This “sophisticated collection of 100 cookie recipes” from the legendary pastry chef will take you “well beyond the basic chocolate chip cookie” (Publishers Weekly).For three generations, François Payard’s family has been pleasing palates with mouth-watering pastries and confectionaries. Now, the renowned chef shares his favorite recipes for one of the most beloved desserts in the world: cookies.Filled with family recipes, elegant showstoppers, and...

Turn a passion for food into the job of a lifetime with the insider advice in Culinary Careers.Working in food can mean cooking on the line in a restaurant, of course, but there are so many more career paths available. No one knows this better than Rick Smilow—president of the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE), the award-winning culinary school in New York City—who has seen ICE graduates go on to prime jobs both in and out of professional kitchens. Tapping into that va...

The ultimate, easy-to-follow guide to making delectable, bakery-quality macarons at home!With their dazzling colors, bright flavors, and Parisian elegance, macarons have become a worldwide sensation. These little delights may seem daunting for home bakers, but authors Kathryn Gordon and Anne E. McBride are here to demystify macarons.With detailed instructions and a convenient Troubleshooting Guide, Les Petits Macrons features dozens of flavor combina...

When it comes to sweets, the French do it best!If you love macarons, sablé petit fours, and madeleines, you're in for a sweet treat. This delicious cookbook is full of recipes for bite-size French desserts that pack a sweet punch. With the tiny desserts featured in Les Petits Sweets, you can taste more than one, or have a dessert-tasting party to try them all. And try them you must. With flavors like:Earl Greylavendercassi...

Learn to make delightful and delicious macarons from the master baker whose gourmet confections "rival those in Paris" (Zagat).Cuter than a cupcake and more delicious, the adorable macaron is très en vogue. Cecile Cannone has mastered the art at her lauded MacarOn Café, where these beautiful, bite-sized treats are "feather-light, at once crunchy and chewy, and distinguished by rich buttercream filling" ( New York Times).Now Cannone teaches her techni...

Now a worldwide symbol of sweet indulgence, macarons seduce the senses with their delicate crunch and velvet filling. In this book French chef Jos Mar chal discloses the secrets of macarons, including the tips and techniques required to make these little treats. This book equips the reader with the skills to master nine classic flavours, and create their own signature macarons.

Every day 1,500 Bostonians can't resist buying sweet, simple treats such as Homemade Pop-Tarts, from an alumna of Harvard with a degree in economics. From Brioche au Chocolat and Lemon Raspberry Cake to perfect croissants, Flour Bakery-owner Joanne Chang's repertoire of baked goods is deep and satisfying. While at Harvard she discovered that nothing made her happier than baking cookies leading her on a path that eventually resulted in a sticky bun triumph over Bobby Flay on the Food Networ...

Try making these easy, decadent macaron recipes.Some of the recipes within the book:Peanut Butter Ganache Macarons, Vanilla And Saffron Macarons, Cardamom And Rose Macarons, Vanilla Almond Macarons, Cinnamon And Coffee Liqueur Macarons, White Ganache And Cherry Macarons, Pistachio And Lemon Macarons, Hazelnut And Chocolate Macarons, Blueberry Cream Cheese Macarons, Lemon Verbena Macarons, Almond Peppermint Truffle Macarons, Vanilla Caramel Macarons, Apricot Grand Marnier Ma...

Chocolate plastic is dough that can be rolled out like a fondant, or molded to form flowers, leaves or any other form that you would normallymake from fondant. It tastes much nicer than fondant and is just as pliable.Some of the subjects within this book:Chocolate Plastic, Recipes, White Chocolate Plastic, Dark Chocolate Plastic, Corn Syrup, Food Coloring, How To Make Different Colors, Color Wheel, How To Create Decorations Using Chocolate Plastic, Make A Chocolate R...

Trust Joanne Chang—beloved author of the bestselling Flour and a Harvard math major to boot—to come up with this winning formula: minus the sugar = plus the flavor. The 60-plus recipes here are an eye-opener for anyone who loves to bake and wants to cut back on the sugar. Joanne warmly shares her secrets for playing up delicious ingredients and using natural sweeteners, such as honey, maple syrup, and fruit juice. In addition to entirely new go-to recipes, she's also revisited cla...

Death by Chocolate – Complete killer brownie recipe from Becky's Bakery in Mesa, Arizona with 6 variations plus recipe for no cook chocolate fudge with 7 variations that can also be used as a brownie frosting. Includes the most dangerous recipe in the world: a 5-minute-microwave recipe for chocolate cake with 5 variations. (It's so dangerous because now you're only five minutes away from chocolate cake!)

The smell of warm pastry baking in the oven is irresistible. Few people can say no to the smooth, crumbly texture of a rich, fruit tart, or a warm appetizer encased in crisp, light pastry. And, though fillings may vary, what's really essential is getting the pastry just right. This beautiful new book provides a complete guide to making delicious pastry, with plenty of tips and illustrated techniques, so that even novice pastry cooks will achieve excellent results. Choose from best-loved tr...