"Bev is the goddess of chocolate. You'll love using this book. . ." -Rocco Whalen, chef, owner of Fahrenheit and Rosie & Rocco's "I've been captured in the web of chocolate's intrigue, and too much is never enough." -Bev Shaffer Dark, white, bittersweet, milk, Dutch-process, unsweetened-chocolate in all its guises is celebrated in this delicious compilation of recipes by award-winning chef Bev Shaffer. She provides an exhaustive introduction to the basics of chocolate: how to recognize good chocolate, temper chocolate, melt chocolate (using several methods), and even chop chocolate. This cookbook provides a thorough explanation of the language of chocolate that will make even the novice a chocolate expert. Shaffer's recipes run the gamut from the simplest of chocolate sauces to the most decadent of cheesecakes. Irresistible offerings include Heavenly Homemade Chocolate Marshmallows, Chocolate and More Chocolate Mini Cupcakes, and Chocolate Crumb-Crusted Chocolate-Caramel Cheesecake. Shaffer includes instructions on how to create a chocolate tasting and the essential tools for any chocolate chef. Much more than a cookbook, this volume will become an essential reference work for every chocoholic

Same great content, new photographed cover! Decadent, ooey-gooey indulgence... there's nothing more satisfying than chocolate and this little best-of book delivers the goods! Tried & true classics like caramel fudge cake and chilly chocolate malts combine effotlessly with new favorites like chocolate quesadillas and black forest cupcakes. You'll get over 60 of our favorites along with cocoa-inspired tips and quotes. A sweet gift for chocoholics...get one to keep for yourself too! Durable softcover, 128 pages.

Every exquisite delicacy created by the world-renowned La Maison du Chocolat is unrivaled chocolate perfection. Made only of the purest, freshest ingredients, legendary chocolatier Robert Linxe's mouthwatering confections are noble, artistic creations that capture the essence of chocolate in its truest form and exalt its taste in every memorable, undiluted bite.
Now, for the first time ever, Linxe reveals his bewitching chocolate dessert recipes and chocolate-making knowledge in this sumptuously photographed volume. Here, he shares his philosophy, his vision as artisan-creator, his high standards of quality, his use of the purest ingredients, and his chocolate innovations and secrets. With 65 recipes-all beloved classics with the remarkable Linxe touch-from the ultimate chocolate profiterole to the most tender chocolate cake-this impressive volume is the definitive word on the subject and an irresistible treat for cooks, brides-to-be, and the millions of chocophiles worldwide.

Decadent, ooey-gooey indulgence... there's nothing more satisfying than chocolate! Our latest best-of book combines tried & true recipes like caramel fudge cake and chilly chocolate malts with new classics like chocolate quesadillas and black forest cupcakes. With Our Favorite Chocolate Recipes Cookbook, you'll get over 60 of our favorites along with cocoa-inspired tips and quotes. A sweet gift for chocoholics...get one to keep for yourself too!

Deliciously decadent and curiously insightful musings that are so tasty they could melt in your mouth, chocolate is sure to be irresistible to chocolate lovers everywhere.
In "Chocolate," popular graphic artists Liza Swerling and Ralph Lazar choose sides in the immortal battle before us all--life's continuing struggle between good, evil, and chocolate. Chock-full of jokes, fables, and philosophy on God's greatest gift to humankind, "Chocolate" is a celebration of the love that knows no bounds. Consider these deliciously delightful musings:
* Chocolate is polite, never talking back.
* Chocolate is wise, knowing the answer to the question, "Does my butt look big?"
* Chocolate is soothing, always knowing how to make things better.
Complemented with Swerling and Lazar's delightful artwork--itself as tasty as Belgian chocolate--"Chocolate" is sure to satisfy the sweet tooth of chocolate lovers both young and old.

Who never played with clay, or even built puzzles or games? Who has never dreamed, even while awake, of new worlds and completely fanciful characters? Who has ever, at night, been carried away by his dreams to new adventures where we are both actors and spectators of our imagination? When we were kids, our imagination had no limits, without caring about time. Adults, in spite of themselves, must often leave their imagination aside. This book is dedicated to all those who wish to return to childhood for a moment, wishing to relax, dive into a world of fantasy and fun creating delicious cakes for young and old alike. Those who want to see beautiful smiles on faces and amaze people's eyes. In this book, the detailed step-by-step illustrations are designed to encourage anyone to try their hand, with support or not from your children, at achieving similar masterpieces. And whatever their choice of design or cake, it is to be consumed irresponsibly!

Voted 'Best UK Chocolate Book'? 2007 World Gourmand Awards and featuring over 100 mouth-watering chocolate based recipes ranging from fantastic cakes to sweets, puddings and pastries and on through to exotic cocktails and even savoury dishes this gorgeous book is a chocoholic's delight. Described as 'the chocolate with a heart', Divine is the first Fairtrade chocolate aimed at the mass confectionery market. It is also the only Fairtrade chocolate that is co-owned by the Ghanaian co-operative of cocoa farmers, Kuapa Kokoo, so not only do the farmers receive a fair price but they also share in the company's profits. Awarded top-rating by the Telegraph's panel of chocolate experts, all Divine chocolate is made with pure cocoa butter and real vanilla to ensure a taste that truly is divine. Mouthwatering photography from Lisa Barber makes this book look every bit as good as its recipes taste.All the royalties from the sale of this book will go to the Divine Chocolate Company and the farmers of Kuapa Kokoo.

The advent and swift rise of the chocolate chip cookie offers some of the best stories in American myth-making and king-making. It might feel like this favorite treat is part of our national heritage, perhaps dating back to the founding fathers, but not until 1930 was the first batch impulsively baked in the kitchen of a Massachusetts inn. How quickly it became our nation's favorite is what makes the chocolate chip cookie more relentlessly American than even apple pie. Easily commodified and mass-produced, it birthed new business moguls overnight, ultimately accounting for more than half of all homemade cookies, with sales of 6 billion packaged cookies annually in the U.S.-it's the stuff of legend. Revisit the Toll House Inn kitchen of Ruth Wakefield, who one fateful day took an ice pick to a block of chocolate and sprinkled it into her cookie dough, spawning a national craving that continues unabated to this day. Get to know the first chocolate chip cookie-preneurs and their unlikely success stories. Did you know that Wally "Famous" Amos was a successful music talent agent who signed Dionne Warwick and Simon and Garfunkel to recording contracts before he decided a brighter future lay in perfecting his dear aunt's irresistible cookie recipe? Or that Mrs. Fields was a determined young trophy wife whose husband said her idea of trying to sell her chunky, chewy cookies would never work? And the recipes are packed into this book like brown sugar in a measuring cup, from close approximations of the original Toll House and Mrs. Fields recipes to creative variations like Cake Mix Chocolate Chip Cookies and Pudding Chocolate Chip Cookies. Vegan, gluten-free, and low-fat/low-cal recipes are here, too. So whether you prefer yours crunchy or soft, with or without nuts, you'll be delighted by the wealth of fun facts and delicious recipes in The Great American Chocolate Chip Cookie Book-and you're sure to be scrambling for the pantry or nearest bakery to feed your craving.

This book covers everything you need to know about chocolate: how to choose it; melt it; cook with it; drink it; and, above all, how to enjoy it. It is the fascinating history of the humble cocoa bean and how it is transformed into a wide variety of chocolate products. It contains over 200 exquisite chocoholic recipes, from Mexican Hot Chocolate to Chocolate Profiteroles and everything in between. It is illustrated with a wealth of archive material, specially commissioned photography of the world's best chocolate products, and irresistible recipe images. It is a must-have volume for chocoholics everywhere. Chocolate is one of the most luxurious, indulgent foods in existence. This book explains how the Aztecs introduced the cocoa bean to the European explores of the sixteenth century, and why we crave chocolate, what it consists of, and its therapeutic qualities. There are over 200 of the most luscious delights imaginable, such as Black Forest Gateau, Mississippi Mud Pie and Chocolate Chestnut Roulade. Step-by-step techniques show how to temper, melt, drizzle, pipe, marble, curl, scroll, coat, grate and decorate with chocolate. There is also a chapter on sauces, frostings and icings. All you ever wanted to know about chocolate is contained within this essential volume.

Paul A. Young shares his chocolate-making secrets for the first time. He will take you on a chocolate adventure, showing you how to blend it with other ingredients from lavender to chilli to cinnamon. With chapters including Sugar and Spice and Herbs and Flowers, the recipes cover everything from truffles and cakes to savoury dishes. Discover how to make Wild Strawberry and Pink Peppercorn Truffles, Sea-salted Caramel Tart and the best Chocolate Martini. And then of course there are the classics, such as Paul's world-famous brownies and his award-winning Hot Chocolate with Mayan Spices. Paul's enthusiasm is irresistible and his stunning recipes are a must for all chocolate lovers.

If you've ever had a fantasy of living on a Maine island, this book is for you. It,s just icing on the cake it that is also happens to involve chocolate. Kate Shaffer and her husband moved to remote Isle au Haut nearly seven years ago. Once there, they were inspired to open a chocolate company and cafe featuring delicious chocolate and fresh Maine ingredients. Now their products are shipped all over the world ~ and their island cafe is a true Maine destination. This armchair travel log and cookbook all in one describes the fantasies ~ and fantastic realities ~ of island life in Maine while featuring more than forty-five of Shaffer,s delicious recipes for her renowned chocolates and chocolate-inspired recipes from her seasonal cafe.

Got problems? Get chocolate! Chocolate Therapy is a chocolate cookbook like no other, combining 100 irresistible recipes with tips on how chocolate works to lift your spirits and fight depression, fun chocolate trivia, quotes, and fascinating facts. You'l find yummy recipes with clever titles like Regression Cake and Freudian Fondue, as well as simply mouthwatering treats like Warm Chocolate Souffle Tart, Venus Cheesecake and Rich Tiramisu Squares. And, of course, there are the priceless quotes like Katharine Hepburn's "What you see before you, my friend, is the result of a lifetime of chocolate," reminding chocolate-lovers everywhere that they are not alone.

Building on the concept of The Gourmet's Guide to Cooking with Wine" and The Gourmet's Guide to Cooking with Beer," this fully illustrated book shows how to use chocolate as the ultimate convenience ingredient that will add big impact to your cooking and baking repertoire.Why? Chocolate is versatile. It can be used with many different types of food. Use it to add variety and flavor to ordinary dishes. Add chocolate and you instantly add class to the most humble fare. With more than 150 recipes for savory dishes and inspired desserts--all featuring chocolate--you'll never look at a candy bar the same way again.

Created in 2005, The World Chocolate Masters competition was initiated to celebrate the skill of chocolatiers and has featured many talented individuals who have been selected as the finest chocolate craftspeople in the country. Producing a selection of mouthwatering chocolate creations including pralines, chocolate cakes, showpieces made entirely of chocolate and a mystery item, these chocolatiers are the ultimate chocolate masters.The cookbook follows the 2011 competition across each country and through all the stages, photographing the stunning creations along the way and including all the winning recipes. Together with chef profiles and all you need to know about chocolate this is the definitive guide to the world's most well-loved ingredient.

This is an indulgent compilation of 100 chocolate recipes. There are ideas for all occasions - from midweek desserts to cakes, treats and biscuits to classic fruit and nut dishes. Something to satisfy every chocoholic mood and moment. Over 100 triple-tested recipes in a new full-colour cookery series, featuring the most popular recipes from the GH Institute Kitchens - tried, tested, trusted recipes that are guaranteed to work first time every time. Other titles in the Easy to Make! series: `Low GI' (9781843406549), `Family Meals in Minutes' (9781843406556), `Salads & Dressings' (9781843406563), `Speedy Meals' (9781843406570), `Chicken' (9781843406587), `BBQs & Grills' (9781843406600), `Christmas' (9781843406617), `Slow Cook' (9781843406518) and `Cupcakes, Muffins & Brownies' (9781843406525).

From Genesis to Nemesis, this title explores the light and dark side of the world's best-loved ingredient. This is a wonderful guide to the irresistible world of chocolate, with 700 specially-taken photographs in indulgent colour. It offers over 200 recipes from around the world, from Tiramisu to Chocolate Fudge Sundae, from Mexican Hot Chocolate to Chocolate Profiteroles, from Low Fat Brownies to Devilish Chocolate Roulade, and from Chocolate Truffles to Magic Chocolate Mud Pudding. It provides everything you need to know about chocolate: how to choose it; melt it; cook with it in every way; drink it; and, above all, enjoy it. Historical facts and fascinating anecdotes from around the world describe the humble cocoa bean, where it comes from, and how it is transformed into a wide range of products. Indulge yourself with this sumptuous book of all things chocolate. The introduction outlines the history of chocolate-making and consumption around the world and step-by-step techniques show you how to temper, melt, drizzle, pipe, marble, curl, scroll, coat, grate and decorate with chocolate. The recipe section features 200 mouth-watering chocolate recipes for teatime treats, cakes, desserts, tarts, ices and sauces, including a sophisticated French Chocolate Cake, a light Chocolate Chip and Banana Pudding, plus scrumptious drinks such as Mexican Hot Chocolate. This luxurious volume is indeed the definitive reference for chocolate lovers.