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Amuse-Bouche: Little Bites Of Delight Before the Meal Begins
Amuse-bouche (pronounced ah-myuz boosh) are today what hors d'oeuvres were to America in the 1950 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.
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.
288 pages, Hardcover
First published October 22, 2002
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July 14, 2013
With Amuse-Bouche being all the rage at the top restaurants in the country, Rick Tramonto delivers a book worthy of the pedigree of the people involved.
Tramanto himself is a top rated chef, having been nominated for the James Beard award for best chef in the Midwest, four times, and winning the title in 2003. Here he presents an amazing collection of recipes that will inspire chefs of all levels. Be forewarned however, there are recipes that require items such as Foie Gras and other exotic ingredients. But for the most part, even the home chef can use the recipes as a springboard to creative ideas with the ingredients they have on hand.
Rounding out the outstanding presentation is the wonderful James Beard award winning photography of Tim Turner. Fans of inspired culinary arts, and food photography, will certainly enjoy this book!
Tramanto himself is a top rated chef, having been nominated for the James Beard award for best chef in the Midwest, four times, and winning the title in 2003. Here he presents an amazing collection of recipes that will inspire chefs of all levels. Be forewarned however, there are recipes that require items such as Foie Gras and other exotic ingredients. But for the most part, even the home chef can use the recipes as a springboard to creative ideas with the ingredients they have on hand.
Rounding out the outstanding presentation is the wonderful James Beard award winning photography of Tim Turner. Fans of inspired culinary arts, and food photography, will certainly enjoy this book!
July 3, 2012
Intriguing ideas. Lovely pairings. This made me want to craft an afternoon of delights for my friends. Because sometimes a bite is all you really need. Based on the other reviews, I feel a little cheated. Read the book on my Kindle. Sadly missed out on all the photos.
May 8, 2020
A tasty cookbook. Recipes look interesting. Some seem like a bit of work for such a small bite, but it provides lots of mouthwatering creativity.
December 25, 2021
Spoons, forks, foams - and more to amuse your bouche
Cookbooks dedicated to just amuse bouche recipes are few and far between. Which is a different way to say that this volume doesn’t have too much competition. And that there is plenty of room for more books in this category. What would have helped make this one even better would have been the inclusion of some food photography to help illustrate the pieces. A Little bit less ‘me, me, me’ from the chef would also help tighten up the text a bit and focus it where it matters: the ideas, the techniques, the textures - and the flavours. Useful inspiration nevertheless.
Cookbooks dedicated to just amuse bouche recipes are few and far between. Which is a different way to say that this volume doesn’t have too much competition. And that there is plenty of room for more books in this category. What would have helped make this one even better would have been the inclusion of some food photography to help illustrate the pieces. A Little bit less ‘me, me, me’ from the chef would also help tighten up the text a bit and focus it where it matters: the ideas, the techniques, the textures - and the flavours. Useful inspiration nevertheless.
November 17, 2024
What a colorful and creative cookbook! I found it by chance while I was book shopping one day, and I got it out of curiosity. I'm impressed by the recipes! Some of them require very few ingredients and look easy enough to prepare. I will have to try them out on my own to be sure. I wish all of the recent had a picture for what the completed recipe should look like. I'm new to the Amuse-Bouche scene, so it would be helpful to see what I'm trying to accomplish in the end. Other than that, I am excited to try out these diverse and delicious sounding recipes!!!
October 22, 2021
Some cute clever recipes. Definitely a book worth skimming.
August 16, 2022
Gorgeous cookbook with fun recipes
April 19, 2010
Gorgeous photos and scrumptious ideas. These are little things to make as appetizers. They are all about the size of a spoon. Loved it.
September 2, 2011
great book with great thoughts....
February 19, 2011
Eye opening collection of various small eats and treats.
July 20, 2016
No photos in the ebook. :(
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