Food Minia

Eggs à la coque are so simply delicious! Click here for the recipe.

I don't know if this is due to my lyonnaise origins (Lyon is renown for its fine  charcuterie , or deli meats), but if you ask me what my favorite food is, there is a good chance I'll answer pâté (pronounced pah-TAY). It's hard to explain, but just thinking of it makes me salivate. There are all kinds of pâtés. Some can be spread on bread, others are sliced and eaten with a fork and knife, like this one. Some are baked in a crust (my favorite). Others are baked in a terra cotta or ceramic dish, called a terrine . Although originally a country dish, they can be very refined—some contain truffles, foie gras , or other fancy ingredients. There's one for every taste (and in my case, I love them all!). If you ever go to France, stop in a charcuterie-traiteur (deli shop) and try a few. Each region has its own specialties.  Since I am far from France, I make my own pâté from time to time. I tried various recipes over the years, but the one I'm about to give is my favori...