Customer Reviews

Fondues from Around the World

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Fondue isn't something you make on a daily basis, but after buying this book, you will find yourself setting up the pot and burner much more often. We chose this particular fondue book because of the fantastic selection of types of fondues, from cheese to oil to dessert. Within these different types, there are recipes to cater to cooks who enjoy making challenging gourmet recipes with hard-to-find ingredients, as well as recipes at the opposite end of the spectrum for quick and delicious low-budget fondues with every day ingredients. The book also gives succinct and useful equipment and preparation tips. We've yet to host a fondue party without rave reviews for the main attraction dish - thanks to this book!

The pictures in this book are hilarious, because they are from another era, bless this little book's heart.

However, the recipes are quite wonderful and tasty. I have not tried anywhere near the 200 recipes. However, the ones I have tried are excellent! My favorite is the Toblerone Fondue. MMMM! Be sure to save extra room if that is dessert!

My friends love when I announce fondue night, and later they ask me for recipes when they host their own. With this book I have more than enough ideas for myself and to share.

Also, the book includes raclette recipes. I think that's nice, now that I have a raclette grill.

Bottom line is, don't let the pictures get you down or fool you, the recipes and fondue history in this book are great.

I found many amazing Fondue recipes in this book. My favorites are the Classic Fondue (always a hit); the Dill Fondue and the Toblerone Fondue. I throw a big fondue party every year, featuring four types of cheese fondue and two dessert fondues. The recipes in this book have never let me down. They are delicious and easy to prepare. This book is highly recommended.

Great variations on a theme. Found the exact recipe I was looking for and tons of others to try!

This is my favorite Fondue cookbook, and you could tell if you saw the folded pages of my fav recipes. I have not tried even half of the recipes and am thoroughly pleased with this. I have not tried them, but them, but there are Asian inspired dishes to try.

I am wishing for a Raclette for Christmas, and there are also recipes for that grill in this book also. It is nice to know if I get my Raclette, I already have recipes.

Highly, Highly recommend this cookbook.

I grew up thinking that fondues were just cheese, cheese, cheese, so I leapt at a book that would broaden my understanding. This is exactly that I got in this book. Coverage of various styles may not be deep, but the authors present a sampling of an enormous range of fondue pot uses from various cuisines around the world.

A small nit to pick is that the text is somewhat clumsily translated from German, and it pays to read the recipe instructions carefully prior to starting. The instructions are not particularly well segmented and laid out for you to read as you go. Nevertheless, for the one and only fondue cookbook in my collection, this was a great pick.

I have tabbed this book like crazy!! My father in law gave me a fondue pot for my b-day. I remember my mom her friends playing cards listening to Al Green records(am i dating myself?) and eating out of one pot. That was the depth of my experience with fondue. I bought this book so that I would have a clue as to what to do with my gift. I have tried about half of the meat and cheese recipes and the majority have been well recieved. The pictures give it a bit of a dated look but the good simple food transcends the time that has passed since this book was first published. It is simple and easy to follow. This is a great primer for those new to fondue.

Fondue deserves a comeback and this book is a great way to get some great ideas for many different occasions. Many different forms of fondue are covered and my family really loves the dessert fondue with the melted Toblerone bars. Yummm

This book has lots of good recipes but it does seem to repeat itself some what by printing out new recipes for variants on a theme. That being said it is still my favorite book of fondue recipes and ideas.

While you're buying this book take a look at the Le Creuset Fondue pots. In my opinion, they are the best!

This book is a scream -- but it's also got some great recipes. It's a scream because it's so "'70s" -- that alone makes it worth the price. It has lots of good recipes and seems quite comprehensive. It covers all sorts of cheese fondue, meat fondue, and court bouillon recipes. It gives plenty of excellent sauce and dip ideas. It gives great ideas about "go withs" so you won't have any trouble thinking of complete fondue-based meals. Plus, you'll be so glad the '70s are long gone!