APPETIZERS Those wonderful little foods served before the

APPETIZERS Those wonderful little foods served before the meal to stimulate our appetite

CLASSIFICATION OF APPETIZERS Cocktails Hors d’oeuvres Canape Relishes Dips Nibbles Soups

COCKTAILS Made from seafood, fruit or vegetables Served with a sauce or dressing at the table

HORS D’OEUVRES Tasty, colourful snacks usually served to standing guests Small enough to be eaten with fingers or toothpicks What you will serve to teachers while they are waiting in line to come from the Christmas luncheon

CANAPE Small open faced sandwiches which are often eaten while standing.

RELISHES These include radish roses, carrot sticks, celery hearts, stuffed olives, etc

DIPS A thick sauce served in a small dish accompanied with bite sized pieces of food to dip.

NIBBLES Examples include peanuts, bits of cheese, pickles, etc

SOUPS Small bowl or cup Soups for appetizers are not too filling and always served at the table

TYPES OF APPETIZERS TO SERVE Determined largely by the occasion For example: � Dinner – soup or cocktail � Reception – Hors d’oeuvres, canapes, nibbles � Informal gathering – relishes, dips, canapes, hors d’oeuvres

CHARACTERISTICS OF APPETIZERS Eye appeal Made with stimulating ingredients Bite-sized and easy to eat Hot are served piping hot and cold are well chilled Should not repeat ingredients of main course

BALANCING THE MENU Have a good balance of hot and cold appetizers Contrast in flavours and textures For a large party, plan on one appetizer from: � Meat � Fish � Cheese � Vegetables � fruit

HOW MUCH TO SERVE? ? ? Difficult to know Weather is a factor…. more food in cold and more drinks in warm! When passing food, expect to serve at least two of each kind of hors d’oeuvre person Remember it’s just a taste, not meant to fill your guests up!!

ARRANGING THE TRAY Simplicity Harmony of colour Pleasing contrasts Neat arrangements Not over garnished

NOW IT’S YOUR TURN! Choose a recipe for an appetizer to serve 2 -4 Write out the recipe Make a grocery list Submit both by the end of this class and make your appetizer in 2 days Have fun!