Appetizers
Appetizers
Appetizers (also known as starters or hors d’oeuvres) are small dishes served before the main course of a meal. They are meant to stimulate the appetite and give a preview of the meal to come. Appetizers can be served hot or cold, and they vary widely in flavor, texture, and presentation.
A food or drink that stimulates the appetite and is usually served before a meal. The appetizers included shrimp with cocktail sauce, vegetables and dips, cheeses, and fruits.
An appetizer or hors d’oeuvre is a small dish of an overall meal. It can also be a drink or multiple drinks containing alcohol. Common examples include: shrimp cocktail, calamari, salad, potato skins, mussels, bruschetta or cheese and crackers. An appetizer may also be very elegant in some restaurants.
Types of Appetizers
Cocktail Appetizers
Canapés
Relishes and Crudités
Finger Foods
Dips and Spreads
