Mom'S Pate
["1 chopped medium onion", "1 chopped garlic clove", "1 lb. butter", "2 lb. chicken livers", "1/4 c. brandy", "1 pt. whipping cream", "salt and white pepper", "1/2 pureed truffle (optional)", "1/2 tsp. thyme", "1/4 tsp. cinnamon"]
["Saute onion and garlic in 1/2 pound butter until softened. Add livers and saute until lightly browned but still rare.", "Blend in batches (1/3 at a time).", "Add remaining 1/2 pound melted butter, brandy, whipping cream, salt and pepper.", "Strain through a fine sieve.", "Add pureed truffle, if desired.", "Pour into 1 1/2-quart terrine.", "Chill. Serve with crackers or French bread."]
["onion", "garlic", "butter", "chicken livers", "brandy", "whipping cream", "salt", "truffle", "thyme", "cinnamon"]