We normally have several vegetable side dishes but sometimes I think it would be nice to have a fresh green salad to start of the meal. (hezzi-dsbooksandcooks.com)
These are generally easy to make, and can serve as a meal, or as the start of a meal. (bembu.com)
With the Honor Wine program, guests can pour their own glasses of House Valoroso Red and White wine, crafted for Macaroni Grill in Tuscany, Italy, which is placed in the middle of the table at the start of the meal with warm rosemary peasant bread, olive oil and cracked pepper. (foodnewsfeed.com)