Holiday Cookies provides dozens of foolproof recipes for cookies, bars, and savories of all textures, from simple holiday classics like Vanilla Bean Tuiles and Great Grahams to the more decadent Caramel Cheesecake Bars and Chunky Hazelnut Meringues. There are even some delicious savories that can double as hors d'oeuvres at the holiday buffet like Crunchy Seed Cookies and Salted Peanut Toffee Cookies. Holiday Cookies, Holiday Cocktails, and Party Food, three new titles in the Artisanal Kitchen series, provide an indispensable arsenal of recipes that cover all the bases fora delicious holiday season.

Published in more than 20 languages, the hugely successful Essential series has now been revised with stunning new contemporary design and photography. Still an indispensable reference library for enthusiastic beginners and advanced cooks, it provides a comprehensive guide to cooking techniques, expert tips and hundreds of timeless recipes. Essential Desserts is where you will find everything from the perfect fruit pie to deliciously rich cheesecakes, the classic souffl , comforting puddings and elegant chocolate creations. Packed with ingredient and utensil information, step-by-step photography and inspiring, yet easy-to-follow recipes, this book is the ultimate guide to all sweet endings.

All Arto der Haroutunian's twelve cookbooks written in the 1980s became classics; it was his belief that the rich culinary tradition of the Middle East is the main source of many of our Western cuisines and his books were intended as an introduction to that tradition. His Sweets & Desserts of the Middle East is regarded as the seminal work on the subject but it had been out of print for almost thirty years. At last here in a new edition is the Middle Eastern cookbook that everyone wants. In this book he takes us on a sumptuous and erudite tour of one of the delights of Middle Eastern cuisine. Sweets and desserts occupy a special place in those lands where natutal food resources can sometimes be limited. The people have made supreme the art of creating delights from very little and in doing do have enriched their world with wafer-thin pastries, luscious halvas, crunchy biscuits, exotic fruits and cool refreshing sorbets. Many Middle Eastern desserts are very sweet (literally soaked in honey or syrup) and yet their variety is infinite. It reflects the multifarious origins and races of the people of the region and combines ancient traditions and modern influences. One basic sweet may have been adapted in a dozen different ways. Tantalisingly fragrant, sweet and succulent or dry and spiced with the aroma of the East they transport us as if by magic carpet to the exotic lands of the orient. There are recipes for sesame and date baklavas, almond and pistachio coated biscuits, tempting stuffed fruits, rich mousses, delicate sorbets and syrups, jams and preserves, all of which may tempt you to conjure up these Middle Eastern delicacies in your own home.

Got a sweet tooth but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen? Nigel Slater's collection of puddings can ALL be ready in less than half an hour. An inspiring collection of quick and delicious puddings made with simple and fresh ingredients from Nigel Slater, the master of the easily prepared dish. In four sections - Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring - he offers ideas for a wide range of mouth-watering and irresistible desserts all of which can be prepared in under half an hour. Praise for Nigel Slater's Real Fast Puddings: 'Delectable ... Slater is an unashamed spoon-licker' Daily Telegraph 'Nigel Slater's infectious enthusiasm is nicely countered by attention to modern practicalities ... corners are unashamedly cut, quality is never compromised' Evening Standard 'I hardly ever cook puddings ... but I could be converted by Nigel Slater's unpretentious and appetizing Real Fast Puddings' Sunday Times 'I love this man: his wit and greed make him irresistible' Nigella Lawson Nigel Slater is the Observer's food writer, writing a month column for Observer Food Monthly. Real Fast Food was shortlisted for the Andre Simon Award while The 30-Minute Cook was nominated for both the Glenfiddich and Julia Child Awards. In 1995 he won the Glenfiddich Trophy and he has twice won the Cookery Writer of the Year Award as well as being named Media Personality of the Year in the 1996 Good Food Awards. His other bestselling books include Real Food, Appetite and The Kitchen Diaries.

This is a collection of 500 dessert recipes for every occasion. Includes recipes for cold and hot desserts, healthy but enticing low-fat and low-calorie options, and easy dishes for those in a hurry.

Using fresh, seasonal ingredients captured at the peak of their flavor, Claudia Fleming creates highly satisfying desserts without pretention. She smartly matches contrasting textures, flavors, and temperatures to achieve a perfect end result–something brittle and crunchy next to something satiny and smooth, stretching the definition of sweet and savory while retaining an elemental simplicity.

The desserts in The Last Course speak to everyone, as to the 175 easy-to-use recipes. The book is broken down seasonally by fruits, vegetables, nuts, herbs and flowers, spices, sweet essences, dairy, and chocolate. The final chapter is made up of composed deserts. Claudia gives suggestions on how to combine recipes from previous chapters to create the ultimate desserts of the restaurant.

Each chapter and each composed dessert is paired with a selection of wines recommended by Gramercy Tavern’s sommelier. Recipes include: Warm Raspberry Verbena Meringue Cake, Blueberry Graham Cracker Tarts, Apple Tarte Tatin, Buttermilk Panna Cotta with Sauternes Gelee, Warm Chocolate Ganache Cakes, and more.

Beautifully illustrated, with more than eighty-five full-color photos, The Last Course is the last word on dessert.

This is a mouthwatering selection of tempting ideas for all dessert occasions, illustrated with over 200 delectable photographs. It features 170 of the most scrumptious cakes, bakes, pies and tarts to delight family and friends. Useful advice and techniques include how to work with pastry, preparing fruit and making sauces. It includes specially selected recipes perfect for every event - from a simple chocolate birthday cake to fruit pies, and from light cheesecakes to elegant pastries. You can choose from classic recipes such as Strawberry Tart and Blueberry Pie or more exotic delights such as Frozen Grand Marnier Souffles or Tuscan Citrus Sponge. Over 200 glorious photographs will inspire cooks of every level of expertise, and show exactly how the finished dish should look. This tempting collection of recipes contains something special for every dessert lover. Whether exotic or comforting, served warm or cold, for sophisticated dinner guests or for a midweek family treat, this book will provide the perfect dessert inspiration. Every recipe has step-by-step instructions and is illustrated by a stunning photograph so you can see what you are aiming for. The recipes are organized into irresistible chapters on cakes, flans, pies, tarts, souffles, puddings and bakes, each containing a wide selection of much-loved traditional bakes and new and adventurous ideas. You can choose from Carrot Cake, Apples Baked with Caramel, Death by Chocolate or Grape and Cheese Tartlets and Sicilian Brioche with Hot Fudge Sauce. This irresistible book of desserts is a must-have for all lovers of fine food, especially the sweet-toothed.

Put Flavor First with 60 Easy, Stylish Cakes Unlock a whole new world of flavor with Benjamina Ebuehi's signature cakes. Inspired by her journey to The Great British Bake Off and beyond, Benjamina's groundbreaking recipes put flavor at the forefront by letting the star ingredients--toasted nuts, fragrant spices, bold herbs and ripe fruit--do all the work. Creations like Plum & Black Pepper Cake, Masala-Chai Carrot Cake and Caramelized Plantain Upside-Down Cake are as impressive as they are simple. Beautiful, minimal finishing touches make a big impact, highlighting the exciting ingredients within. These irresistible treats will amaze your friends and family as easily as they will spice up your week. Full of beautiful, of-the-moment cakes with unforgettable flavors, The New Way to Cake brings out the best baker in everyone.