Orange Liqueur Liver Pate

Ingredients

Method

Heat one tablespoon of oil in a large fry pan and cook onion and garlic gently for 5 minutes or until softened. Remove and set aside
Wipe the pan clean; add another tablespoon of oil, chicken livers and thyme and cook for 5-7 minutes or until just cooked through. Add liqueur and rind and cook for a further minute. Cool slightly
Transfer the mixture to a food processor; add onions and PHILLY and process until smooth. Season to taste. Transfer to serving bowl, cover and refrigerate until firm
Serve with the Cheese and Cornmeal Biscuits

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Makes: 2 1/2 cups. Make a day or two ahead to allow time for flavours to develop.

Cheese & Cornmeal Biscuits

Ingredients

Method

Combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, cayenne, nutmeg and butter in a food processor and process until mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Add the cheese and pulse until combined.
With the machine running, add the milk and process until the mixture forms a ball
Shape the dough into a log, 16cm long and 5cm across. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.
Slice the log into 7-8mm thick slices and place on a greased baking tray. Bake in a moderate 180°C oven for 10 minutes or until golden brown and firm in the centre. Cool on a wire rack.
Serve with homemade pâté or good cheese.

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