appetizer; • 2. Perform Mise en place; • 3. Prepare a range of appetizers; • 4. Present a range of appetizers; and • 5. Store appetizers. History of Appetizer • Introduced by Athenians as a buffet in early 3rd Century B.C(Sea Urchins, cockles, sturgeon, and garlic) • 19th Century, meals evolved into more of a structured. • Romans have Aperitifs that was classified as liquid appetizer that contain alcohol. Aperitifs helps the digestion process. These drinks were meant to shared from a single glass and passed around the table. History • The word appetizer was used in America and England in 1860 as an hors d’oeuvres. During this time it was served between main course and dessert as a refresher. • In 20th Century it was placed as a precursor to the main course. Significance • Considered to be a Filipino because we both use our hands to eat the small finger foods. • Appetizer can Include anything from fish meat, nuts, and chips and usually served before dinner or at large family lunches. Appetizer • Foods which stimulates the appetite through their attractive appearance, fragrance and appealing flavor. • Small piece of highly seasoned food. • Good characteristics of appetizer can be hot or cold and should be light and served in small quantities. Classification of Appetizers • Cocktails-in a form of a fruit or vegetable juice mixed with alcoholic beverages or seafood like shrimp, crabs or lobster served with seasoned sauce. Hors D’Oeuvres • Small portions of highly seasoned foods. Can be canapes, olives, stuffed celery, pickled radishes and fish. • Usually served in individual plates or in a platter and passed around. • Served hot or Cold Canape • Made out of thin slices of bread in different shapes. • Bread can be toasted, sauteed in butter or dipped in a well- seasoned mixture of egg, cheese and others. • Can be Deep-fat fried. • Finger foods based on three parts(Base. Spread or Toppings, and Garnish) Canape • Served Hot or Cold • No set of Recipe • Zakuskis are large canapes named after Chef Zakuski Relishes/Crudites • Pickled item which are raw, crisp vegetables such as julienne carrot or celery sticks. • Usually placed before the guest in a slightly deep, boat shape dish. Petite Salads • small portions of salads and usually display the characteristics found in most salads. Chips and Dips • Popular accompaniment to potato chips, crackers, and raw vegetables. • Consistency is important for a dip. • Must not so thick that cannot break the chips but enough to stick in to chips. Fresh Fruits and Vegetables • Simplest Appetizer. • Fruit gives attractive appearance, fragrance, taste and flavor.(Thinly Sliced cucumber) • For Fruit tray, serve red and green grapes, chunks of mango Finger Foods • Keep everything small enough to pick using our fingers. • (Sliced Sausages, Baked sweet potato fries with mayo as a dip, ham and cheese)