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A small portion of food served before the main part of a meal in order to stimulate the appetite. In the United States, an appetizer plate or buffet may be served before the main meal.

A type of tray built to serve appetizers while also holding wine glasses. Made from plastic, wood, metal, or composites, the Appetizer and Wine Serving Tray is designed to function as either individual serving trays for each guest or as a larger version with multiple glass holders so wine and appeatizers can be served to guests as the tray is carried around.

An arrangement of cooked meats placed on a tray to be served as an appetizer. A variety of cold cuts and deli meats are typically arranged with garnishes of vegetables, fruits, cheeses, and greens.

An Italian appetizer, served hot or cold that can be made in the form of toasted pieces of bread, toasted crackers or croutons that have received a light basting of olive oil and are then served with a variety of toppings.

An appetizer dip or spread that is common for use with Lebanese foods. Made from a mixture of walnuts, red sweet peppers, breadcrumbs, olive oil, and pomegranate juice, this appetizer is often served with flat breads or some crumb breads such as pita bread that is warmed or toasted.

Translated as ''before the meal'' in Italian, this term refers to an appetizer course served prior to an Italian meal.

Appetizers commonly served in the bars and restaurants throughout Spain. They are generally served along with sherry or other cocktails and can be something as simple as diced ham and cheese or olives to more showy selections that are almost an entire meal.

A dairy product made from the curds of milk that have been separated from the whey. The curds form a firm substance that is aged to create added flavor.

A mix of hot spices common in India that are used to flavor a variety of appetizer-like foods, fruit salads, fresh fruit, fruit juices, or vegetable salads.

A type of baking mold specifically made for baking small diameter breads that will be served as appetizers.

Small, minature-sized carrots that offer convenience and ease of use as a vegetable. Baby carrots are available in several styles.

A highly spiced, spreadable meat paste traditionally made of pork, goose or duck, but also fish and rabbit.

An expensive dry-cured Italian ham that is often referred to as a center-cut ham. Made from the butt end, high up on the hind leg, this ham is cured with salt, pepper, garlic, and dry wine.

A small portion of ground meat that has been seasoned and rolled into a round ball-like shape. Meatballs were most likely created as a way to use up excess meat, taking scraps of meat, grinding them into small bits and possibly adding some fillers to help hold the mixture together.

A Greek dish that may be referred to as a spinach pie, which is very similar to a quiche however, with more spinach and fewer eggs.

Ham meat or a mixture of ham and pork shoulder meat that is cured and then cooked with water, spices and other ingredients.

A delicately flavored dry cured ham, originating in Italy and made from the meat on the hindquarters of hogs.

A small puff pastry, commonly served as an appetizer or dessert, that is sliced in half to hold various fillings that could be sweet or meat or cheese-based.

Imitation Crab, Imitation Lobster,

Made as a relish item, Watermelon Rind is a common food that is served as a snack, an appetizer, or an item placed on relish trays.