Antipasto means "before the meal," and this antipasto recipe
doesn't disappoint. Serve up this antipasto of cured meats, fresh cheeses, and herbs that will satisfy guests until the next course is ready. Bruschetta- thick slices of bread grilled, rubbed with garlic, drizzled with olive oil, often topped with tomatoes and herbs, and usually served as an appetizer. In fact, Bruschetta is derived from the Italian bruscare, which means “to roast over coals.” In Spain, Tapas are small plates of food that are served with drinks or before a main meal. The literal meaning for the word “tapa” is “cover or “coaster. Caviar is pickled or salted eggs of sturgeon or other large fish which is often eaten as an appetizer and is generally considered a delicacy. Amuse Bouche is a single, bite-sized hors d'œuvre. Amuse- bouches are different from appetizers in that they are not ordered from a menu by patrons but are served free. The term is French and literally means "mouth amuser”.
Secrets of traditional Portuguese cookery: A small collection of some of the best traditional recipes Portugal has to offer. Preparation is simplicity itself. 2nd Edition, revised.