Food & Cooking Recipes Appetizers Chicken Liver Pate with Golden Toast Points 2.4 (12) 2 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Servings: 6 Yield: 2 cups Chicken livers are a staple of New Orleans markets; this chicken liver pate is served with toast points, olives, and cornichons. Ingredients ½ ounce mixed dried wild mushrooms, such as porcini, shiitake, or wood ear ⅔ cup boiling water 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 pound fresh chicken livers, tough membranes removed, rinsed, and patted dry 4 sprigs thyme, leaves roughly chopped Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper ½ clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon brandy 1 slice white bread, crusts removed, diced 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice Golden Toast Points Directions Place mushrooms in a small bowl; pour the boiling water over. Cover, and let steep until mushrooms are soft, about 15 minutes. Strain through a sieve, reserving liquid. Finely chop mushrooms. Meanwhile, in a large saute pan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add half the chicken livers and half the thyme; season with salt and pepper. Saute until livers are lightly browned on the outside and light pink on the inside, 6 to 7 minutes, adding half the garlic after 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 tablespoon brandy. Transfer mixture and all juices to a large bowl. Repeat with remaining livers. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in same pan; add bread cubes and the reserved mushroom liquid, scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan. Combine with liver mixture. Working in batches if necessary, transfer to the bowl of a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Process until mixture is smooth, about 3 minutes. Add lemon juice, and adjust seasoning. Transfer to a 2-cup serving dish. Melt remaining tablespoon butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Skim off white foam from surface, and discard. Drizzle melted butter over top of pate, and place in refrigerator, covered, until butter is set, at least 1 hour. Bring to room temperature 1 hour before serving; scrape off butter, if desired, and serve. Cook's Notes Pate can be stored for up to four days in the refrigerator; the butter layer keeps it fresh. Rate it Print