List of hors d'oeuvre

Hors d'oeuvre are small dishes served before a meal or as appetizers. The term is French and literally means "outside the work", which refers to it being apart from the main meal. The concept of hors d'oeuvre dates back to ancient times, and they have become a staple in many different cuisines around the world. This article provides a list of various hors d'oeuvre, their origins, and brief descriptions.

List of Hors d'oeuvre

Bruschetta

Bruschetta is an Italian hors d'oeuvre that consists of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with diced tomatoes, fresh basil, and sometimes mozzarella.

Canapé

A canapé is a type of hors d'oeuvre that is made of a small piece of bread or puff pastry topped with some savory food, such as cheese, meats, or relish.

Deviled egg

Deviled eggs are hard-boiled eggs where the yolk is mixed with mayonnaise and mustard, then put back into the egg white. They are a common hors d'oeuvre in American cuisine.

Dumpling

Dumplings are a broad category of hors d'oeuvre that consist of pieces of dough wrapped around a filling, or dough with no filling. They are found in many different cuisines, such as Chinese, Italian, and Polish.

Tapas

Tapas are a variety of small savory Spanish dishes, often served with drinks at a bar.

Vol-au-vent

A vol-au-vent is a small hollow case of puff pastry, typically filled with a savory mixture, served as an hors d'oeuvre in French cuisine.

See also

• Appetizer
• Antipasto
• Meze