Fiona Smith (1)

The book begins with the question: "Which fondue is for you?" and Ms. Smith describes the different types of fondue: Cheese, Oil, Stock, Modern style, & Sweet. There are over 25 different recipes with accompanying photographs.

I must say I have never heard of most of these types of fondue: Roast tomato, Fonduta, Raclette (you heat your individual tray w/ the fondue in it), Lamb w/ toasted baharat (a seed mixture), Bagna cauda (anchovy garlic), Smoked fish, Hot ginger & crab, Mascarpone & rose, White chocolate w/ lemon & gin...and several more.

I'm thinking I'm not that adventurous as to try most of these, but they did sound as good as they looked… (mehr)

More than just leaf lettuce on a plate, salads have been transformed in Fiona Smith's new cookbook, Great Salads and Sides: simply delicious recipes for everyday eating and entertaining. The book offers mouth-watering recipes for both side salads and entrée salads including everything from Classic Caesar Salad to Pork & Lentil Salad. There is also a great selection of recipes for warm sides including Three Nut Pilaf and Ratatouille. Other chapters include Salsas and Dips; and Relishes, Pickles, and Sauces.

This book features gorgeous food photography in full color by Diana Miller. There is also a Glossary of Ingredients, Index, websites, and conversion charts. A beautiful addition to any cookbook collection. However, there is one area which could be improved; the font is too small and light. Bolder text would make reading the recipes much easier.

The bottom line: You don't need to be a vegetarian to enjoy a salad. Recommended for cooks of all levels.

This review appeared in MiniBookBytes Blog first: http://minibookbytes.blogspot.com/… (mehr)