But a passed hors-d'oeuvres dinner party allows your guests to try a plethora of small plates without ever needing plates—and at the end of the night, the only dishes to wash are the trays on ...

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In French, the term “hors d’oeuvre” (purists insist it can’t be pluralized, even when more than one item is involved) means approximately “outside the main work” — the main work ...

One time-saver: straightforward hors d'oeuvres. A decadent beef tataki needs only some purchased condiments to elevate it to the sublime, while creme fraiche-tipped endive can be served with or ...

In a mixing bowl, whisk egg yolks and set aside. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, bring cream, bell peppers, and puréed garlic to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Gradually add cream mixture to egg ...

Some may call them appetizers, and others refer to them as hors d'oeuvres, starters, or even canapés. While all of these terms are often used interchangeably when referring to the tasty tidbits ...

Finger foods, starters, appetizers, hors d'oeuvres. These terms are often used interchangeably, especially as we approach another season of holiday entertaining. But I've come to wonder ...

Whether you're kicking off a meal, hosting a happy hour or contributing to a holiday potluck, here are three cheese-centric hors d'oeuvres to serve and savor. By Kim Ode November 27, 2019 at 10:46PM ...