The Swiss Cookbook (Hippocrene International Cookbooks) [Paperback]

Nika Standen Hazelton (Author)

Book Description

Series: Hippocrene International Cookbooks | Publication Date: May 1998

Drawing from her long experience of and affection for Switzerland, cookbook expert Nika Hazelton explains the basic elements of Swiss cooking as it is understood and practised in Swiss homes. Her 'lessons' include such necessities as complete directions for 'au bleu' fish cookery, for making superb dumplings or Swiss pasts, for plain or fancy Fondue in all its variations, and for roasting veal in the Swiss manner. The book's 250 recipes, gathered over many years from peasants, housewives, and chefs through history, cover the range of home cooking, from appetisers to desserts. Included are such delights as Heidi's Devil's Dip, Gypsy Salad, Farina-Cheese Souffle, Minced Veal Bellevoir, and Apfelbroisi. This classic guide to Swiss cuisine, originally published by Atheneum, is sure to prove a favourite to today's cook as well.

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Nika Standen Hazelton

Product Details

• Paperback: 236 pages
• Publisher: Hippocrene Books (May 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781805872
• ISBN-13: 978-0781805872
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,124,477 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Enjoyable, March 27, 2000

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"amccullough" - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Swiss Cookbook (Hippocrene International Cookbooks) (Paperback)

I really enjoyed this cookbook because it features a lot of authentic Swiss food. I worked in the area when I was in college and this book contains recipes for many of the dishes I enjoyed. This cookbook was originally published about 30 years ago, so some of the preparation styles are a bit dated. The food is delicious, but the fat content can be high.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Swiss Cookbook, August 19, 2003

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Joan Sweeney (mountain lakes, new jersey United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Swiss Cookbook (Hippocrene International Cookbooks) (Paperback)

For anyone who loves Switzerland, this is not only a cookbook but a beautifully written tribute to that lovely country. Although it was published in 1967, most of the almost lyrical observations are still valid because the Swiss hold to their traditions steadfastly. It is an authentic description of the countryside, the Swiss and the cooking of that most charming place.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Swiss Cookbook by Nika Hazelton, September 13, 2005

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S. E. Pfaendler (York, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Swiss Cookbook (Hippocrene International Cookbooks) (Paperback)

I was so pleased to purchase three copies of my well-used cookbook, containing many family favorites, for my daughters! Since I believed my (signed) hardback copy was no longer available after so long, finding the softcover version online was a delight.