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Foods and Drinks - Appetizers

Here you will learn the names of different types of appetizers in English such as "caviar", "onion ring", and "samosa".

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antipasto
antipasto
[noun]

a dish of small amount eaten before the main part of a meal, originated in Italy

Ex: Before the main course arrived , the waiter presented a tempting antipasto selection , enticing diners with its variety of flavors and textures .
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finger food

small, bite-sized food items that are designed to be eaten with the hands, without the need for utensils, and are often served at parties or gatherings

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canape
canape
[noun]

a small piece of pastry or bread with meat, cheese, etc. on top, which is served with drinks at parties

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crudites
crudites
[noun]

a selection of raw, fresh vegetables that are cut into bite-sized pieces and served with a dip, often as an appetizer or snack

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caviar
caviar
[noun]

the preserved eggs of some fish, especially one called sturgeon, eaten as food, which is considered a very expensive dish

Ex: They visited a seafood market and purchased a small tin of caviar.
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charcuterie

a selection of cured and preserved meats, often served with complementary accompaniments like cheeses, fruits, and bread

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deviled egg

a hard-boiled egg that has been shelled, cut in half, and filled with a mixture of the egg yolk, mayonnaise, mustard, and other seasonings

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gherkin
gherkin
[noun]

a small cucumber, typically pickled in vinegar and spices

Ex: Pickled gherkins are common in European cuisine .
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pigs in a blanket

a type of appetizer or snack made by wrapping cocktail franks or sausages in dough and baking or frying them until golden and crispy

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smoked egg

an egg that has been exposed to smoke, often by being cooked in a smoker or over smoldering wood chips

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amuse-bouche

a small, appetizing bite-sized food served before a meal to stimulate the appetite

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dim sum
dim sum
[noun]

a dish of small round pieces of food with various fillings wrapped in dough, originated in China

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chicken nugget

a small, typically breaded and fried piece of chicken meat, often served as a snack or fast food item

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spanakopita

a Greek dish made with spinach and feta cheese, typically baked in layers of phyllo pastry

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pincho
pincho
[noun]

a Spanish dish that typically consists of bite-sized pieces of meat or vegetables

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angels on horseback

a type of appetizer that typically consists of oysters wrapped in bacon or ham

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blooming onion

a popular deep-fried appetizer made by slicing an onion to create a flower-like shape, dipping it in batter, and then frying until crispy

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buffalo wing

chicken wings coated in a spicy sauce and then deep-fried

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cheese and crackers

a simple appetizer or snack consisting of cheese served with crackers or crisp bread

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chicken finger

a breaded and fried piece of chicken typically served as a finger-sized appetizer or snack

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crab puff
crab puff
[noun]

a bite-sized appetizer made with a creamy crab filling enclosed in puff pastry

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jalapeno popper

a spicy appetizer made by stuffing jalapeño peppers with cream cheese or other fillings, then typically coated in breadcrumbs and deep-fried or baked until crispy

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onion ring

a ring-shaped slice of onion that is dipped in batter or bread crumbs and then fried until crispy, often served as a snack or a side dish

Ex: Making onion rings at home requires a good batter recipe .
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samosa
samosa
[noun]

a tasty, triangular snack from India and other places, filled with seasoned potatoes, peas, and other ingredients

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stuffed mushroom

a mushroom cap that has been filled with a flavorful mixture of ingredients such as breadcrumbs, cheese, and herbs, and then baked until tender and crispy

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garlic knot

a type of bread roll made from pizza dough that is typically tied in a knot shape, baked, and then brushed with garlic butter for flavor

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cheese straw

a thin stick of pastry containing cheese

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mozzarella stick

a deep-fried appetizer made from breaded and fried sticks of mozzarella cheese

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pakora
pakora
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a deep-fried Indian snack made from a batter of chickpea flour and various vegetables or meat

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potato skin

a potato that has been baked or fried, often filled with cheese, bacon, and other toppings, and served as a popular appetizer or snack

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potato wedge

thick, triangular-shaped cuts of potatoes that are typically seasoned and baked or fried until crispy on the outside and soft on the inside

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shrimp cocktail

a classic appetizer consisting of cooked shrimp served chilled with a tangy dipping sauce, often made of ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce

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salmon tartare

a dish made from raw, finely chopped or minced salmon, typically seasoned with herbs, spices, and other flavorings

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baked potato

‌a potato cooked with its skin on

Ex: They offer a variety of toppings for the baked potato at the restaurant .
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tea sandwich

a small, delicate sandwich typically made with thinly sliced bread, crusts removed, and filled with a variety of ingredients

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jacket potato

a potato cooked and served with its skin on

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