Creating unique and yummy party food doesn't have to be a drag; Turkey Pâté can be an easy yet paw-fect recipe to impress your guests. It's also a fantastic recipe for transforming leftovers from your latest roast into something new and fresh. Whether it's seasonal leftovers from Christmas or Easter, or just a usual Sunday, this turkey delight is a must-make. 

At Tilly and Ted, we think your pet deserves a seat at the table, and as such, all our pet foods are designed after dishes you could enjoy alongside your furry friend. They're so tantalisingly tasty, that you could (almost) eat them too. Although we wouldn’t recommend eating your cat’s food at the best of times, there’s nothing to make your pet feel part of the family than sharing a meal all together. Take a look at the mouth-watering recipe below for a zingy and creamy Turkey Pâté: best enjoyed alongside your kittycat pal whilst they tuck into our new Turkey Pâté cat recipe, designed with their enjoyment and health at its core. 

Sounds cluckin' delicious!

The Story Behind Poultry Pâté

The humble pâté is a recipe featured at parties, events, and high class functions all over the world, but has been enjoyed for centuries. Going all the way back to Ancient Greece, the creamy dish originates from the preparation and enjoyment of fatty poultry livers ground into a smooth consistency. This was then enjoyed throughout Europe in the Middle Ages as an economical way of using animal meat, before it was dubbed 'pâté' by the French, roughly meaning paste or mixture. This was then refined into a fanciful dish, as a way of exploring complex flavours and meats. Today, the pâté is still a beautiful centre piece for any event, as well as being a very popular meal for pets alike. Our stance has always been that our pets should eat as well as we do, and the pâté more than encompasses this ethos, allowing our four-legged friends to enjoy flavourful meats in a palatable form. To serve up this show-stopping dish whilst your kittycat enjoys a hearty portion of our Turkey Pâté with Chicken and Squash, read on for our easy to follow recipe. 

For our Turkey Pâté recipe, we wanted your special feline to enjoy the best of the best, so chose to combine turkey, chicken, and squash for this recipe. These superfoods are packed with many Amino Acids and Omegas, for easy digestion and that energising zing (psst...check out our recent post on our top 10 kitty superfoods, for more information on the health benefits of our meals).

This (human) recipe below is packed with essential vitamins and a tasty kick - hopefully leaving you with shiny fur and a happy tummy, just like your cat.

Ingredients 

75g butter

1 large onion, chopped

Half a small squash, roughly peeled and chopped

200g cold cooked turkey, roughly chopped

200g cold cooked chicken, roughly chopped

60ml single cream

60ml dry sherry

2 tbsp flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped

Salt and pepper

Instructions

1) Set your oven to 180C fan.

2) Spread the squash onto a large baking tray.

3) Drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

4) Bake for 40 minutes in your preheated oven, tossing half way.

6) When the squash is almost done baking, heat a frying pan to medium heat. 

7) Add the butter and onion when hot, stir well, then cover and cook gently for 10 minutes until the onion is soft.

8) Remove from the heat and add to a food processor along with the turkey, chicken, and roasted squash. Blitz to a chunky purée before adding the cream and sherry, and blitzing once more until nearly smooth.

9) Season to taste with salt and pepper, then add the parsley and blitz util smooth.

10) Spoon the pâté into a large serving dish or individual dishes. Cover with cling film, and chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours.

Now your treat is ready to eat! We recommend serving this yummy turkey recipe with crackers or crusty bread for maximum tastiness. If you've enjoyed this paw-fect poultry meal, try one of our other recipes matched to our paw-some pet meals, such as our fabulous Salmon Traybake or charming Chicken Casserole.

And something for your pet… 

Why not give your pet a seat at the table, and let your paw-fect pal enjoy a delicious Turkey Pâté with Chicken and Squash alongside you? Our yummy pet recipe is designed to delight your cat's taste buds. Made with poultry and vegetables, this divine meal is lovingly cooked just for your kitties. However, if your pussycat prefers fishier dishes, we highly recommend our Tuna with Salmon Mousse for fish based meals that are just as hearty and scrummy.

Everything we include in our Tilly & Ted recipes has an important role to play. Our recipes are bursting with goodness and developed with purposeful nutrition, where every ingredient matters to make delicious and nutritious dishes for your furry friend. All our meals are 100% complete and balanced to ensure your pet gets everything it needs. Grubs up!