You have 2 minutes to make a list of as many appetizers as you can think of….. GO!!!

Think about it… What’s a Mexican feast without chips & salsa? What is Sushi to Japan? What’s a Chinese dinner without eggrolls? What is Tapas to Spain? What’s an Italian meal without Antipasto? WHAT DO THESE HAVE IN COMMON?

THAT’S CORRECT! Appetizers/Hors d’oeuvres Food items served before the main course of a meal Small portions of food served to stimulate your appetite Often times are “one bite” May be served at the table or before sitting down to eat AKA starters, snacks or as a “light meal”

Did You Know that Appetizers or Hors d'œuvre are food items served before the main courses of a meal? … that if there is an extended period between when guests arrive and when the meal is served (for example during a cocktail hour), these might also serve the purpose of sustaining guests during the wait … that appetizers are sometimes served with no meal afterward and this is the case with many reception and cocktail party events? … that appetizers may be served at the table, as a part of the sit-down meal, or they may be served before sitting at the table? … that appetizers prior to a meal are either stationary or passed; with stationary appetizers are also referred to as "table appetizers" and passed appetizers are also referred to as "butler-style" or "butlered" appetizers. … that though any food served prior to the main course is technically an appetizers, the phrase is generally limited to individual items, not crudités, cheese or fruit? … that if there is an extended period between when guests arrive and when the meal is served), these might also serve the purpose of sustaining guests during the wait... that Appetizers are sometimes served with no meal afterward and this is the case with many reception and cocktail party events?

Appetizers = Small portions of food meant to stimulate the appetite Hot Appetizers = Chicken wings, Swedish meatballs, potato skins, mozzarella sticks Cold Appetizers = Cheese tray, Veggie tray, Bruschetta, Hummus

Appetizer Facts The French terms “hors d’oeuerve” literally means “outside of work”. Appetizers can really set the tone for the rest of the meal, and should reflect what is coming. The word TAPA means “lid”.