Appetizer is a word used for a wide variety of food items that one can eat before the main course in a meal. There is another word entree that confuses many as it is a word used to refer to the food items served before the main course. It is a word of French origin that means beginning or entrance, and in culinary terms, it is not the main course, but the first course served during a meal. Americans love to use the word entrée where it can be found mentioned on menu cards. People remain confused between entree and appetizer. This article attempts to highlight their differences to use the correct term when having a meal.
Key Takeaways
- Entree is a term of French origin that refers to the first course served during a meal, but not the main course.
- Appetizer is a common term used worldwide for small food items served before the meal to increase people’s appetite.
- In the US, entree is often used to indicate the main course in a meal, which can cause confusion with the term appetizer.
