Cuisines of the Alps: Recipes, Drinks, and Lore from France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Italy, Germany, Austria, and Slovenia (Hippocrene Cookbook Library) [Hardcover]

Kay Shaw Nelson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2004 | Series: Hippocrene Cookbook Library

A majestic mountain system in south-central Europe, the Alps form an arc spanning almost 750 miles from the Mediterranean Sea through northern Italy and southeast France, Switzerland, southern Germany, and Austria and into the northwest part of the Balkan Peninsula. Cuisines of the Alps takes a culinary tour through the region, with stops in Northern Italy for risotto a la Milanese and osso buco; in Austrian for goulash and linzer torte; for dumplings in Bavaria; raclette in Switzerland; French trout au bleu, and in Slovenia for eggplant stew and walnut cake, among many other delights. Cuisines of the Alps will enhance your knowledge of the region's cookery, bringing the snow-capped peaks, with their robust, homey dishes into your kitchen.

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Kay Shaw Nelson

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"The cookery of the Alpine countries, a historically complex area comprising seven nations, is as fascinating to explore as it is to savor. This collection of distinguished cuisines contains a wealth of culinary treasures carefully evolved over the centuries by creative cooks. Indeed, the kitchens of these countries have produced cherished delicacies as well as flavorful, hearty dishes that have an enduring appeal."

Product Details

• Hardcover: 197 pages
• Publisher: Hippocrene Books (October 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781810582
• ISBN-13: 978-0781810586
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #244,456 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #100 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Regional & International > International

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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars First Rate, April 27, 2006

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Jennifer A. Wickes "Food Writer" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cuisines of the Alps: Recipes, Drinks, and Lore from France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Italy, Germany, Austria, and Slovenia (Hippocrene Cookbook Library) (Hardcover)

"Cuisines of the Alps" is a culinary journey filled with recipes and lore from France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Italy, Germany, Austria and Slovenia.

Kay Shaw Nelson shares her passion for food from the Alps in this book. She is a food writer and author of eighteen cookbooks.

Hippocrene Books is known for their cookbooks from exotic countries, such as, "Argentina Cooks!", "Icelandic Food and Cookery" and "Tastes of the Pyrenees". Here is yet another addition!

Nelson's introduction takes us on a mini-tour of the beautiful Alps! Her description of the region helps the reader envision such a lovely area with snow-capped mountain peaks, trees, people and homes. Her recipes are easy-to-follow and extremely tasty!

The chapters included in this book are: Appetizers; Soups; Eggs and Cheese Dishes; Fish; Meat, Poultry and Game; Vegetables and Salads; Pasta, Rice and Other Grains; Desserts; and Drinks and Wine. Some of the more delectable recipes are: goulash, linzer torte, Liechtenstein Corn-Bean Salad, walnut cake, Wine Cream, dumplings, Bavarian Beer Soup, and Fondue!

For people interested in a comprehensive cookbook on cookery in the Alps, Nelson really brings home the passion!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars No hyperlinked recipe index, November 26, 2011

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Wout - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Cuisines of the Alps (Hippocrene Cookbook Library) (Kindle Edition)

This book is a rather wordy introduction to the various cuisines that can be found in the various cultures living in the Alps.

Most of the time, the recipes are very simple, which is nice although it doesn't make this book very special, especially since there are no pictures.

The annoying thing is that while there is a recipe index and an ingredient index, they are not hyperlinked. So using the book on a Kindle for cooking is not easy.

Finally it must be said that the font for the book is beautiful :-)

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, just no pictures, June 24, 2009

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This review is from: Cuisines of the Alps: Recipes, Drinks, and Lore from France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Italy, Germany, Austria, and Slovenia (Hippocrene Cookbook Library) (Hardcover)

The recipes I have tried (paprika potatoes and poulet morengo) are delicious! Easy to follow recipe guide and a nice history of each recipe.
Only downside is that there are no pictures but I really like this book!