Appetizer
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An appetizer 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.[1][2]
They are often referred to as snacks or hors d'oeuvres.
Appetizer Media
A tray of canapés, a form of hors d'oeuvres, at a cocktail party
Hors-d'oeuvres (1623) by Pieter Claesz 
Various crudités served at a cocktail party
Steward in a vintage 1920s railcar serving canapés on a tray as part of butler style service 
A tray of hors d'oeuvres 
Poke is a raw fish salad served as an appetiser in the cuisine of Hawaii 
Appetisers in a restaurant
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References
- ↑ "Appetizer | Define Appetizer at Dictionary.com". Dictionary.reference.com. Retrieved 2010-12-08.
- ↑ "What are Appetizers?". Wisegeek.com. Retrieved 2010-12-08.