Starters
Starters or appetisers are the first courses of a meal.They help to stimulate the appetite.
Dips
Dips may be used as the starter to a meal. Hot dips are usually based on white sauce.Cold dips are often based on, yoghurt, cream cheese or mayonnaise.
Stock
- Stock is a liquid in which meat (or fish) bones and/or vegetables have been simmered gently for a long time.
- Stock improves the flavour and colour of soups and sauces.
- Stock cubes, granules and gels may be used to produce instant stock.
Garnishes
Garnishes are small amounts of food used for decoration. e.g. mint leaves.
Accompaniments
Accompaniments are foods that you can eat with your soup. e.g. bread.
Desserts
Desserts are usually a sweet dish sometimes served at the end of a meal.