Which dish is a pâté or fancy meatloaf baked in an earthenware casserole?

• A. Terrine
• B. Tourne
• C. Stewing
• D. Vinaigrette

Answer: (A)

Terrine is a loaf-like dish formed in a mold and baked, often resembling a fancy meatloaf or pâté. It’s typically cooked in a ceramic or earthenware mold and can be served sliced, sometimes cold, after unmolding. The method and vessel are key clues: a terrine is specifically the molded loaf prepared in a mold rather than a stewed dish or a dressing.

In contrast, tourné refers to a vegetable-cutting technique, stewing is cooking food slowly in liquid, and vinaigrette is a dressing for salads. The description points to a pâté or meat loaf baked in an earthenware mold, which is exactly what a terrine is.