Prunes Stuffed With Chicken Liver Pate And Wrapped With Bacon Food

BACON-WRAPPED STUFFED FIGS

Steps:

• Position an oven rack in the center of the oven, and preheat the broiler. Slice the figs about 3/4 of the way down the center lengthwise, and open each like a book; set aside.
• Combine the goat cheese, pesto, lemon juice and zest and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl with a rubber spatula. Fill each fig with about 1 teaspoon of the cheese-pesto mixture.
• Wrap each stuffed fig with a slice of bacon, and secure with a toothpick. Put the figs, seam-side down, on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Broil, turning once, until the bacon is cooked through and crispy, about 4 to 5 minutes per side.

CHICKEN WITH PRUNES AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Combine the oil, vinegar, prunes, capers, oregano, olives, garlic, bay leaves, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large shallow baking dish. Add the chicken and turn to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate at least 1 hour or overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Using a slotted spoon, remove the chicken from the marinade to a plate. Pour the marinade into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Arrange the chicken on top, skin-side up. Sprinkle the brown sugar over the chicken breasts and pour the white wine around them.
• Bake, basting three or four times with the pan juices, until the chicken is crispy on top and cooked through, 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes.
• Transfer the chicken, prunes, olives and capers to a serving platter. Moisten with a few spoonfuls of the pan juices and sprinkle generously with the parsley. Pour the remaining pan juices into a sauceboat and pass with the chicken.

BACON WRAPPED CHICKEN LIVERS

Steps:

• Cut bacon strips in half.
• Wash and pat dry livers.
• Sprinkle livers with garlic salt if using.
• Wrap each liver in a halved slice of bacon and secure witha toothpick.
• Repeat.
• Set oven on broil.
• Place Livers on a baking rack or sheet and broil 6-8 minutes on each side.
• Remove and serve hot with warm honey as a dipping option.

BACON & CHICKEN LIVER PATE

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large pan.
• Add the bacon, garlic and onion and cook gently for 3 minutes.
• Stir in the chicken livers and cook for 5 minutes.
• Season liberally with salt and pepper.
• Stir in the herbs and mushrooms.
• Add the sherry and cook until the liquid has evaporated.
• Cool, then work in an electric blender until smooth.
• Stir in the cream and lemon juice.
• Spoon into a greased ovenproof dish.
• Cover with a lid and stand in a roasting pan, containing water to a depth of 2½cm.
• Bake in a preheated cool oven 150°C, 300°F, Gas Mark 2 for 2 to 2½ hours until cooked through.
• Allow to cool.
• Cover and chill until required.