Le Creuset Enameled Cast-Iron 4-by-12-2/3-Inch Pate Terrine, Cherry
Because pâtés require gentle, even heat, an enameled cast-iron  pan like this one is essential for properly cooking them with or  without a water bath. They can also be chilled in the pan before  unmolding, or they can be served directly from the pan. Classically  shaped, the pan measures 12-1/2 inches long, and its interior is 3-1/8  inches wide and 2-1/4 inches deep. That shape and size also suits many  other dishes, such as pretty breads, meatloaf, cakes, and deep-dish  savory pies. (Recipes included.) For pâtés, the pan's heavy, tight- fitting lid has a tiny vent for steam to escape. Because the terrine's  enamel coating is impervious to acids and odors, it can be used for  marinating. It's also dishwasher-safe. Like all Le Creuset cast-iron  cookware, this pan is hand cast in a one-of-a-kind sand mold and hand  finished at the Le Creuset factory in France. It carries a lifetime  warranty against defects.--Fred Brack