Hazelnut & Sage Pate

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degree F
2. 2
   Place hazelnuts and sesame seeds on 2 seperate baking trays and lightly roast in oven 5-10 minutes; when hazelnuts are cool, rub off the skins.
3. 3
   In a food processor, grind nuts and seeds together until they resemble fine crumbs (if you prefer a coarse pate, grind half nuts and seeds fine and grind the other half coarsely).
4. 4
   In a large bowl beat together the cream cheese, garlic, salt, pepper, sage and oil.
5. 5
   Add nut and seed mixture, combining well.
6. 6
   Add the milk to get a moist consistency (the mixture should be fairly wet because the nuts will absorb some liquid).
7. 7
   Place mixture in ramekins or other desired mold and chill until set.
8. 8
   Serve chilled in ramekins or with small individual salads with toast.