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Terrines — molded preparations of meat, fish, or vegetables — are wonderfully rich and dense. This chicken variation, with a fraction of the calories and fat of a traditional terrine, draws its structure and moistness from aspic and its lively seasonings from China. To accompany it, try Japanese soba noodles — their springy texture contrasts with the terrine's smooth gel and tender chicken — and fast-cooked snow peas , for crunch.

Rich brownies are baked with a chocolate syrup that sinks to the bottom and thickens into a fudgy sauce, creating a luscious layering of textures.

A salad topping.

This recipe was created to accompany other canapés: Shrimp Canapés , Cheese Canapés and Smoked Mackerel Canapés .

Here's an opportunity to enjoy the best summer fruit. Serve this dessert with butter cookies from the bakery.

These individual Pavlovas are inspired by the popular Australian dessert (named for the Russian ballerina), which combines crisp meringue with whipped cream and assorted fruit. It's easy to form the cups with a pastry bag, but if you don't have one, try this technique: Drop the meringue by half-cupfuls onto the baking sheets, then use the back of a spoon to create a deep, wide indentation in the center of each.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

A festive and refreshing dessert.

Hoop cheese is available at Jewish delicatessens and in the refrigerated deli section of some supermarkets.

Orange syrup sweetens the cake and the fresh fruit that goes with it.

This recipe originally accompanied Passover Chocolate Torte with Raspberry Sauce .