i am not sure about the spelling but i often find it in books.
2006-07-11 20:53:15 · 11 answers · asked by toby l 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
They are snacks to keep people happy prior to dinner. Like crackers with dip, cheese, tomato, olives etc to go with pre-dinner drinks.
Try hor-derves, that is how we pronounce it.
2006-07-11 21:18:35 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is savoury bits and pieces which are served as appetisers before a meal.
The Italian term Anti-Pasta with which you may be more familiar could be described as Hors d'Oeuvre.
The terminology is originally French
After the French revolution, all the fancy chefs who had no jobs, (as their employers, the aristocrats, had all had their heads chopped off) migrated to the UK and got jobs there, hence why there are so many french terms in English Cuisine!!!
2006-07-11 21:50:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dishes before the main meal
2006-07-11 21:08:07 · answer #3 · answered by mkaamsel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hors d'Oeuvre are appetizers before the meal
2006-07-11 20:57:28 · answer #4 · answered by dumberthangeorgebush 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is that like Horses-doofers?
This is like canapes at the start of a reception.
2006-07-11 20:57:32 · answer #5 · answered by Boris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its just french for appetizers.
: any of various savory foods usually served as appetizers - Merriam Webster dictionary
2006-07-11 20:59:44 · answer #6 · answered by sarah_lynn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are like nibblies but fancy ones, made from salmon caveir etc.
2006-07-11 20:56:59 · answer #7 · answered by Ash 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Horses Hoofs" in french. Its a delicacy in France
2006-07-11 20:57:49 · answer #8 · answered by super_star 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's funny how you spelled it with the "vores"
2006-07-11 20:57:34 · answer #9 · answered by dewdropinn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah like starters, finger buffet, fancy fair.
2006-07-11 20:57:51 · answer #10 · answered by kez 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋