Great Party Fondues or New York Times Dessert Cookbook

Great Party Fondues

Author: Peggy Fallon

Easy to make and serve, fun for guests to share, and of course, always great-tasting, fondue is truly the perfect party food. In Great Party Fondues, Peggy Fallon covers everything the home cook needs to know about cooking and serving fondue. The book includes expert advice on fondue pots and equipment, ingredients, safety tips, and even fondue etiquette, as well as tempting, easy-to-make recipes for cheese fondues, savory fondues, dessert fondues, and dipping sauces. The recipes include traditional favorites like Classic Swiss Fondue, Classic Beef Fondue, and Chocolate Midnight Fondue; international dishes such as Bagna Cauda and Rumaki; and innovative new recipes such as Parmesan Fondue with Pesto, Chipotle Sweet Potato Fondue, and Spiced Orange-Cranberry Fondue. The book is illustrated throughout with 28 bright, stylish full-color photographs. With its fun, colorful design, straightforward entertaining advice, and simple, no-fuss recipes that are easy to make ahead, Great Party Fondues is a must-have for anyone who loves entertaining at home.

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New York Times Dessert Cookbook: 440 Recipes for Every Kind of Sweet to Make at Home

Author: Florence Fabricant

A large, comprehensive book of the best dessert recipes from The New York Times in every catagory -- so broad and rich, it can become a classic shelf staple

Publishers Weekly

New York Times readers who find themselves clipping from the paper's well-respected Dining pages will appreciate this comprehensive collection. Divided into straightforward chapters including Cakes; Pies and Tarts; Fruit Desserts; and Candies, this tome includes over 400 recipes. After an authoritative introduction, readers can dive straight into tempting recipes penned by noteworthy chefs, including Nigella Lawson (Strawberry Pavola) and Charlie Trotter (Brioche Tarts with Blue Cheese, Walnuts and Quince). The editor's own enticing recipes, like Blueberry-Ginger Gratin and Maple Caramel Custard, are mixed in among those gathered from top-notch restaurants including Cornmeal Biscotti from the Gramercy Tavern and Toasted-Almond Pound Cake from the Gotham Bar and Grill. The Menu Suggestions section at the end of the book seems unnecessary and odd (why Cornmeal Biscotti for Superbowl Sunday and not the Chocolate Cheesecake suggested for Father's Day?), but the Sources for Ingredients and Equipment is useful for bakers throughout the country (all include Web addresses). The Basics chapter, which includes "building blocks" for desserts, comprises easy-to-follow directions for essentials such as Flaky Pastry Dough, Chocolate Frosting and Pie Shells. Boxed essays by Times writer Amanda Hesser and other culinary experts offer entertaining and informative reads on food and food-related topics. (Nov.) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

Library Journal

Fabricant, a longtime food writer for the New York Times, has selected more than 400 dessert recipes that have appeared in the paper's food section over the last ten years. Coming from chefs, cookbook authors, and home cooks, as well as regular contributors to the Times (including Fabricant herself), they range from simple comfort food to elaborate restaurant creations. There are also essays on topics ranging from "Endangered: The American Layer Cake" to "Gadgets Worth Keeping," along with a good introduction to basic ingredients, a section on wine and dessert, and menu suggestions for holidays and other celebrations. Essential for any baking collection. Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.