Luxurious treats for total indulgence: 135 irresistible recipes shown in 260 stunning photographs. You can discover the wonderful world of chocolate with this fabulous cookbook of recipes from all over the world. It features a sensational range of luxurious treats, from classics such as Chocolate Profiteroles, Chocolate Truffles and Chocolate Pecan Torte, to Mississippi Mud Pie, Rocky Road Ice Cream and White Chocolate Macadamia Slices. Chapters include Small Bakes and Cakes; Large Cakes and Loaves; Hot Desserts; Cold and Frozen Desserts; Sweets and Drinks; and Chocolate Toppings and Decorations. It is a guide that shows you how to temper, melt, drizzle, pipe, marble, curl, scroll, coat, grate and decorate with chocolate. It is a fascinating guide to chocolate that explores its history and cultural significance, from the Mayans' first discovery of the cacao bean through to modern-day production. No other food comes close to chocolate for sheer indulgence, and this beautiful new book will show you how to choose it, melt it, cook with it and enjoy it. Each page will take you through the very best of chocolate cooking, with classic recipes from all over the world as well as deliciously new, innovative and contemporary ideas. You might want to start with Chocolate Profiteroles, Chocolate Lemon Tart or Chocolate Sorbet with Red Fruits. Or you could pick Chocolate Pecan Pie or Chocolate Hazelnut Galettes, or simply succumb to the infamous Death by Chocolate. Clear, concise step-by-step instructions will guarantee great results every time.

Chocolate has beguiled us for millennia. From the spiced drinks sipped by the elite in ancient Mesoamerica to the artisan bars spiked with intriguing flavours we devour today, chocolate has always had a magical pull on our senses. Exotic, indulgent, hedonistic and sensual, its power over us somehow exceeds the sum of its parts.

This ground-breaking exploration of chocolate, by award-winning writer and lifelong cocoa enthusiast Sue Quinn, will intrigue, inspire, surprise and fascinate you in equal measure. In these pages is a wealth of cultural, historical and culinary information about the story of chocolate through the ages and across the world, illustrated with vintage packaging, iconic adverts and stunning illustrations. Interspersed throughout the book are 80 tantalising sweet and savoury recipes, such as Salted Caramel and Lime Chocolate Sauce; Triple Chocolate and Liquorice Cake with Treacle Syrup; Spelt, Cranberry and Cocoa Nib Crackers; and Sticky Slow-Roasted Beef Short Ribs with Cocoa and Maple.

Bring the joy of chocolate into your home with fascinating stories, tantalising treats and irresistible creations devised by a world-class chocolatier. This delightfully decadent book is a love letter to chocolate, from the very fundamentals of what is chocolate and how to taste and buy, to achieving a world-class shine and blending flavour like a pro. It explains clearly and with creativity, so that by the end of the book, anyone from beginner to confident cook will be able to make the very best chocolate recipes. Paul A. Young is a ground-breaking chocolatier, known for his daring flavours and artisanal approach to fine chocolate making. All of the chocolates produced by his brand are handmade using fresh ingredients, and his creations have won him numerous awards, including Outstanding British Chocolatier from the International Chocolate Awards.

This title features 75 irresistible creations. Dark and dreamy, white and wonderful, milky and mouthwatering, here are 75 recipes featuring all types of chocolate. Chapters cover luxurious cakes and pies, hot puddings, chilled desserts, small cakes and bakes, chocolate drinks, and tempting sweets and confections. Recipes include chocolate classics like Black Forest Gateau, Mississippi Mud Pie, Death by Chocolate, Double Chocolate Chip Muffins, Chocolate Roulade and Hot Chocolate Zabaglione. It includes an informative introduction on the versatility of chocolate in all its forms, and instructions on techniques such as melting, tempering and decorating. It is beautifully illustrated throughout with over 400 photographs, including step-by-step instructions. Chocolate is both comforting and delectable, and has a fantastic affinity for combining with other luxurious ingredients such as orange, ginger, almond, coffee and cognac. It also has an unique effect on our tastebuds, melting in the mouth to release its aroma, texture and taste. This book makes the most of all these irresistible qualities. An informative and practical introduction offers advice on cooking with chocolate, including techniques on shaping, grating and baking. Recipes include crispy cocoa-infused cookies, oozing hot puddings and stunning special occasion cakes. Try Marbled Chocolate Cinnamon Tuiles, Valentine Strawberry Chocolate Gateau, or Meringue Pyramid with Chocolate Mascarpone, and you will not fail to impress and delight.