Remove the veins from the foie gras, season using 12 g (scant half ounce) salt, 2 g of pepper and 1 g of sugar per kilogram (2.2 lb.) of foie gras.

I always add a little nutmeg which brings out the flavour of the foie gras.

Let it rest at least half a day in the refrigerator.

Take a very hot non-stick pan - caramelize the foie gras quickly; don't be afraid to brown it well.

Turn and caramelize the other side.

Place in a cocotte; put into a 180° C (350° F) oven for about 10 minutes until the heat reaches the centre - the foie gras is fine when the centre reaches 56° C (112° F) - this is the point at which it is "edible" because germs are destroyed. It's important to keep in mind that ducks tend to eat a little of everything. They're not very clean animals, so this way any germs that may be present in the liver are killed.

To know if the foie gras is cooked, you can pierce it with a fork and place it on your tongue. If it's warm, it's fine. It doesn't have to be extremely hot.

Sear the chanterelles in a very hot skillet with a knob of butter.

If necessary, cut a little gash in them with the point of a knife to keep them flat.

I really like to accompany seared foie gras with Périgueux sauce (brown sauce with truffles and Madeira.)