Chicken Liver Mousse

Directions

1. 1
   In a large saucepan or cooking pot, add water and bring to boil.
2. 2
   Add black peppercorns, celery, and bay leaves.
3. 3
   Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. 4
   Add chicken livers and cook gently for another 10 minutes.
5. 5
   Drain, remove livers and set aside.
6. 6
   In a small saucepan, heat butter, add onion and garlic and cook until onion is translucent, about 4 minutes.
7. 7
   Transfer onion/garlic to a food processor.
8. 8
   Add chicken, cognac, salt, thyme, allspice and four teaspoons of green peppercorns.
9. 9
   Process until smooth.
10. 10
    Pour in whipping cream, process until incorporated and transfer to a mixing bowl.
11. 11
    Stir in remaining 1 teaspoon of green peppercorns.
12. 12
    Mold into small ramekins and refrigerate.
13. 13
    Unmold before serving.
14. 14
    Serve with toast points or crackers of your choice.