In the US. An appetizer is a small dish that comes before the main meal to stimulate the appetite while entree is the main course of a meal.
Why do Americans call entrees appetizers?
Americans get made fun of a fair bit for using the word entrée. ... The word entrée entered the French culinary lexicon by way of music. An entrée is a term used to speak of an opening act in a musical or opera. So, it follows, an entrée was a beginning course for a traditional, French multi-course meal.
What are some examples of entrees?
Main Course/ Entrées
- Butter Chicken.
- Palak Paneer.
- Rogan Josh (Mutton/Lamb in a Kashmiri chilli pepper gravy)
- Grilled Chicken with Fresh Cherry Salsa.
- Bombay Grilled Chutney Sandwich.
- Persian Chicken Joojeh Kebabs.
- Spicy Pork Vindaloo.
- Bombay Sloppy Joes (Kheema Pav)
