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.

This is the definitive guide to the fruits of the world, featuring a comprehensive photographic identification guide to fruits, with information about the history, varieties and nutritional value. It includes all the well-known citrus fruits, berries and other fruits, such as apples, bananas, melons, peaches, figs and grapes, as well as exotic varieties such as babacoa, custard apples, sharon fruit and prickly pears, rambutans and snake fruit. With 500 photographs, this is the ideal reference book on identifying, preparing, preserving and cooking fruit. Tempting recipes include Hot Date Puddings with Toffee Sauce, French Apple Tart, and Date and Walnut Brownies. Nothing can beat a simple dessert of perfectly ripe juicy fruit, perhaps served with a dollop of cream, or with some good cheese. All fruits can be cooked and served on their own, or used to create a huge range of dishes, from pies and puddings to cakes, ice creams, mousses and featherlight souffles. In the first section of this book, there is an illustrated step-by-step guide to preparing, juicing, preserving and cooking fruit, and a guide to useful equipment. There is essential information about all the common, less well-known and exotic fruits and how and where the fruit is grown, where to buy and how to store and cook. With over 100 enticing recipes, this lovely book will provide a wealth of inspiration.

This is a comprehensive cookie collection with hundreds of recipes ranging from well-known classics to excitingly different ideas to tempt your taste buds. It features treats for every occasion, from afternoon tea to kids' parties, as well as chocolate indulgences, healthy options, cookies for special dietary requirements and delicious no-bake variations. It offers recipes that include Creamed Coconut Macaroons, Lemon Drizzle Bars, Apple and Cinnamon Muffins, Baklava and Gingerbread House Cookies, Very Low-fat Brownies, Marshmallow Toasties and Ice Cream Sandwiches. It includes a guide to essential techniques such as preparation, baking and decorating, along with useful information on ingredients, equipment and storage. Everyone loves the smell of freshly baked cookies, conjuring up images of home, comfort and childhood days. This book contains recipes for over 290 classic cookies, muffins, bars and brownies from all over the world that will delight and inspire. There are traditional tea-time treats and breakfast bakes, extravagant celebration cookies, a selection of cookies suitable for people with special dietary requirements, and a fun chapter of cookies for kids. From brandy snaps to gingerbread teddy bears, this wonderful book provides a complete guide to making and decorating cookies. With over 1000 photographs, plenty of tips and step-by-step techniques, it will ensure perfect results every time.

Everything you need to know about making delicious cookies and biscuits is given in this practical cookbook. The in-depth introduction covers the basic techniques, from making different dough to decorating and icing ideas.

Nothing equals the satisfaction of home baking. No commercial cake mix or shop-bought biscuit can match one that is made from the best fresh ingredients with all the added enjoyment that baking at home provides. This beautiful book is filled with familiar favourites as well as many other less known, but equally tasty recipes. Explore a wealth of biscuits, muffins, tea breads, yeast breads, pies, tarts and cakes in an enticing collection of baked treats. Even if you are a novice baker, the easy-to-follow and clear step-by-step photographs will help you achieve good results. For the more experienced baker, there are new recipes to add to your repertoire. This book is sure to inspire you to start sifting flour, breaking eggs and stirring up all sorts of delectable homemade goodies.