a passion for creating nourishing, approachable recipes for a variety of dietary needs. She has studied several healing modalities and dietary approaches, bringing a thoughtful and holistic perspective to her work. Fran believes wholesome food should be both delicious and accessible for everyday life. When she’s not in the kitchen, you can find Fran exploring local farmers’ markets or spending time outdoors with her children.
