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Amuse-Bouche - Find Out About This Hot Trend in Entertaining
Amuse-bouche is becoming the hottest
trend in foods and entertaining. If you enjoy offering
your guests interesting fare that always gets raves
you should consider learning about the seduction of
amuse-bouche.
WHAT IS AMUSE-BOUCHE?
The word amuse-bouche is a french expression,
literally translated "mouth-amuser". And no
wonder - amuse-bouche are snappy, single bite creations
which combine intense taste sensations in an artistic
form.
Amuse-bouche is different from your
typical hors d'oeuvres. It is most often offered when
guests are seated at the table. Amuse-bouche not only
offers guests something to taste while waiting for the
dinner, but also sets the 'flavor' of the evening. The
amuse-bouche should compliment the dinner as well as
give guests a sample of the quality of the meal to come.
WHAT CAN I MAKE FOR AMUSE-BOUCHE?
Amuse-bouche concentrates on flavor;
often combining simple, intense flavors alongside rich,
multi-faceted ones. The focus is on savoring and appreciating
the full flavor of a single bite; much as you savor
the intensity of a shot rather than having a full cup.
The amuse-bouche can be a combination
of bite size, single ingredient bites arranged artfully
on a plate or a combination of flavors offered as one
serving on a Chinese spoon. You may also choose a rich,
flavorful soup (such as vichyssoise) presented in a
shot glass along with a spoon.
The key to a good amuse-bouche is quality
ingredients. Whether you're offering simple mandarin
slices alongside a savory salmon mousse or a skewered
shrimp with a complex marinade, you will want to use
the highest quality and most decadent ingredients you
can obtain.
PRESENTATION
Second only to quality ingredients and
full flavor is presentation. Amuse-bouche follows the
French tradition of artistic presentation. Find amuse-bouche
ideas online and take note of the visual presentation.
While not complex, the resulting impression is one of
style and attention to details. Garnish sparingly and
preferably use a simple white plate for optimum presence.
If you are so inclined you may wish
to entertain your guests with a variety of amuse-bouche
at an evening gathering rather than simply a prelude
to a sit down dinner.
You may also choose to compliment your
amuse-bouche with a well chosen wine. Some recipes will
indicate a suitable wine or you can base your selection
on the dominating flavor of the amuse-bouche.
There are several fine recipe books
to guide you as you begin exploring the pleasures of
amuse-bouche, but let your creative spirit shine as
you take inspiration from the simple pleasures of flavor
and entertaining and create your own unique 'mouth-amusers'
for your guests.
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