Nowadays, the starter is often the first course of a meal, served directly before the main course. Starters come in a wide variety and may be served hot or cold. However, as part of a formal dinner, they may be served after the soups. In this case, the starter is therefore no longer the first dish of a meal, but comes second or third in the sequence of courses. They consist of a varied of hot or cold food served at the beginning of the meal, to stimulate the appetite, without being too rich...