MEAT AND CHICKEN APPETIZERS

MEAT APPETIZERS STRIKE US AS COCKTAIL party food. Most are substantial, so that if dinner is soon to follow, you should offer something light, like Prosciutto-Wrapped Melon, or small portions of sliced meats, such as prosciutto and salami, served with bread, olives, and cheese.

Most meat appetizers must be served hot. We suggest ways to prepare as much as possible in advance (sauces can generally be made and other ingredients can be prepared and often skewered), but meat appetizers usually involve some last-minute cooking.