Pâté sounds intimidating. There’s something about the circumflex over the a, the accent over the e, that adds a sense of mystique. There must be something elaborate and French to do, some mysterious ...

A cool shimmer of gelee catches the light, and suspended beneath its glassy sheen like a summer mosaic is a perfectly poached egg, an asparagus tip, some fresh peas, slices of carrots, pieces of ...

Traditional banh mi pâté is made from pork livers and breadcumbs, but this is a quick and milder-tasting alternative. Instructions: Put livers, broth, bay leaf and peppercorns in a small saucepan.

BARRY SAYS: Every so often, we like to eat a vegetarian-only diet. This was not one of those days. KELLEY SAYS: No, it was not. I wanted to make paté because I really wanted a banh mi, a Vietnamese ...

At Pizzeria Mozza, this rustic chicken liver pate is coarsely chopped by hand. The richness of the liver is complemented by notes of garlic, capers and pancetta. The restaurant serves the pate over ...

This simple pâté is made from sautéed chicken livers mixed with onions, anchovies and Marsala, then blended with crème fraîche until smooth and creamy. "Nothing is better for big-party entertaining ...