Little Bites Are Big Treats

Amuse Bouche
In restaurants and homes, small plates are taking the place of large entrees. Dishes such as arugula salad pizzette, artichoke-goat-cheese crab dip and hummus with seared ground lamb set the stage for hours of nibbling and conversation.
In Italy, guests are served antipasti. In Spain, tapas. And in Greece, mezes. In the United States, cooks refer to them as "little bites" or ...
... "small plates," appetizer-size nibbles that are ideal for holiday soirees.
Small plates can be festive appetizers or, when grouped together, savory bursts of complementary flavors to make a whole meal. In restaurants and homes, small plates are taking the place of large entrees. Made for sharing, ...

Full Story: Mezes: little bites for big nights; By DAI HUYNH, on Chron.com

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