"In this age of singles, couples and otherwise smaller households, "Small-Batch Baking" is an idea that's in step with the times."--"The Dallas Morning News"

No one can resist the allure of home-made chocolate desserts--but when recipes yield a full dozen or more, we often eat more than our serving size. In "Small-Batch Baking for Chocolate Lovers, " acclaimed food writer Debby Maugans solves the problem by crafting irresistible chocolate recipes perfectly suited for two.

Featuring more than 120 cookie, cake, pie, tart, muffin, and scone recipes, over-the-top and lavishly loaded with chocolate of all kinds, nuts, candy bars, and flavors. Ideal for the single guy or gal, small family, retiree, or bride-to-be.

There's a dessert in this book for every occasion: a fool-proof birthday chocolate cake recipe, a chocolate orange tart for Valentine's Day, or when you're in the mood for a little self-indulgence, a chocolate souffle sized for one. Your sweetheart (and your waistline) will thank you

Chocolate. Seductive, decadent and sinfully delicious. The pages of this book are dripping with an assortment of facts, trivia and history about the worlds favorite indulgence: Dark chocolate contains four times the antioxidants of green tea and six times what is found in blueberries; raw cacao has even more. Chocolate also contains theobromine, a gentle, non-addictive stimulant; it provides energy and increases alertness and concentration without the jitters. The cacao tree, a sacred plant to the Mayans, was believed to have been delivered to humans by the gods; they used the beans as currency. Every Russian and American space voyage has included chocolate bars. ANDIndulge in mouth-watering recipes, useful tips and intriguing morsels.

The late 19th century saw a boom in the popularity of chocolate and chocolate products in America. James Bugbee's 1886 work, published under the auspices of the Walter Baker Chocolate Company, provides background information on the botanical properties and manufacture of the cocoa plant, as well as a myriad of delicious chocolate recipes formulated for the home cook.

The delectable journey into the world of chocolate--by the award-winning author of Olives Science, over recent years, has confirmed what chocolate lovers have always known: the stuff is actually good for you. It's the Valentine's Day drug of choice, has more antioxidants than red wine, and triggers the same brain responses as falling in love. Nothing, in the end, can stand up to chocolate as a basic fundament to human life. In this scintillating narrative, acclaimed foodie Mort Rosenblum delves into the complex world of chocolate. From the mole poblano (chile-laced chicken with chocolate) of ancient Mexico to the contemporary French chocolatiers who produce the palets d'or (bite-sized, gold-flecked bricks of dark chocolate) to the vast empires of Hershey, Godiva, and Valrhona, Rosenblum follows the chocolate trail the world over. He visits cacao plantations; meets with growers, buyers, makers, and tasters; and investigates the dark side of the chocolate trade as well as the enduring appeal of its product. Engaging, entertaining, and revealing, Chocolate: A Bittersweet Saga of Dark and Light is an intriguing foray into this "food of the gods."

The world loves chocolate and chances are you do too. This enjoyable book will serve to deepen your love and also your understanding of chocolate. After reading this pleasurable and educational account by two leading dieticians, you will agree that chocolate is much more than simply a treat. You will discover it encompasses a culture, a cuisine, a treatment, and much more This book will help you explore some surprising applications of chocolate to your life: exploring the sensory pleasures of chocolate, entertaining with chocolate, and chocolate's role in emotional and physical wellness.
The authors begin by revealing how to truly savor chocolate. Even the most avid chocoholics will pick up tips on how to intensify the full chocolate flavor and expand their sensual experience. Next, they illustrate how cultures around the world enjoy chocolate, and how chocolate, more than just a flavor, is part of a lifestyle, holding a special place in holidays and celebrations globally. The authors journey to the rainforest and explore the origins of chocolate. They then trace its history through the centuries, from the Maya and Aztec cultures, where the chocolate phenomenon began. Over the ages, this dark, delectable food has been viewed as a gift from the gods, as valuable as gold, a medical treatment for illness, a social indulgence for the elite, and finally a treat to be enjoyed by everyone.
Today, science has proved what was revealed to ancient civilizations so long ago: chocolate has healing powers. At the end of the 1990s, authors Aaron and Bearden were among the first to communicate to the media the news that dark chocolate may enhance health, helping to launch the first "heart healthy" chocolate brand for a global chocolate company. A recent study by the Research Laboratories of the Catholic University in Campobasso, in collaboration with the National Cancer Institute of Milan, Italy and published in the Journal of Nutrition claims that 6.7 grams of dark chocolate per day represent the ideal amount for a protective effect against inflammation and subsequent cardiovascular disease. With luscious photography and enticing recipes, this delightful, even mouthwatering, book will bring your appreciation for this gift of Mother Nature to a new level.

Stories and recipes from the Mast Brothers, makers and purveyors of America's finest craft chocolate. The Mast Brothers are pioneers of the bean-to-bar craft chocolate movement. Sourcing cocoa with unique flavor profiles from around the equator, they roast the beans in small batches to create truly handmade chocolate, one of the very few chocolate makers to do so. At their flagship factory and retail shop in Brooklyn, their distinctive bars are wrapped in exquisite custom papers that they have designed and are sold at specialty food shops around the country and around the world. Many of the world's pre-eminent chefs, including Thomas Keller, Dan Barber, Daniel Humm, Alice Waters, and Alain Ducasse choose Mast Brothers Chocolate for cooking for its purity and distinctive tasting notes. In MAST BROTHERS CHOCOLATE: A FAMILY COOKBOOK they share their unique story and recipes for classic American desserts like chocolate cookies and cakes, brownies, bars, milkshakes, and even home-made whoopie pie. There are mouthwatering savory dishes as well, like Pan-seared Scallops with Cocoa Nibs and Cocoa Coq au Vin. With striking color photographs throughout, this cookbook celebrates the vision and allure of Mast Brothers Chocolate, the leaders of the American craft chocolate movement and the choice of the world's great chefs.

Chocolate chip cookies, bursting with melted bits of chocolate, are the perennial favourite of many Americans. For this compilation, Zabar has reached out to the celebrated icons of the baking world to collect an amazing array of user-friendly recipes beyond the classic cookie. There are the signature creations of such top restaurants as Manhattan s Daniel, Gramercy Tavern, and Betony, and California s the French Laundry, while others are treasured family recipes. Chefs such as Jacques Torres, Daniel Boulud, Lidia Bastianich, Dominique Ansel, and Sherry Yard share such classics as shortbread cookies and angel food cake studded with chips. Some reinterpret the cookie and make giant variations, such as Florian Bellanger s Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookies, while others include add-ins like fresh fruit and nuts, or fold in pretzels and candied orange rind. Puddings, pies, ice-cream sandwiches, cakes, doughnuts, brownies, marshmallows, and waffles, oozing with chocolate, are part of the mix. In this beautifully photographed volume, Zabar discusses how to bake with the variety of flavourful chocolate bits available ranging from traditional chips and pistoles (or coins) to pearls. Chocolate Chip Sweets will appeal to discriminating chocolate chip lovers who crave this satisfying taste sensation.

Treat the whole family with ridiculously quick, easy and awe-inspiring desserts that anyone can rustle up in just SIX MINUTES 'The queen of store cupboard baking' Huffington Post Creating mouth-watering sweets, treats and desserts has never been easier. With minimal ingredients and time-saving shortcuts, these easy and delicious recipes won't compromise on flavour or wow factor. The best part? They're guaranteed to be on your plate in just six minutes. This revolutionary new cookbook proves that baking doesn't have to be time-consuming, stressful or expensive. Perfect for home cooks and impatient foodies, these 100 recipes are easy, affordable and simple and ready to eat in 360 seconds - that's less time than it takes to drink a cup of coffee! Satisfy your sweet tooth with: - PIMM'S CUPCAKES - MICROWAVE BROWNIES - BUTTERSCOTCH BANOFFEE PIE - CINNAMON CRONUTS - NUTELLA GRIDDLE COOKIES - UNICORN BARK - HALLOUMI FRITTERS Put the fun and magic back into baking. It has to be tried to be believed . . .

Butlers Chocolates is one of the few remaining family-owned chocolate producers in its market. It began life in Dublin's Lad Lane in 1932, founded by Marion Butler, and named Chez Nous Chocolates. One of Ireland's most recognisable brands Butlers Chocolate Cafes, renamed as a tribute to Marion's dedication to the mastery of chocolate, are found thoughout Ireland and abroad, while Butlers chocolates are widely available. Now for the first time the Butlers Chocolate Cafe team present their cookbook, full of wonderful ways to cook with the best chocolate. Butlers Chocolate Pear Pudding Butlers Triple Chocolate Mousse Butlers Showstopper Chocolate Cake Butlers Salted Chocolate Ganache Tart Butlers Frozen White Chocolate Berry Parfait Great recipes and beautiful photographs in a deliciously tempting hardback book -- perfect for their legions of fans!