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link to 7 Reasons to Make Rillettes in a Slow Cooker or Instant Pot

7 Reasons to Make Rillettes in a Slow Cooker or Instant Pot

Rillettes are a delicious and chunky meat spread, also known as potted meat. They’re generally made in a pot on the stove, in the oven or in a large, cast iron cauldron. But rillettes can also be...

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link to Should You Press and Weight Your Pâté or Terrine?

Should You Press and Weight Your Pâté or Terrine?

When I made my first pâté en terrine, the recipe called for weighing it down overnight. Later I came across advice about not weighing pâtés and terrines down. I wanted to know which advice was...

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link to What Equipment Do I Need to Make Rillettes?

What Equipment Do I Need to Make Rillettes?

When I first “discovered” rillettes, I wondered what equipment I’d need to make them and if any specialized equipment was required. Now that I know the answers to these questions, I wanted to...

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link to What are Terrine Molds Made of and What are They for?

What are Terrine Molds Made of and What are They for?

While I was eyeing up a stunning Le Creuset enamelled cast iron terrine mold, I found myself wondering what other options there are for terrine molds. So, I did a little research to make sure I knew...

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link to Making (Pâté en) Terrine: Equipment You Need & Don’t Need

Making (Pâté en) Terrine: Equipment You Need & Don’t Need

Pâté en terrine—also known as pâté and terrine—is a French country cooking dish that can be made with a bunch of specialized equipment or none at all. This equipment flexibility means pâté...

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link to Making Forcemeat: Must-have & Nice-to-have Tools & Gizmos

Making Forcemeat: Must-have & Nice-to-have Tools & Gizmos

When I “discovered” forcemeat (and charcuterie) dishes, I wondered what kitchen tools I’d need to make some (or all) of these dishes successfully. I did some research and put together this...

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About me

Hi, I’m Andrea Bassett. A couple years ago, I shifted to eating foods primarily from the animal kingdom and I lost my mojo in the kitchen. Then I “discovered” pâtés, forcemeats and the charcuterie counter at my local butcher shop. As I learned about and made terrines, pâtés, rillettes, etc., I got my kitchen mojo back. I created this website to share what I’m learning about forcemeat and other delights from the French country kitchen!

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