Antipasto Platter
Almost every cuisine has a name for a collection of appetizers. The French call them hors d’oeuvre and canapes. Americans generally refer to this is an appetizer tray, while the Spanish refer to tapas and Middle eastern diners call the collective dish, mezzo. Italians have antipasto platters. Whatever you call it, the idea is the same.
Antipasto, roughly translated, means ‘before the meal’. Each cuisine has its own lineup of appetizers, reflecting local ingredients and recipes. Antipasto platters typically feature a variety of simply prepared foods, with contrasting textures, color and piquancy. The intent is to provide the diner with a variety of little sparks to the appetite.
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