Plummelo

Ingredients (yields Makes 8 hors d'oeuvre servings servings)

• 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/3 cup Cognac or other brandy
• 6 oz chicken livers, trimmed (3/4 cup)
• 5 large egg yolks
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter
• Several bay leaves (preferably fresh; see cooks' note, below)
• Special equipment: a 2 1/2- to 3-cup ovenproof crock or terrine
• Accompaniments: crackers or toasted baguette slices; flaky sea salt; cornichons

Cooking Instructions

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