The New Fondue Cookbook

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of The New Fondue Cookbook.

I was excited when my request was approved because...well, I love to eat, but I especially love fondue!

I used to think fondue was just about cheese (savory) and chocolate (sweet) but the recipes in this cookbook allowed me to think outside the (fondue) box.

There are classic recipes for both entrees and dessert but recipes I never would have imagined like beef bourguignon. I doubt it will taste like the real thing a la Julia Child but I'm willing to give it a try.

Since I have a major sweet tooth, the dessert recipes were the ones I focused on the most and I have to say the tiramisu fondue caught my eye. I love tiramisu and have been considering making it from scratch but I think I'll try the fondue version first.

I did appreciate recipes like chicken wings that could be made alongside to eat with the fondue.

The photos came through well, even on my Kindle. I just wished there were more photos!

This is a fun cookbook, with easy to follow recipes. It would make a great holiday gift for yourself, if you love fondue or know someone who does.

I love fondue, whether sweet or savory. The process of being with friends and dipping foods into a fondue is so much fun. This book contains both savory and sweet fondue, but even better it contains recipes for making some fun dippers. Each recipe also recommends what dippers work best with that fondue. Great book!

The New Fondue Cookbook is a tutorial and recipe collection written and developed around fondue dishes. Due out 8th Dec 2020 from Simon & Schuster on their Adams Media imprint, it's 160 pages and will be available in hardcover and ebook formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links. I've really become enamored of ebooks with interactive formats lately.

I grew up a child of the 70s and can remember many family dinners and my parents entertaining around fondue. I love all kinds of fondue and hot-pot meals from chocolate fondue with breadcubes and banana slices to Mongolian hot pot. All of my remembered recipes are here along with a cross section of other more modern twists on the method.

A short introduction with tools and supplies and some safety do's and dont's leads directly to the cookbook. The recipes are arranged thematically: Savory fondues (with nods to an impressive number of world cuisines - European, Asian, South American, North American and more) and sweet fondues (chocolate, marshmallow, flambé (oooooh) etc). There are 100+ recipes, enough to keep even the most fondue obsessed cook going for ages.

The recipes are given with English (American) measurements only. There is a minimalist conversion table included at the back of the book with metric equivalents which is nice, but readers would be as well off with google conversion. It's a nice gesture, though. The ingredients are listed in a bullet list sidebar format along with special info in the headers including tips and background and serving suggestions. There are very few (none, really) which require difficult to source ingredients. Nutritional info is not included. The authors have included an alphabetical recipe index including ingredients (have chicken? find appropriate recipes listed under "chicken").

We're definitely going to try more of these recipes. Well written book, tasty recipes. I've dinged half a star for the dearth of photographs. For cooks who -need- photographs for serving ideas, this might be problematic.

Four and a half stars.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

You the bandit that made off with Grandma's fondue pot?? They all made fun of you right?? Well....this is the best kind of sweet revenge!!

I did get Grandma's electric, Teflon fondue pot and have enjoyed it for a couple years. However, I always had in my head that I needed this huge selection of bits to go into the fondue. This book changed my mind. I plan on making this cookbook my Icelandic tradition Christmas book so I can spend those special couple holiday days enjoying some mighty fine eats.

I made the mistake of reading this in bed for the evening. Best directions would be to read in the morning so you have time to purchase supplies and incorporate one of these recipes into the evening meal. The variety, breadth, depth, etc of the recipes are even such that you might not have to go on a grocery run to make something exciting!

Although, the caveat on that is that you must love cheese and chocolate to be well stocked enough for most recipes. However, there were a few - Key Lime Pie & Warm Berry Compote come to mind as immediate makes that don't need chocolate or cheese. There were quite a few recipes that didn't have cheese or chocolate so this could be a very good investment if you love fondue but loved ones have dietary limitations.

I can honestly say that I was beyond impressed with the recipes. Nice, simple cheese and chocolate fondues that are your basic fondues that offered interesting twists on taste. Pineapple Orange Curry with Chicken, Mixed Sausage with Red Pearl Onions in Beer, and Caribbean Butterflied Shrimp with cream, lime and rum can be first used with shrimp then can be used up in the same meal with bananas - all with no cheese. Those sounded like something different to spice up and excite my dining options anytime of year..

I am really not even going to get into the dessert fondues. OMG!! There is no need to torment you like that. But I think I will. Bourbon and Butterscotch, Coconut Milk & Macadamia, Mascarpone & Calvados, and White Peach Shortcake are all examples of something other then the chocolate or caramel that usually comes to mind for dessert fondues. Truly decadent to simply brilliant. Heavy to light and something for all tastes.

Winter in Minnesota this year is going to be fabulous- scratch that- is going to taste fabulous!!

Thanks to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for an ARC to prepare this honest review.

Awesome book about fondue! I used to think there was only two types of fondue: cheese or chocolate! But this book showed me so many possibilities and I've realized I am missing out for not using my fondue machine more often! The recipes look amazing and there are lots of different savory and sweet recipes! Most of them have photos and they all look so good! Yum! I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review

Christmas Eve is our big family celebration and on Christmas afternoon it’s just us, the kids, and fondue as we enjoy a quiet and relaxed afternoon together. Typically I fall back on the old staples, but I like to explore and try new recipes. This book is exactly what I needed.

In addition to savory and sweet fondues, I like that the author included hot pot and shabu-shabu as well. The instructions and recipes are easy to follow and provide so many different options that I can accommodate most appetites and food sensitivities. I will be using our fondue pot more than just at Christmas from here on out!

LOVE THIS!!! My family loves all things cheese and chocolate and it’s such a treat to be able to create different types of fondue from the comfort of your own home. Thank you netgalley for this treat!

For the fondue lover, this cookbook will inspire you to have fondue more often.

For the beginner, welcome to the introductory cookbook of fondue you've been waiting for.

I like to make fondue around Christmas time and usually just do a broth based fondue. This year I wanted to try cheese fondue and a different broth base. This book has exactly what I am looking for and I am excited to try new recipes this year. This book also includes a variety of accompaniments to the fondue that are unique and maybe you wouldn't think to have with fondue. Looking forward to wowing family and friends with some new recipes!

In normal times, my wife and I have different groups of friends over for fondue as the weather turns colder. There is something about a bubbling pot of cheese that warms both body and soul. We are also fans of broth fondue – I enjoy trying out different dipping sauces, seeing what herbs and flavors can be added to the broth to come up with something delicious.

With the current situation in the world, fondue with friends (like many other things) will have to wait. Until then, we have “The New Fondue Cookbook” by Adams Media to help us plan the next gathering.

This book does a good job in covering the basic, traditional fondues. But where it really shines is the interesting flavor combinations in its cheese fondues, using cheeses and combinations that are a bit unexpected but sound interesting and that I can’t wait to try. It also devotes a lot of time with expanding the traditional fondue to include various hot pots, deep frying, and cooking in broths. In this way the book is more of a general cookbook that just happens to use fondue pots for cooking.

The desserts also have some interesting combinations, although to be fair most of them involve melting chocolate.

For those that have never made fondue, this is a good introduction. For those who have dipped before, this cookbook brings some new and interesting combinations that you will want to try as soon as the world returns to (somewhat) normal.

I requested and received a free advanced electronic copy from Adams Media via NetGalley. Thank you!

This cookbook was fun to use! From the "Fon-Dos and Fon-Don'ts" to the yummy dessert fondues, I enjoyed the author's comments as well as the precise instructions. My family includes a vegetarian and he was very impressed with the Spiced Feta-Spinach Fondue. My favorite was Ale-Spiked Cheddar Fondue. I am very fond of beer cheese soup and this reminded me of that. Although I didn't try it, the Fried Fish Fondue was an interesting thought. Basically make your guests fry their own dinner! I must try it.

The New Fondue Cookbook by Adams Media is a recipe book that is an ultimate resource for any fondue fan. Just about every way to enjoy fondue from sweet to savoury is included in this guide. If you are looking for a new way to enjoy an old tradition, this is one book to try.

Fondue is something that I grew up with as a fun way to socialize with friends and family. At present, it isn’t possible to heat up your fondue pot for a crowd. However, it does make for a different and entertaining way to spice up a meal at home.

❀ STRAIGHTFORWARD AND SIMPLE

This book of recipes is very straightforward and has a really simple layout. There are images that accompany each of the recipes and while it isn’t the most stunning cookbook out there, it is a perfect book for anyone who just wants a large collection of recipes for creating fondue.

❀ THE CONTENTS OF THE NEW FONDUE COOKBOOK ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Introduction
Fon-Do’s and Fon-Don’ts: Health and Safety
Savoury Fondues
Sweet Fondues

❀ EVERY FONDUE RECIPE IMAGINABLE

I have bookmarked many recipes, including the Appenzeller Cider Fondue and the Peanut Butter Fondue. There really is every type of fondue imaginable in this book! I have made the classic Emmentaler Cheese Fondue and found it to be reminiscent of a true Swiss fondue.

❀ SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

If you love fondue or are curious to give it a try, The New Fondue Cookbook by Adams Media is one to check out. The recipes are simple and there is something for everyone in this book. I’m looking forward to cozying up with my fondue pot a lot more this winter.

This is a fun cookbook full of more fondue options than I ever imagined. I cannot wait for parties to be a thing again. The dessert fondue is my favorite and a hit with family!

A most welcome revival for one of my favorite cooking methods! It seems like in the 60s and 70s, everyone had one of these, then they seemed to disappear! The cheddar fondue with ale is wonderful, can't wait to try the sweet ones, too!

Although fondue first became popular in the US during the 60s and 70s, it has enjoyed surges periodically since. There are hundreds of cookbooks on the subject, and hundreds of different recipes for serving both sweet and savory varieties. Many homes have a fondue pot or two laying around in the basement or garage. It’s time, now to get those pots out (or purchase a new one) to try the innovative recipes in a modern fondue cookbook, The New Fondue Cookbook: From Savory Ale-Spiked Cheddar Fondue to Sweet Chocolate Peanut Butter Fondue, 100 Recipes for Fondue Fun!. This book has raised the bar on entertaining with fondue, and the recipes are unique and worth trying.

While the cookbook doesn’t include a lot of history or informational content, it does contain dozens (actually 100) recipes, most mouthwatering. The book is divided into two sections: Savory Fondues and Sweet Fondues. So there is plenty of both for any hostess to serve fondue as the main dish or serve it for dessert.

Since fondue is always a casual affair, bringing guests together to cook (oil and broth based fondues), or dip (cheese and dessert fondues), it is an excellent way to entertain. This cookbook has great new ideas, and also includes trendy dishes such as Shabu Shabu. The dessert fondue ideas are amazing.

The recipes are written in standard form and are easy to follow There are notes at the beginning of some of the recipes with information on ingredients, or suggestions for successful serving. There are also safety instructions to insure you have a party with fresh and safe food. Fondue is usually simple to put together, so most of the recipes are also easy. Many of the types of fondue are photographed, but the cookbook could include more; most cooks want to see a picture of every dish.

If you like entertaining, and want to do something different, you’ll want to pick up this fun cookbook and serve fondue.

Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.