canapé Flashcards
a bite-size open-faced sandwiches consist of tiny portions of food
canapé
holds the spread and garnish
base
placed on top of the base so the garnish sticks to it without falling
spread
made from softened butter with flavorings
flavored butter
made from flavored butter, except cream cheese is substituted
flavored cream cheese
made from finely chopped meat or fish that are spreadable
meat or fish salad spreads
any food item or combination of items placed on top of the spread which usually gives color, design, and texture or flavor accent to the canapé
garnish
3 examples of canapé base
-toast cutouts
-crackers
-tiny biscuits
4 examples of garnish
-vegetables, pickles, and relishes
-fish
-meat
-cheese, hardcooked egg slices
guidelines for assembling canapés
- good mise ‘en place is essential
- assemble as close as possible to serving time
- select harmonious food combinations
- one of the ingredient has to be spicy
- use high quality ingredients
- keep it simple
- arrange attractively on trays