What to cook pate for the dinner table: step by step recipes (+ bonus video)

Pâté can be served as a main course or an appetizer at the dinner table. It pleases with a gentle velvety look and a special taste. And you can cook it not only from offal. We at joy-pup offer some simple step-by-step pate recipes.

Watch the bonus video on how to make liver pate

Classic goose pate

Try the goose meat pate. It will turn out moderately fatty, so it will be ideal for spreading on bread.

Ingredients:

• 500 g goose fillet
• 100 g pork fat
• 1 onion, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 50 ml cognac
• 2 eggs
• 100 ml cream
• Salt and pepper to taste
• A pinch of nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons of oil for frying

Step by step preparation:

• Heat a skillet over medium heat and add oil. Fry the onion and garlic until golden brown.
• Add the goose fillet and lard to the skillet. Fry them until golden brown.
• Add cognac and set it on fire to evaporate the alcohol. Remember to be safe and careful when working with fire.
• Transfer the mixture from the skillet to a food processor or blender. Add eggs, cream, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Mix until a smooth mass is obtained.
• Pour the mixture into a baking dish and bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 45-60 minutes, or until the pâté is golden on top.
• Leave the pâté to cool before serving. Serve with toast or fresh bread.

Vegetarian mushroom pate

Pate can be prepared from a variety of ingredients. And it doesn’t have to be meat. We offer delicious vegetarian meals.

Ingredients:

• 500 g fresh mushrooms (champignons, chanterelles or other mushrooms of your choice)
• 1 onion, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 50 g nuts (walnuts, almonds or other of your choice)
• 2 eggs
• 50 ml cream or vegetable cream cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh herbs for garnish

Step by step preparation:

• Prepare the mushrooms by removing the dirt and cut them into thin slices.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
• Add the mushrooms to the pan and sauté them until soft and golden brown.
• In a food processor or blender, grind the nuts until crumbly.
• Add the sauteed mushrooms, eggs, cream or vegetable cream cheese, salt and pepper to the nut processor. Mix until a smooth mass is obtained.
• Pour the mixture into a baking dish and bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 30-40 minutes, or until the pâté is golden on top.
• Serve the pâté garnished with fresh herbs on toast or fresh bread.

Red salmon pate

An excellent option for a dinner table would be a fish pate. It is very easy to prepare it.

Ingredients:

• 200 g smoked salmon
• 100 g cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons cream
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
• 1 tablespoon minced red onion
• Salt and pepper to taste

Step by step preparation:

• Grind the smoked salmon in a food processor or blender.
• In a large bowl, combine smoked salmon, cream cheese, cream, lemon juice, dill and red onion.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir so that all ingredients are well combined.
• Transfer the mixture to a baking dish or small molds.
• Chill in the refrigerator for several hours or until the pâté is set.
• Serve the pâté with toast or crackers.

To be continued…