Aspic may have been the "ridiculous food du jour" in much of the U.S. during the past 50 years or so, but it's been making a quiet, unassuming comeback in a couple of ways.

You can, of course, use canned fish broth, but that is not easy to find. Fish stock concentrates may be easier to get but often come in bulk and are too expensive - meant really for professional ...

2. Wash and peel carrot and onion. When the water boils again, add the vegetables and pepper peas to the boiling beef tongue. Reduce to simmer and cook for 1.5 hours.

Sure, you can get your soup dumpling fix at eateries and supermarkets, but making them at home is easier than you think. All you need is this one ingredient.

Maison Nico is a new pâtisserie and market in San Francisco's Jackson Square, where delicacies like pâté en croûte, terrine, and brioche feuilletée compete for one's attention. Then again ...

Pour into a lightly oiled ring mold, cover and refrigerate until set, 4 to 6 hours. Serve cold with a dab of mayonnaise.. . . . . . . . Here is where you can be creative.

It’s supported in this starring role by the dumpling skin, the pork and the liquefied aspic broth. All the dumpling needs is a tiny corner dabbed into the black vinegar, ginger and soy dipping ...