Amuse Bouche an Artisan Gift from the Chef
Amuse Bouche, a French term for “mouth amuser” or “to please”. A singular bite of unbridled culinary enthusiasm, that plays a functional role of inciting, distinctive palate pleasures, especially when complemented with wine or cocktails. It prepare's the guest for the meal, and offer's a glimpse as to the chef’s verve.
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These offerings may even be triflingly simple, and of humble origins, yet intoxicating luscious combinations; like Spartan olives and buttery brie, or hunks of virgin white feta, accompanied by a crock of tapenade for slathering. Just as the goddess Athena sprung from the head of Zeus, Amuse Bouche sprung from the heads of Nouvelle Cuisine royalty, in order to exhibit their artistry.
Hors d’oeuvre and canapé, fiddle-faddle like jealous princely cousins, governing from an entirely different kingdom, in that they are ordered from a menu by a guest. Unlike Amuse Bouche they lack the wickedly whimsical, "one-two" bite, punch that titillates and tantalizes the palate. They cannot be ordered by anyone, for they are off the menu offerings. Served the same to each seated guest, and they are a gift, free of charge by the chef. The Creole~French refer to this as “Lagniappe”, meaning a little something extra.
Play with these possibilities in thy hours of leisure and begin offering an Amuse Bouche, as your guests await their table. Or just surprise them, once they are seated. I have included some wonderful middle of the road offerings that won’t break the TBOB (TAARP bailed out bank).
- Smoked Salmon Crisps ~ by Thomas Keller
- “Cornets” Salmon Tartare with Sweet Red Onion Crème Fraîche ~ http://carolcookskeller.blogspot.com/2008/10/cornets-salmon-tartare-with-sweet-red.html
- Seafood /sweet miniatures tomatoes on mini forks.
- Steamed razor clam with fried artichoke heart.
- Blini with sour cream and smoked salmon.
- Lamb carpaccio with scallion-ginger and chive topping.
- Hummus
- Taramosalata
- Spinach phyllo folds /Go to: http://www.phyllo.com
For more ideas, visit two of my favorite treasure sites: http://kalofagas.ca/ & http://greekgourmand.blogspot.com/
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