About the Book
Paula Lambert is a godsend to cheese lovers everywhere. She so yearned for delicious cheese that she built her own factory, the Mozzarella Company, in Dallas, Texas. The Cheese Lover's Cookbook and Guide is her indispensable resource on buying, storing, cooking, and serving cheese, and even making your own cheese at home. In more than 150 recipes, Lambert presents a down-to-earth approach to cooking with many varieties, whether it's Gruyère, Camembert, or just tried-and-true Cheddar. Learn to put the cheeses you love into every meal, from appetizers like a Savory Herbed Cheesecake to such desserts as an Orange-Ricotta Almond Tart.
With so many wonderful cheeses available, it can be difficult to choose among them. To help navigate this abundance of riches, The Cheese Lover's Cookbook and Guide contains descriptions of a hundred cheeses by taste, texture, country of origin, and type of milk used to make them, as well as suggestions on selecting cheeses and putting together a cheese course when entertaining.
Reflecting various influences -- Southern, Mexican, Southwestern, and Italian -- The Cheese Lover's Cookbook and Guide is at once international and familiar, and always full of flavor. Because Lambert is a cheesemaker, she is not afraid to experiment in the kitchen, and she shares her delicious results. From the bold and unusual Artichoke, Spinach, and Goat Cheese Spring Rolls to the delicious and traditional Fettuccine ai Quattro Formaggi, cheese is the main focus in each of these artfully creative recipes. She also includes recipes for courageous and unintimidated cooks to make their own Crème Fraîche, Fresh Cream Cheese, Cottage Cheese, Mascarpone, Ricotta, Queso Blanco, and Aged Tomme at home.
For home chefs and anyone interested in learning more about the delicious world of cheese, The Cheese Lover's Cookbook and Guide is ideal. Every cheese lover will be thrilled with the mouth-watering results.
Table of Contents:
Contents
Why My Book Is Like It Is
The Story of the Mozzarella Company
Introduction
What Is Cheese?
The New Popularity of Cheese
A Little Cheese History
How Cheese Is Made
Cheese and Nutrition
Nutrients in Cheese
Fats in Cheese
Lactose Intolerance
The World of Cheese:
Cheese Types and Characteristics
Buying Cheese
What to Look For When You're Buying Cheese
How Much Cheese to Buy
How Many Different Cheeses to Buy
Storing Cheese
Cooking with Cheese: Troubleshooting
Serving Cheese
How to Cut Cheese
How to Display Cheeses on a Tray
Arranging Cheeses for Serving
Serving Temperature for Cheese
Accompaniments for Cheese
Garnishes for Cheese
Breads and Crackers for Serving Cheese
Cheese Serving Utensils
Making Cheese at Home
Basic Recipes
Appetizers
Salads
Soups
Pasta and Grains
Brunch
Lunch
Vegetables
Fish, Poultry, and Meat
Breads
Desserts
The Cheese Course
Pairing Wine and Cheese
Cheese Tables
Glossary
Bibliography
Sources
Acknowledgments
Index
About the Author :
Paula Lambert founded the Mozzarella Company in Dallas in 1982, and has been creating and producing award-winning artisanal and specialty cheeses for restaurants and gourmet outlets all over America ever since. She teaches cooking classes across the country as well as in France, and is the author of The Cheese Lover's Cookbook and Guide. She lives in Dallas, Texas.
Review :
David Rosengarten host of Taste and co-anchor of "In Food Today" on the Television Food Network Paula Lambert, one of our national culinary treasures, has put together a mouthwatering collection of cheese-friendly recipes, both classic and creative. Good as the dishes are, I'd buy the book simply as a basic guide to cheese: it is thorough, clear, intelligent, and concise.
Dean Fearing chef of The Mansion on Turtle Creek I love Paula's cheeses, we were the first restaurant to carry them, and now "The Cheese Lover's Cookbook and Guide" shares her brilliance with the rest of the world.
Jacques Pepin There is always something new to learn about cheese, and this is the book to read. Enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and fun, "The Cheese Lover's Cookbook and Guide" will change, improve, and add variety to your kitchen repertoire.
Stephan Pyles chef, author, and host of the national PBS series " New Tastes from Texas" While most people recognize Paula Lambert as one of the most gifted cheesemakers in America, not everyone realizes just what an accomplished cook she is. "The Cheese Lover's Cookbook and Guide" not only showcases her dedication to the craft of making cheese, but also shares her enthusiasm and passion for life, food, and wine. After reading all the delicious recipes in this book, I have come to two conclusions: (1) I want my last meal on earth to include cheese, and (2) I want Paula Lambert to prepare that meal.
Steven Jenkins author of the "Cheese Primer""The Cheese Lover's Cookbook and Guide" is a joy to me, not only for the expert, cheese-specific information, but also for the numerous, extraordinary recipes. Paula Lambert knows her cheese, and has a remarkable grasp of gastronomy. This book has all my respect and admiration.
