France is considered the birthplace of pate. However, what we are used to calling pate, namely an appetizer that tastes like a delicate soufflé, is called terrine in French cuisine. Nowadays pates are prepared in many European countries. In Russia, the most popular is liver pate. To make it tender and juicy, the liver is soaked in milk in advance. Usually carrots and onions are added to the pate; mushrooms, herbs, nuts, and prunes can also be used as ingredients.