TLE 9 - Module 4 Activity 2

It is a small pieces or portions of highly seasoned food, usually served before a meal to induce and stimulate one’s appetite.

• APPETIZER

• MAIN COURSE

• DESSERT

• SNACK

It is an open-face bite size food that consists of a small piece of bread (sometimes toasted), puff pastry, or a cracker topped with some savory food, held in the fingers.

• BRUSCHETTA

• CAVIAR

• CANAPE

• CRUDITE

It may be a juice or seafood like shrimps, crabs, or lobsters cut into bite sized mixed with tart or tangy sauce.

• ANTIPASTO

• RELISH

• COCKTAIL

• TAPAS

Commonly called “finger food”. It is served on individual plate when guests are seated. Sometimes this is simply placed on a platter and passed around.

• Antipasto

• Caviar

• Bruschetta

• Hors D’oeuvres

The following are characteristics of an appetizer except:

• give closure to meal

• served in portion

• highly seasoned

• stimulates appetite