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Red Seal Cook

Category - Garde-manger

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In its most literal context, what is a canapé?

A tiny open-faced sandwich served as an hors d’oeuvres
A synonym for an hors d’oeuvres
A tiny boat shaped shell made from a savoury dough filled with a variety of fillings and used as an hors d’oeuvres
A tiny puff pastry filled with a variety of fillings and used as an hors d’oeuvres

Explanation

Answer: A - Canapés may be synonymous with hors d’oeuvres in today’s context, however the term literally refers to miniature open faced sandwiches which are lavishly decorated in order to create an appealing hors d’oeuvres. Barquettes and profiteroles are both considered to be a form of canapé as well.

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