Guinness And Stilton Pate Food

BLUE CHEESE PâTé

Steps:

• Beat the soft cheese with the cream and wine until smooth (I used the metal blade of a food processor).
• Add the rest of the ingredients, blend again and season to taste with nutmeg, salt and pepper.
• Fill small receptacles (teacups, egg cups, ramekins, etc.) tightly with the mixture, right to the top, and smooth with the flat side of a knife.
• Chill for at least two hours until the mixture is firm (but not hard) and the flavours have fully developed - it is better if left overnight.

GUINNESS AND STILTON PATE

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a saucepan and gently sweat the shallot and garlic until soft.
• Remove from heat and allow to cool.
• When cool, add the Guinness and stir gently for 3 minutes.
• Add the remaining ingredients and stir well. Transfer to a blender and process until.
• the mixture has bound.
• Check the seasoning.
• Divide between individual ramekins and.
• refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

STILTON, PORT AND WALNUT PATE

Steps:

• Place the cheese, butter, and port in a food processor and process until the mixture is smooth.
• Transfer the cheese mixture to a mixing bowl, add the walnuts and mix thoroughly.
• Transfer the pate to a serving bowl/dish, cover with clingfilm and chill until ready to serve.
• As this can be made up to 3 weeks in advance.

PORT AND STILTON PATE

Steps:

• Melt the butter to sweat the onions until they are soft. Add the port. Simmer for about three minutes. Remove from heat.
• Add the rest and stir makings sure it is well blended.
• Place in blender and process until sticks together. Check your seasonings [don't do this after you are finished.] Adjust if needed.
• Place in individual servers if desired. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Serve with melba toast or crackers.
• Note Crusted port is Vegetarian Friendly. If not seeking that alternative, use regular port.
• servings is a guess. Who counts?

POTTED STILTON

Steps:

• Put the stilton, 100g of the butter and sherry in a bowl. Season with a few grinds of black pepper, then mash together well with a fork until smooth. Spoon the mixture into a large, sterilised ramekin or ceramic pot.
• Melt the remaining butter in a small pan. Spoon over the cheese mixture, making sure it's completely sealed. Top with a few green peppercorns and chill for a minimum of 2 hrs, or for up to 2 months.