cocktail sausage
Bite-sized hot dog
A cocktail sausage is a small sausage served as finger food at parties and gatherings.
They're typically about two inches long—sized for eating in one or two bites without utensils.
Often served warm with toothpicks, sometimes wrapped in pastry or glazed with sauce: She put out a platter of cocktail sausages.
Small savory appetizer
- canapéTopped bite-sized appetizer
- finger foodUtensil-free small bites
- party platterShared dish for gatherings
- toothpickPointed stick for teeth
skewer · dip · mustard · nibble · starter · buffet · antipasto · tapas
Small enough for one mouthful
- miniSmall-scale version
- chipolataThin small sausage
- snack-sizedPortioned for nibbling
- morselSmall piece of food
small · petite · tidbit · mouthful · party size · snackable · tiny · kid-friendly
Filled with combustion haze
- saltyTasting of brine
- meatyRich in content
- umamiFifth taste sensation
- seasonedFlavored or battle-tested
spiced · grilled · marinated · glazed · barbecue sauce · honey mustard · sweet chili · tangy
Self-service meal display
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- cateringSupplying prepared meals professionally
potluck · housewarming · holiday party · host · guests · entertaining · punch bowl · mingle
hors d'oeuvre
Small savory appetizer
- canapéTopped bite-sized appetizer
- finger foodUtensil-free small bites
- party platterShared dish for gatherings
toothpick · skewer · dip · mustard · nibble · starter · buffet · antipasto · tapas · mezze
bite-sized
Small enough for one mouthful
- miniSmall-scale version
- chipolataThin small sausage
- snack-sizedPortioned for nibbling
morsel · small · petite · tidbit · mouthful · party size · snackable · tiny · kid-friendly
smoky
Filled with combustion haze
seasoned · spiced · grilled · marinated · glazed · barbecue sauce · honey mustard · sweet chili · tangy · peppery
buffet
Self-service meal display
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
catering · potluck · housewarming · holiday party · host · guests · entertaining · punch bowl · mingle · festive
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German minced-pork sausage
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cocktail sausagebeef Wellington
Pastry-encased filet mignon
main course · filet mignon · entrée · charcuterie · sit-down dinner
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