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Pâté

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A pâté (also English spelling (or orthography), although largely phonemic, has more complicated rules than many other spelling systems used by languages written in alphabetic scripts. The English language contains many inconsistencies between spelling and pronunciation, necessitating rote learning for new speakers. Throughout the history of the English language, these inconsistencies have gradually... spelled paté) is a spreadable paste, usually made from meat although For animals adapted to eat primarily plants, sometimes referred to as vegetarian animals, see Herbivore. A selection of produce typical of a vegetarian diet. Vegetarianism is a dietary practice excluding all body parts of any animal and products derived from animals (e.g., lard, tallow, gelatin, cochineal) from ones... vegetarian variants exist, and often served with For other meanings, see Toast (disambiguation). Toast is bread that has been browned by exposure to dry heat. This browning reaction is called the Maillard Reaction. Toasting warms the bread and also makes it firmer, so that it holds toppings more securely. Toasting is also a common method of making... toast as a starter. It is a French word which translates as "paste".


It is generally made from a finely ground or chunky mixture of Meat is animal flesh (mainly muscle tissue) used as food, sometimes with the exception of fish, other seafood, and poultry. Originally, the word meat meant simply food. It is also used as a vulgar way to refer to the human body (see meat market). For the most part, meat for... meats such as The liver is an organ in vertebrates including humans. It plays a major role in metabolism and has a number of functions in the body including detoxification, glycogen storage and plasma protein synthesis. It also produces bile which is important for digestion. Medical terms related to the liver often start... liver, and often additional FAT is an acronym that can refer to: File Allocation Table - a file system format used by Microsoft operating systems. Far Eastern Air Transport - a Chinese airline Forces Armées Tchadiennes - the Chad armed forces of the government of President Félix Malloum the IATA airport code for Fresno Yosemite... fat, Vegetables on a market Vegetable is a nutritional and culinary term denoting any part of a plant that is commonly consumed by humans as food, but is not regarded as a culinary fruit, nut, herb, spice, or grain. In common usage, vegetables include the leaves (e.g. lettuce), stems (asparagus... vegetables, This article is about the plants used in cooking and medicine. For the New Zealand reggae band, see Herbs (band). A herb (pronounced urb in American English and hurb in British English) is a plant grown for culinary or medicinal value. Typically, the green, leafy part of the plant is... herbs, External links Wikibooks Cookbook has more about this subject: Spice Food Bacteria-Spice Survey Shows Why Some Cultures Like It Hot Citat: ...Garlic, onion, allspice and oregano, for example, were found to be the best all-around bacteria killers (they kill everything)...Top 30 Spices with Antimicrobial Properties... May 22... spices and possibly other ingredients.


In French cuisine is characterized by its extreme diversity. Traditionally, each region had its own distinctive specialities: cuisine from North-West France (Normandy) uses butter and cream; Provençal cuisine (from the southeast) favours olive oil and herbs; and northeastern French recipes are reminiscent of German cuisine, including sausages, beer and... French a pâté may be cooked in a crust as This article describes a type of food. For other meanings of pie or similar words, see Pie (disambiguation). A slice of strawberry-rhubarb pie à la mode A pie is a baked dish with a pastry shell that covers or completely contains a filling of meat, fish, vegetables, fruit, cheeses, creams... pie or A terrine is an earthenware cooking dish with a tightly fitting lid. By extension, the term also refers to food prepared in a terrine, mainly brawn and pâtés. Also a variant spelling of tureen, a large deep and usually rounded dish with a cover, used for serving soups... terrine, in which case it is called pâté en croûte. On the other hand, it may be cooked in a terrine (or other Moldy cream cheese Molds (British English: moulds) are various fungi that cover surfaces as fluffy mycelium and usually produce masses of asexual, sometimes sexual spores. The molds are not an actual taxonomic or phylogenetic grouping – they can be found in the divisions Zygomycota, Deuteromycota or Ascomycota. Moldy Bread The... mold), often lined with fat, in which case it is known as pâté en terrine. Traditionally, a Forcemeat is a mixture of ground, raw or cooked meat, poultry, fish, vegetables or fruit mixed with bread crumbs and seasoning. The mixture is usually ground several times to obtain a very smooth sludge. A forcemeat can be used in other foods or by itself. See also Pemmican ... forcemeat mixture cooked and served in a terrine is called a terrine, but when it is unmolded it becomes a pâté.


The most famous pâté is probably the pâté de Pate de foie gras served picnic-style with Sauternes and bread. An entire foie gras (partly prepared for a terrine). Foie gras [fwä grä] (French for fat liver) is the liver of a duck or goose that is swollen by forced feeding resulting in hepatic steatosis. Along with truffles, foie... foie gras.


See also

  • In Danish liver pâté is known as leverpostej, pronounced leo-po-sty. This is a traditional Danish pâté made of liver, usually pork. The liver being used is formed into a sort of paste to which herbs, salt, pepper and any other desired seasoning... Liver paté
  • Pâté chinois
  • galantine
  • Head cheese is in fact not a cheese, but rather a terrine made of meat taken from the head of a calf or pig (sometimes a sheep or cow) that would not otherwise be considered appealing. It may also include meat from the feet and heart. Historically the (cleaned - all... head cheese
  • A rissole (from Latin russeolus, meaning reddish, via French) is a small croquette, enclosed in pastry or rolled in breadcrumbs, usually baked or deep fried. It is filled with sweet or savoury ingredients, most often minced meat or fish, and is served as an appetizer, dessert or side dish. See... rissole
  • A terrine is an earthenware cooking dish with a tightly fitting lid. By extension, the term also refers to food prepared in a terrine, mainly brawn and pâtés. Also a variant spelling of tureen, a large deep and usually rounded dish with a cover, used for serving soups... terrine

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