A Splendid Spread

Rillettes is a traditional type of potted meat, poultry or fish, slowly cooked in seasoned fat then made into a paste. It makes a wonderfully rich hors d’oeuvre when spread on French bread and accompanied with small gerkins. Put the jar of rillettes in the refrigerator to chill and solidify before serving.

Edouard Artzner goose rillettes, 6.7-ounce jar, $8.99 from Picholine, 3360 W. 1st St., Los Angeles. (213) 252-8722.