What is Vol-au-vent?

Vol-au-vent — A light, round bite-sized shell of puff pastry, sometimes with a pastry lid, with a delicate filling, served as a hot or cold starter or hors d'oeuvre. The filling is made of meat, seafood or vegetables, usually bound with a sauce. You can buy ready-made vol-au-vents from delis and larger supermarkets.