1. Appetizers are small portions of food served before a meal to stimulate appetite and typically include options like hors d'oeuvres, canapés, relishes, fruits, or crudités.
2. Hors d'oeuvres are small portions of highly seasoned foods that can include a combination of items, while canapés are usually bread slices topped with items like fish or meat.
3. Relishes are pickled raw vegetables and dips are spreadable foods meant to accompany crackers or chips, with the proper thickness sticking to but not breaking the dippers.
4. Popular appetizer choices keep the food