Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.860944
EAN num: 9780811819039
ISBN number: 0811819035
Label: Chronicle Books
Manufacturer: Chronicle Books
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 144
Printing Date: February 01, 2000
Publishing house: Chronicle Books
Sale Popularity Level: 549765
Studio: Chronicle Books
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With Simple French Desserts, making French pastry is as easy as apple pie--but deceptively more impressive. Pastry chef and author Jill O'Connor starts with the easiest recipes and gradually builds skills as she moves on to more challenging treats. Throughout, she demystifies the art of French baking, guiding cooks with step-by-step techniques, and clear and complete explanations. Here are over 50 recipes for delectable treats like Crème Caramel, Lemon-Almond Madeleines, and Chocolate Eclairs. With a whimsically elegant design and mouthwatering full-colour photographs, Simple French Desserts is the perfect introduction to the art of the patisserie--sans signing up at the Cordon Bleu.
Amazon.com Review:
Forget about counting calories--the title has both 'French' and 'desserts' in it, for Pete's sake! You won't find any low-fat silliness in Jill O'Connor's latest masterpiece, and you won't care a bit. From extravagant honey madeleines, profiteroles, and almond macaroons to classics like chocolate mousse, meringues, and warm apple crepes, the recipes in this book will produce fantastic results for the novice and expert alike. The detailed, easy-to-follow instructions take you effortlessly through each step of even the most complicated recipes, and O'Connor's technique tips, such as 'Fearless Folding' and 'Mastering Meringue,' offer the extra guidance so many of us need. Entertaining lessons, such as 'How the Madeleine Got Its Hump,' and first-hand descriptions of an American dessert hound in Paris give Simple French Desserts added charm. Photographs are sparse, but the ones shown are guaranteed to send your imagination soaring. As O'Connor herself puts it, 'Let the bacchanal begin!' --Melissa Asher
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This book makes you fall in love with cooking. Every recipe I have made is so delicious each nearly sends you over the edge in ecstasy. The directions are easy to follow and the book is fun to read. Everyone will enjoy these desserts.
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Mouth watering desserts everything I have made in this book is exceptionally delicious and fine dining quality. I highly recommend it.
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Recently returned from France all "fired up" to make the wonderful treats I had experienced there. Alas, I could find very few recipes for my favorites, then I happened upon this just released book and it is the answer to all my prayers. It has absolutely all of the Parisian classics, from financiers to macaroons complete with fillings! The instructions look simple and easy to read and I am most anxious to get started. I am ordering a copy for my sister tdoay. Thank you Jill O'Connor!
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I HAVE ALL FOUR OF JILL O'CONNORS BOOKS AND THIS IS MY FAVORITE. ANYONE INTERESTED IN FRENCH DESERTS SHOULD HAVE THIS IN THEIR COOKBOOK COLLECTION. THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE CLEAR AND NOT AT ALL INTIMIDATING. ALL OF THE ADVICE IS PRACTICAL AND THE BOOK IS SO INTERESTING! SO FAR I HAVE HAD THE CAFE AU LAIT POTS DE CREME AND THE ALMOND MADELEINES, BOTH WERE DELICIOUS. I AM MAKING THE BURNISHED ORANGE TART NEXT. GET THIS BOOK, YOU WILL LOVE IT.
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