Savoury (small dish)

Savoury (small dish)

The final, savoury course of a traditional British formal meal, following the sweet pudding or dessert course. The Savoury is designed to clear the palate before the Port is served. It generally consists of salty and plain elements. Typical savouries might be:
*Scotch woodcock
*Welsh rabbit
*Sardines on toast
*Angels on horseback
*Devils on horseback


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