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.

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...

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...

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...

Nothing beats the taste of a freshly baked cupcake and this beautiful book presents more than 150 recipes for cupcakes and muffins as well as plenty of different serving suggestions and topping ideas. There are ideas here for breakfast muffins, savoury muffins, teatime cake treats, fruity cakes, sweet and indulgent cakes, as well as an inspiring chapter on cupcakes for celebrations. Start the day with Honey and Yoghurt Muffins or Apricot and Orange Buns at breakfast-time and enjoy unusual ...

Ice cream is impossible to resist, whatever your age or occasion. Whether you want a delicious Raspberry Sherbet or Watermelon Granita to cool you on a hot day; a tempting Passion Fruit Mousse or Hot Apple Ice Cream with Cinnamon Bread to finish off a dinner party; or an Apricot Parfait or Nougat Ice Cream just for the sheer indulgence, this book has 150 recipes that will never leave you wanting. Fresh, bright and contemporary, with 250 stunning photographs, this book takes you through the...

Everyone loves the smell of freshly baking cookies, recalling emotive images of home, comfort foods and golden childhoods. This book contains over 150 wonderfully evocative recipes for traditional, best-loved and classic cookies, biscuits, bars and brownies from all over the world that will delight, inspire and fill your kitchen with delicious baking all year round. There are recipes for everyone to enjoy, whatever the event, time of day or occasion. Choose from chapters on Teatime Treats,...

Tempt your taste buds with this inspirational collection of 300 fabulous chocoholic desserts and decadent treats. It features a delicious range of mouthwatering recipes, including hot soufflés, rich cakes, cold mousses, ice creams and sorbets, tarts, pies and cheesecakes, as well as special treats such as little cakes, slices and bars, candies and truffles, and chocolate drinks. Why not try out the classics, such as Mississippi Mud Pie, Belgian Chocolate Mousse and American Chocolate Fudge...

This book is a comprehensive how-to book about all of the most popular cake decorating techniques, including piped frosting, fondant, and hand modeled figures. For each technique, there is an overview of the tools and materials used and complete instructions with photos. The organization provides easy access to information with step-by-step directions and 600 full-color photos for clear understanding. Easy projects allow the reader to try the techniques in each section. Galleries of decora...

Desserts are an irresistible treat that can be the perfect way to finish off any meal. Whether it's a light fruity dish on a summers evening, or a hearty pudding on a cold winters night everybody has their own perfect sweet dish. This book contains classic recipes from around the world, divided into chapters covering Ice Cream and Iced Desserts; Cold Puddings; Pies, Tarts and Cheesecakes; Cakes, Gateaux and Pastries; Fruit Desserts; and Hot Puddings. Try such temptations as Boston Banoffee...

Recipes 4 eReaders is a series of clazzic recipe collections that are designed for people who enjoy the convenience of using an ereader in the kitchen.The Classic Cookies ecookbook is a simple collection of the very best recipes for thirty clazzic drop cookies.  Drop cookies are some of the easiest cookies to bake because the dough does not require rolling or shaping.  Once prepared, the dough is simply dropped onto a baking sheet.  After a few minutes in th...

A New York Times bestseller: "The ultimate cake pops resource . . . if you love Bakerella's cute and colorful style, pick this one up. It's a visual treat." —KitchnWhat's cuter than a cupcake? A cake pop, of course! Wildly popular blogger Bakerella (aka Angie Dudley) has turned cake pops into an international sensation! Cute little cakes on a stick from decorated balls to more ambitious shapes such as baby chicks, ice cream cones, and even cupcakes these ad...