Chicken Liver Pâté

¾ pound chicken livers
1 teaspoon salt
Dash freshly ground pepper
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
3 Tablespoons grated onion
1½ Tablespoons Cognac

Simmer livers in water to cover for 20 minutes; drain. Place in food processor with blender blade. Add remaining ingredients; process until smooth, stirring occasionally. Pack into 2-cup mold and chill until firm. Unmold and serve as a spread with crackers or melba rounds. Yield: 4 servings.

NOTE: To easily unmold, dip in hot water for a few seconds.