Features:

• Over 100 classic and contemporary cheese recipes from international cuisines for each course of a meal
• Expert advice on which wine to serve with which cheese
• Full-color photographs with step-by-step instructions
• and much more!

Choosing the right cheese for the right culinary use can be a difficult decision—the first part of this book provides information on what to look for when buying cheese; how to select the ideal cheese for cooking or eating; how to serve and how to store it. This is followed by a comprehensive survey of the world's classic and modern cheeses, covering the major producers as well as the smaller output countries.

Essential details on each cheese describe its taste, appearance, and texture; whether it is pasteurized, unpasteurized, or vegetarian; and what it is best used for, be it broiling, baking, sauces, or salads.

The second half of the book contains a superb selection of recipes from around the world for every occasion.

Includes such recipes as:

• Chicken Cordon Bleu
• Lasagne al Forno
• Tiramisϊ
• French Onion Soup
• Fondue

World Encyclopedia of Cheese will help you explore the great versatility of cheese.

Contents

1. Introduction
2. Making Cheese
3. The Types of Cheese and How They are Made
4. Wine and Cheese: The Perfect Marriage
5. Creating the Perfect Cheeseboard
6. Cheeses of the World
   • French Cheeses • Italian Cheeses • English Cheeses
   • Irish Cheeses • Scottish Cheeses • Welsh Cheeses
   • Spanish Cheeses • Portuguese Cheeses • Swiss Cheeses
   • The Cheeses of Holland • German Cheeses • Belgian Cheeses
   • Dannish Cheeses • Norwegian Cheeses • Finnish Cheeses
   • Swedish Cheeses • Greek Cheeses • Turkish Cheeses
   • The Cheeses of Cyprus • Eastern European Cheeses
   • The Cheeses of India and the Middle East
   • The Cheeses of the USA • Mexican Cheeses • Australian Cheeses
   • The Cheeses of New Zealand

7. The Recipes
   • Soups and Snacks
   • Salads and Vegetable Dishes
   • Main Meal Cheese Dishes
   • Vegetarian Dishes
   • Pastries, Pizzas, and Pasta
   • Desserts and Bakes

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