Can someone please give me the definision to the word, hor'dourve?!
Can someone please give me the definision to the word, hor'dourve?
My office is having a Christmas party. Everyone is to bring only one hor'dourve. There is one particular person that does not understand what only bring one hor'dourve means. She likes to bring large helpings of food that no one eats, and is left behind for others to clean up. I'd like to toss in the definision of hor'dourve for this person. Maybe she will listen this time.
*Out of all the answers I will use the one that sounds the most elegant and professional. Thank you for your help.
7 months ago
Sorry for misspelling the word definition
Answers:
7 months ago
Sorry for misspelling the word definition
In North America, hor d'oeuvre are hot or cold appetizers which may be eaten before a meal to whet the appetite, or if as a selection, on their own for a cocktail party. They are generally no more than 2 or 3 bites in size and can be eaten standing up, preferably without the aid of cutlery.
The definition in Europe is somewhat different.
Source(s):
http://www.gourmet-food-revolution.com/i...
Hors'd oeuvre is like an appetizer. (Amuse the mouth) HOWEVER they are different. Hors'd oeuvres are served before a meal, usually passed and a ONE or TWO bite thing. An appetizer is served before a meal but is usually plated.
Examples of Hors'd oeuvres:
Pigs in a blanket
Mini quiches
shrimp
cheese and crackers
Crudite (vege tray)
Hope this helps!
Think small finger food, or something that can be served on a tray or platter, something you can eat with your pointer finger and thumb, and is gone in 2-3 bites. No silverware required.
its basically a pre meal snack
Rita and Tigger both had good answers to your question.
I'm just replying because you need to use the dictionary more ... you spelled definition wrong twice.
[Not trying to be rude, just thought you should know]
It is actually an appetizer, type of snacks which is very popular as office party snacks. Giving below two recipes :
(1) Easy Crab Hors'Dourves
WHAT YOU NEED:
1 pkg English muffins split and lightly toasted in oven
1 cup Mayonnaise
1 (8oz) pkg Cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup each green onions and green pepper, minced
1 small can sliced olives
1 can crabmeat, drained
1 pkg American Swiss cheese slices
WHAT TO DO:
Soften cream cheese; mix all ingredients together and spread on muffins. Place a slice of swiss cheese on top of each muffin half. Bake in 400 degree oven on cookie sheet till hot & bubbly. Cut into quarters. Serve hot.
Options:
Can use mushrooms instead of crab and then sprinkle shredded cheddar on top of mushrooms before Swiss Cheese is added. Also try buttermilk biscuits for a lighter taste and texture (prepare the biscuits without toasting).
(2) Holiday Ham with Fruit and Root Beer Glazed
BOILING AND SYRUP INGREDIENTS:
6 12oz bottles root beer (high quality)
1 red apple, sliced
1 green apple, sliced
1 cup red seedless grapes
1/2 orange, sliced
1/2 tsp cloves
cracked black pepper to taste
1 tsp file (ground sassafras)
BOILING HAM:
1) Place ham in a heavy-bottomed black iron pot or dutch oven.
2) Surround the ham with apples, grapes, orange and cloves. Add root beer and dust with cracked black pepper and file. 3) Bring to a rolling boil and reduce to simmer. Boil approximately 1 hour and turn ham over and continue boiling until root beer is reduced to a thick syrup.
4) Remove ham and set aside. Continue to reduce syrup until it is the consistency of molasses.
CAUTION: Do not burn, or scorch. Remove syrup and place in a mixing bowl, allow to cool and reserve for later.
INGREDIENTS:
1 (5 - 10 pounds) smoked ham
1/2 cup root beer syrup (reserved)
1 cup Creole mustard
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup cracked black pepper
pinch of cinnamon
pinch of nutmeg
pinch of allspice
pinch of ground clove
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
1) Place in the mixing bowl, all of the above ingredients except the ham. Using a wire whisk, blend all spices into the mustard mixture until well incorporated.
2) Place ham in center of dutch oven and coat completely with the sweet mustard mixture.
3) *Bake uncovered for 1 hour.
*Preparing a decorated the ham for the table centerpiece. Start by uusing a sharp paring knife to cut slits on eighth inch deep diagonally across the ham. Continue in the same pattern from the opposite side until even triangles appear from the cuts. Stuff with cloves and, using toothpicks, secure pineapple slices or fresh strawberries to the top of the ham before baking.
SERVES: 6
hors d'oeuvre Pronunciation (?r d?rv)
n. pl. hors d'oeuvres (?r d?rvz) or hors d'oeuvre
An appetizer served before a meal.
[French hors d'uvre : hors, outside + de, of + uvre, (the main) work.]
It's usually served on a small tray the size of a cake pan lid, you don't need silverware, but small paper plates are nice.
You may want to think about hurting your coworker's feelings. Maybe they really like to cook and it is/was a tradition in her family to make plenty of food for everyone. Is it worth offending her or hurting her feelings ?
(Of course, if she is always bringing burned food or leftover blended casseroles (like pulling stuff out of her fridge and throwing it all together, this needs to be STOPPED . LOL . )
it is the french meaning of first serving.
Look, i can't give you the latin breakdown of the word, but in plain english it means, STARTER, I think in the context that they are using it for the christmas party, they mean everyone should bring fingerfoods.