Amuse-Bouche: A punch to the gut, but with a fine taste. ​In Larousse, an Amuse-Bouche (literally, "mouth amuser") is a small appetizer served by the chef before the first course. It’s free. It’s a gift. And like any good gift, it should leave you speechless. ​Too many amateur cooks (and others, for that matter) mistake an amuse-bouche for a simple food sample. As if they're giving you a mini-sarmale to show you the restaurant cooks sarmale. No, man. An amuse-bouche is a surprise. It’s a chance

Gourmet Recipes: Amuse Bouche