Canapé

A canapé is a bite-sized, decorative Hors D'oeuvre that can be eaten in one or two bites. Often canapes are salty or spicy.

Fast Facts

1. Known in Italy as a tartina
2. Considered a finger food
3. Traditionally made on a cracker or small piece of bread
4. Composed of base, spread and garnish
5. Common toppings are meat, cheese, caviar, and foie gras
6. Common garnishes: scallions, vegetables, herbs

Some Notable Canapes

There are hundreds of unique varieties of culinary delights in the arena of the canape. For vegetarians there are sweet pea canapes, Spanish olive and cream cheese canapes, blue cheese and pecan canapes, and jicama date canapes. For the seafood lover try lobster salad or crab canapes with cumin, and for the meat eater deviled ham and asian beef canapes are a few favorites.

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