APPETIZE

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Appetizers are foods which stimulate the appetite,

through their attractive appearance, fragrance or
appealing flavor.
It is a small pieces or portions of highly seasoned food,
usually served before a meal to induce and stimulate
ones appetite.
It gives appreciation to the food we eat.

Cocktails
Hors D
Oeuvres-

Finger
foods

Fresh
Fruits and
Vegetables

Chips and
Dips

Classificatio
n of
Appetizers

Canap

Relishes
Petite
Salad-

CANAPS bite-size open faced sandwiches consist

of tiny portions of food presented on bases of
bread, toast, or pastry easily handled and eaten
Spread - placed on
Garnish any food item
Base holds the
or combination of items
top
of
the
base
so
spread and
placed on top of the
the garnish sticks to
spread which usually
garnish.
it without falling off.
gives color, design, and
texture or flavor accent
to the canap.

PARTS OF

COCKTAIL APPETIZERS are made of seafood

or fruit, usually with a tart or tangy sauce.

SEAFOOD

TYPES OF COCKTAILS

FRUIT

RELISHES are raw or pickled vegetables

cut into attractive shapes served as
appetizer.
CRUDITS- raw vegetables
with dips.

PICKLED ITEMS-preserved
fruits and vegetables.

MISCELLANEOUS HORS
DOEUVRES
Cured
meats
Seafood
items
Hard cooked
egg

Cheeses

1. ANTIPASTO
(an Italian appetizer)

Mushrooms

Relishes

2. Bruschetta-slice of Italian bread that is toasted,

rubbed with brushed garlic, and drizzled with olive oil,

3. Tapas-a small food item intended to be eaten with wine or

other drinks usually in bars.

4. Caviar- salted roe, or eggs, of the

sturgeon.

5. Amuse Bouche- a tiny appetizer or hors d oeuvres offered