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Active time: 30 min Start to finish: 3 1/2 hr
Makes about 3 1/2 cups
INGREDIENTS
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 1/4 sticks unsalted butter, cut into1-tablespoon pieces
1 lb chicken livers, trimmed and rinsed
2 teaspoons curry powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/4 [...]
INGREDIENTS
2 cups dried red lentils , sorted and rinsed well
1 piece wakame seaweed, soaked and diced
4 cups water , spring water is best
shoyu, to taste
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 shallots , diced
2-3 garlic cloves , minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 1/2 cups walnut pieces , lightly pan roasted
1/4 cup fresh parsley , minced
umeboshi vinegar, to taste
balsamic vinegar, to taste
DIRECTIONS
Place lentils, wakame, and water in a heavy pot over medium heat.Bring to a boil.Boil, uncovered, 10 minutes.Reduce heat, cover and [...]
INGREDIENTS
1/3 cup toasted almonds , chopped
4 slices bacon , crisped and crumbled
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese , grated
1 1/2 tablespoons onions , chopped
DIRECTIONS
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Serve with your favorite crackers.
INGREDIENTS
300 g smoked salmon
125 g unsalted butter
1 small onion , finely chopped
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon French mustard
2 tablespoons cream
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon capers , drained and chopped
DIRECTIONS
Process all ingredients until smooth using the stop-start-stop blend method.
Spoon into serving dish.
Smooth top with knife.
Cover.
Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
INGREDIENTS
1/3 cup smoked catfish, flaked
1 (8ounce)package cream cheese , softened
1/2 cup butter or margarine , softened
2 tablespoons red wine
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 garlic clove , crushed
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
toast, fingersorassorted assorted crackers
lemon wedges
DIRECTIONS
Combine all ingredients except toast and lemon wedges in a processor bowl; process until ingredients are mixed well.
Chill in molds or crocks. Serve on toast fingers or crackers; squeeze lemon wedges over pate.