A good pate to start an evening of fun and food sets a mood of anticipation of delights to follow. This is best done a day or two ahead. It's really not as hard as it seems and it's miles ahead of ...

Delicious spread over toasted sourdough bread, this easy chicken liver pâté has a mild flavor and silky texture. Soaking the livers in milk overnight softens the intensity of their flavor. The night ...

Heat 60 g butter in a fry pan, add onion and garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add bacon and chicken livers and sauté till opaque. Add herbs and white wine and reduce to just a moist consistency.

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 ...

In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over moderate heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer the onion and ...