Introduction There’s a scene almost everyone has imagined at least once: friends gathered around a beautifully set table, wine glasses gently clinking, great conversation flowing late into the evening, and elegant appetizers spread across the table that pair perfectly with every sip. It sounds like something out of a European film or a sophisticated Instagram …

Have you ever invited friends over for dinner, felt incredibly excited about the main course, and then faced that classic dilemma right when it came to the appetizers: ‘What do I serve first without looking like I just threw something random together?’ You can relax, you are definitely not alone in this. Most people underestimate …