Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 500 g chicken livers, trimmed Whole Foods 1 lb For $3.99 thru 02/09
  • 2 tablespoons thyme leaves
  • 1/3 cup brandy
  • 250 g PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • crusty bread, to serve
  • pickled onions, to serve

Method

  • HEAT half the oil in a large frypan and saute onion and garlic gently for 5 minutes or until softened.
  • Remove and set aside.
  • HEAT the remaining oil and saute chicken livers and thyme for 57 minutes or until just cooked through.
  • Pour in brandy and cook for a further minute.
  • Cool slightly.
  • COMBINE the mixture with the onions and PHILLY, then blend or process until smooth.
  • Season, then transfer to a serving bowl, cover and refrigerate until firm.
  • Serve with crusty bread and pickled onions.
  • HANDY TIP: Make a day ahead to allow time for flavours to develop.