Ingredients

1 stick unsalted butter

1 cup finely chopped onion

1 large clove garlic, minced

1/4 teaspoon thyme

1/4 teaspoon marjoram

1/4 teaspoon sage

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/8 teaspoon allspice

1 pound chicken livers, trimmed

2 tablespoons bourbon

baguette slices

orange rind

Preparation

Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over moderately low heat, then cook onion and garlic, stirring until softened, about 5 minutes. Add herbs, salt, pepper, allspice, and livers and cook, stirring, until livers are cooked outside but still pink when cut open, about 8 minutes. Stir in bourbon and remove from heat.

Puree mixture in food processor until smooth, then transfer to crock/ramekin and smooth top. Chill about 30 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap pressing wrap onto top of pate. May be refrigerated up to 2 weeks.

Serve with toasted baguette slices and orange marmalade.