Gourmet

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This pâté is neither easy nor inexpensive, but when you are looking for a tour de force, it is a gorgeous thing. If you feel the urge to simplify, omit the topping, but frankly, the pâté won't be quite as impressive without it, and you also won't have the exquisite contrast of the parsley and the crunchy almonds.

Probably the Shakers' greatest gift to American cookery was their knowledge and liberal use of herbs, which were relied upon to vary and enliven standard dishes. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Simple yet sumptuous desserts like this one — where readily available ingredients such as bananas or yams are cooked in sweet coconut milk — are a specialty of Malay cooking. The pudding is traditionally made with pearl sago and palm sugar.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepare in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Makes use of the microwave oven.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less but requires additional unattended time.

This recipe was created to accompany Fallen Chocolate Squares À La Mode with Butterscotch Sauce. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less, but requires additional unattended time.