amuse-bouches
Tiny complimentary morsels
Amuse-bouches is the plural of amuse-bouche, a small complimentary appetizer served before a meal in fine dining.
The French term means literally "mouth amuser"—a single bite meant to prepare the palate and showcase the chef's style: The waiter brought out amuse-bouches of chilled cucumber soup in tiny cups.
Small savory appetizer
- canapéTopped bite-sized appetizer
- starterInitiator of action
- tasterOne who samples
- nibbleSmall, tentative bite
antipasto · tapas · finger food · crudité · bruschetta · meze · dim sum · banchan
Twice-cooked pastry dough
- bliniSlavic buckwheat cakes
- tartineSingle-slice topped bread
- canapéTopped bite-sized appetizer
- crostiniToasted Italian appetizer bread
petit four · quenelle · vol-au-vent · pâté · tapenade · foie gras · escargot · brandade
Curated sequence of small courses
- degustationCareful tasting of foods
- Michelin starFine dining excellence rating
- haute cuisineElevated culinary artistry
- culinary artCraft of preparing food
gastronomy · epicurean · sommelier · artisanal · white tablecloth · prix fixe · omakase · course
hors d'oeuvre
Small savory appetizer
nibble · antipasto · tapas · finger food · crudité · bruschetta · meze · dim sum · banchan · aperitivo
choux
Twice-cooked pastry dough
crostini · petit four · quenelle · vol-au-vent · pâté · tapenade · foie gras · escargot · brandade · gâteau
tasting menu
Curated sequence of small courses
- degustationCareful tasting of foods
- Michelin starFine dining excellence rating
- haute cuisineElevated culinary artistry
culinary art · gastronomy · epicurean · sommelier · artisanal · white tablecloth · prix fixe · omakase · course · palate cleanser
bite-sized
Small enough for one mouthful
miniature · dainty · spoon · skewer · elegant · artful · plated · composed · garnished · colorful
amuse-bouchespetit fours
Tiny ornate French confections
digestifs · dessert · digestif · coffee service · main course
amuse-bouchesmain course
Primary dish served
entrée · feast · banquet · groaning board · tasting menu
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