VEGETABLE APPETIZERS

VEGETABLES MAKE EXCELLENT APPETIZERS because they are generally light and refreshing. They are appropriate before a heavy meal, especially one that contains a lot of meat and/or cheese.

Vegetable appetizers can also be used to set the tone for a seasonal meal. It makes good sense to start a spring meal with fresh grown asparagus and a summer supper with marinated zucchini. Starchier vegetables, such as potatoes, are best for winter meals or cocktail parties where you want guests to feel more full.