Hors d'Oeuvres Decoded

Definition: Hors d'oeuvre literally translates to "outside the work."

Characteristics: An hors d'oeuvre is a small bite of food that comes before the main course. Generally, the phrase hors d'oeuvre is limited to individual items that have been prepared. This means that crudites, cheese and fruit are generally not called hors d'oeuvres.

Great Hors d'Oeuvres to Serve:

• Pancetta-Wrapped Scallops with Lemon

• Coconut Shrimp with Curried Hummus

• Arancini (fried risotto balls)