Artichoke Flowers Filled with Truffled Pâté

These two-bite finger-food treats make great party fare for an anniversary or other very special occasion. The artichoke heart, filled with homemade pâté, is resting on five unattached artichoke leaves that create the illusion of a flower and make it easy to pick up. Artichoke Flowers was one of the favorite appetizers I taught when l ran the Cordon Rose Cooking School, perhaps because it was both decorative and delicious. Each bite provides a rush of flavor: the surprise of a creamy pât