Amuse-Bouche: Little Bites That Delight Before the Meal Begins

Amuse-bouche (pronounced ah-myuz boosh) are today what hors d'oeuvres were to America in the 1950s: a relatively unknown feature of French culinary tradition that, once introduced, immediately became standard fare. Chefs at many fine restaurants offer guests an amuse-bouche, a bite-sized treat that excites the tongue and delights the eye, before the meal is served. Nobody does it better than the celebrated executive chef/partner of Chicago?s Tru, Rick Tramonto. Amuse-bouche are a fa-vorite of diners at Tru, many of whom come expressly to enjoy the ?grand amuse"--an assortment of four different taste sensations.

Amuse-Bouche offers an array of recipes, from elegant and sophisticated to casual and surprising?but always exquisite?that will inspire home cooks to share these culinary jewels with their guests. From Black Mission Figs with Mascarpone Foam and Prosciutto di Parma to Curried Three-Bean Salad, from Soft Polenta with Forest Mushrooms to Blue Cheese Foam with Port Wine Reduction, Tramonto?s creations will embolden the novice and the experienced cook alike to experiment with unfamiliar ingredients and techniques.

Organized by type of amuse and season of the year, the book also includes a directory of sources for specialty products. With more than a hundred recipes and with fifty-two full-page color photographs by James Beard Award--winning photographer Tim Turner, Amuse-Bouche enchants the eyes as much as an amuse pleases the palate. more

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4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Apr-06-2009; A unique cookbook full of inspiring ideas, but ultimately it's just a novelty; A great book filled with great recipes that can be used to make an amuse-bouche, appetizers, or even a main course. This book is not for beginners, however, and many of the techniques and ingredients are going to be outside the reach of...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Feb-21-2009; The Chefs Introduction; Rick Tramonto is a master of the amuse-bouche (first bite)! His recipes are outstanding and give you an idea of the type of chef that he is! His amuse creations can be just a stepping stone towards any chefs own unique creations. Rick...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Nov-14-2008; A must have book for any serious foodie; Serving an amuse bouche at the start of any dinner is in style but even if it wasn't it's a wonderful way to kick off any dinner party. The purpose is, yes, to kick off the dinner but also with one or two bites to create anticipaton for...; read full review | report as inappropriate

4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Jul-07-2008; From Hannibal Lecter's Table to Yours; I really enjoyed the idea of this book. I was familiar with the title words from cookbooks and menus but I had never heard it used in popular culture until I saw the movie "Red Dragon" several years ago. Hannibal Lecter was serving a...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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4/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Apr-06-2009; A unique cookbook full of inspiring ideas, but ultimately it's just a novelty; A great book filled with great recipes that can be used to make an amuse-bouche, appetizers, or even a main course. This book is not for beginners, however, and many of the techniques and ingredients are going to be outside the reach of...; read full review | report as inappropriate

3/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Dec-26-2007; I wish; Wow what an awesome book. While living in NYC and Miami, I didn't have a hard time finding interesting ingredients like razor clams, squab and foie gras, but living in an area with limited grocery stores I feel abandoned. If I thought...; read full review | report as inappropriate