Jul 13 2026

Foie Gras Mousse Recipe

Time3h
Serves6

all the flavors of clam chowder brown bread, golden raisin, pear chutney, granola

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Ingredients

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Foie Gras Mousse

Clam Chowder Components

Brown Bread

Pear Chutney

Granola

Method

Foie Gras Mousse

  1. 1

    Prepare the Foie Gras

    In a large bowl, soak the foie gras in cognac for 1 hour. Remove and drain excess liquid.

  2. 2

    Blend the Mousse

    In a food processor, combine the foie gras, butter, shallots, salt, and white pepper. Blend until smooth.

  3. 3

    Add Cream

    Slowly add the heavy cream while blending until the mixture is light and airy. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

  4. 4

    Chill

    Transfer the mousse to a serving dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.

Clam Chowder Components

  1. 5

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, and potatoes, and sauté until softened.

  2. 6

    Add Broth and Clams

    Pour in the broth, add the diced clams, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

  3. 7

    Stir in Cream

    After 20 minutes of simmering, stir in the heavy cream and cook for another 10 minutes.

  4. 8

    Remove Bay Leaf

    Remove the bay leaf. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Brown Bread

  1. 9

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

  2. 10

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.

  3. 11

    Add Buttermilk

    Pour in the buttermilk and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

  4. 12

    Bake

    Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

  5. 13

    Cool

    Let the bread cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.

Pear Chutney

  1. 14

    Cook Pears

    In a saucepan, combine the diced pears, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ginger, cinnamon, and salt.

  2. 15

    Simmer

    Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes or until thickened.

  3. 16

    Cool

    Remove from heat and let cool before serving. Blend if a smoother texture is desired.

Granola

  1. 17

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F).

  2. 18

    Mix Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine rolled oats, honey, nuts, dried fruits, cinnamon, and salt.

  3. 19

    Bake Granola

    Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through.

  4. 20

    Cool and Store

    Let the granola cool completely before storing it in an airtight container.