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    Fondue: Sweet and Savory Recipes for Gathering Around the Table
    Fondue: Sweet and Savory Recipes for Gathering Around the Table
    Fondue: Sweet and Savory Recipes for Gathering Around the Table
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    Fondue: Sweet and Savory Recipes for Gathering Around the Table

    By Bob Simmons and Coleen Simmons

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    Over forty gorgeous photos and forty tempting recipes, from creamy cheese dips and decadent sweet fondues, to savory oil and broth pots.

    What’s not to love about that classic pairing of crusty bread dipped in a medley of melted cheeses or fresh strawberries swirled in warm, creamy chocolate? Fondue is not only a delicious and satisfying way to eat, it’s also a festive way to host company, celebrate a special occasion, or get cozy on a wintry night.

    The recipes in this book offer a range of fondue fare—from hearty favorites like Classic Swiss Fondue and Beef Fondue with Creamy Horseradish Sauce, to broth-based fondues like Shabu-Shabu and other Asian hot pots, which are enjoyed in stages and are ideal for dinner parties. There are also a variety of dessert fondues to satisfy any sweet tooth. You can add flair to this quick party dish with recipes for homemade dippers, or keep it simple with store-bought treats. No matter what the occasion, the recipes inside this beautifully photographed book are sure to inspire lively conversation and a great time.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherOpen Road Integrated Media
    Release dateOct 30, 2012
    ISBN9781681882086
    Fondue: Sweet and Savory Recipes for Gathering Around the Table

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      Book preview

      Fondue - Bob Simmons

      fondue for the modern table

      Nowadays, many of us no longer take the time to gather together around the dining table. But fondue promises to change that. An iconic party dish of days gone by, fondue has recently staged a comeback, and busy cooks are discovering that this time-honored communal dish is an easy, fun way to reconnect with family and friends.

      Cheese fondue has been eaten in Switzerland for centuries, but it wasn’t until the 1960s and 1970s that it became a popular party dish in the United States. The traditional oil fondues of France and broth-based meat and seafood hot pots of Asia arrived on American tables not long after. Like many of our favorite dishes, these communal pots have humble origins, often sustaining peasant families through hard times. Today, they are viewed as creative, festive ways to entertain.

      Included in this book are recipes for some of the best-known fondues and hot pots, like Classic Swiss Fondue (see recipe), Beef Fondue with Creamy Horseradish Sauce (see recipe), Shabu-Shabu (see recipe), and Bittersweet Chocolate Fondue (see recipe). Other recipes are inspired by flavors borrowed from kitchens around the world, like Manchego Fondue with Piquillo Peppers, Toasted Garlic & Paprika (see recipe), Marinated Ahi Fondue with Wasabi Dipping Sauce (see recipe), and Mexican Chocolate Fondue with Orange Essence (see recipe).

      With the proper equipment and the highest-quality ingredients, fondues can be among the easiest and most successful dishes to cook for weekday suppers or company dinners, and you’ll find tips on choosing both in the following chapters. Also, preparing your own dippers will add a special touch to your meals. Turn to see recipe to discover fast, tasty recipes for homemade Tortilla Chips, Grilled Apples, Polenta Cubes, Churros, Sugar Twists, Caramel Corn Clusters, and more. And no matter which fondues and dippers you serve, your communal-pot meals are guaranteed to delight everyone at the table.

      cheese fondues

      about cheese fondues

      classic swiss fondue

      queso fundido

      fontina fondue with truffle oil

      edam fondue with bacon & smothered onions

      pepper jack fondue with roasted garlic

      parmesan & artichoke dip fondue

      blue cheese fondue with port-glazed shallots

      normandy-style fondue

      cream cheese & crabmeat fondue

      manchego fondue with piquillo peppers & toasted garlic

      smoked salmon fondue with cream cheese & dill

      french onion soup fondue

      southwestern layered fondue

      brie fondue with mushrooms & herbs

      cheddar & ale fondue

      provolone fondue with sun-dried tomato pesto

      about cheese fondues

      Centuries ago, the Swiss discovered that the cheeses they made and stored in warmer months hardened over time, making them good candidates for melting and eating with chunks of dried bread during winter. Today, that classic combination has expanded to include a wide variety of imported and domestic cheeses and wines and myriad dippers.

      equipment

      You can use almost any type of fondue pot to serve a cheese fondue. Traditionally, it is made in a heavy, wide earthenware pot called a caquelon, which retains heat well, resists scorching, and is broad enough to make dipping easy. A less traditional option is a specialized metal pot with a ceramic insert. While water simmers in the metal pot, the cheese mixture cooks gently inthe insert. Stainless-steel and enameled cast-iron pots are also good choices because they are durable, nonreactive, and hold heat well. Electric fondue pots have built-in, adjustable thermostats that allow you to make fondues right at the table.

      Most fondue pots come with a stand for steadying the vessel securely above the heat source. Some stands are designed for use with a specific fuel type, so check the manufacturer’s directions for guidelines. Common fuels include gels such as Sterno, denatured alcohol, butane, or even tea lights. If you are using an electric pot, set it up near an outlet with the cord safely out of traffic.

      ingredients

      The best cheese fondues start with a good melting cheese. Any cheeses that don’t melt well on their own, such as smoked Gouda or some processed cheeses, won’t melt well in a fondue. Tossing a little cornstarch with the cheese prevents clumping and helps thicken the fondue to a creamy consistency. A flavorful acidic ingredient, such as dry white wine, gives the fondue depth, helps keep it creamy and smooth, and prevents it from scorching. Beer, hard cider, or fresh citrus juice can be used in place of the wine. These ingredients are the basics. Beyond them is a pantryful of herbs, spices, aromatics, such as garlic, onion, and chile, and liqueurs—including the traditional cherry-flavored kirsch—that can be used to flavor cheese fondues.

      Crusty dippers, from bread cubes, pita crisps, and tortilla chips to cubes of fried polenta, are ideal for swirling in cheese fondue. Although raw vegetables are tasty in salads, most of them should be briefly cooked (blanched) in salted water until tender-crisp (see recipe) for dipping into fondue. Other flavorful dippers include pieces of warmed cooked potato or sausage.

      good melting cheeses...

      • Swiss-style cheeses such as Gruyère & Emmentaler

      • Blue cheeses such as Roquefort & Maytag blue

      • Soft-ripened cheeses such as Teleme, Brie & Camembert

      • Semi-soft cheeses such as Jack, Havarti & mozzarella

      • Semi-hard cheeses such as Cheddar, Edam & Manchego

      cooking & serving

      Cheese fondue is surprisingly easy to make. It can be prepared in a saucepan on the stove top and then transferred to a fondue pot for serving, or you can make it in an electric fondue pot at the table. Before you cut up or shred the cheese, always remove and discard any hard rinds or any soft exterior molds, such as those on Brie or Camembert, or your fondue will not be smooth. Then cut or shred the cheese finely, especially a hard cheese, so it will melt evenly.

      When it is time to eat, invite diners to spear their dipper of choice onto the end of a fondue fork and plunge it into the communal pot of molten cheese. Tradition calls for stirring the cheese in a figure-eight motion across the bottom of the pot to both coat the dipper thoroughly and stir the cheese mixture. The cheese-coated morsel is then transferred to a plate, slipped free of the fondue fork, and eaten with a table fork. If the fondue becomes too thick or stringy during serving, thin it slightly by stirring in a tablespoon or two of the liquid used in the recipe.

      fondue rituals...

      Fondue customs vary from household to household. One of the more popular traditions holds that if a diner drops a cube of bread into the fondue, he or she must kiss the person

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