Good Housekeeping Illustrated Book of Desserts

No one can resist a scrumptious dessert at the end of a meal. Imagine saying no to double-chocolate mousse cake, fresh cherry tarts, or a rich, smooth creme caramel! The Good Housekeeping Illustrated Book of Desserts reveals, in the clearly written & lavishly illustrated style Good Housekeeping has become famous for, how to master the art of dessert making. Though the recipes may look complicated, they're really a breeze to make, so you can delight family & friends with everything from souffles to cobblers, pies, & tortes; from cookies & cakes to ice cream desserts & fruit drinks. Here are more than 200 irresistible recipes, some of which are old favorites & some fresh new ideas, all the very best from the Good Housekeeping kitchens. Each is complete with step-by-step photographs to guide you through every aspect of a recipe, as well as a mouth-watering full-color photo of the finished dish so you know what you're aiming for. Special feature pages round out this "course" in dessert making. You'll find easy-to-follow information & basic instructions for icings, fillings, sweet sauces, & meringues; pastry, piping, & decorating techniques; crusts & fruit containers. Hints & tips for every stage of making & assembling a dessert are included -- freezing, storing, & thawing along with wonderful suggestions for garnishing, decorating, & serving each dish. An extensive glossary of terms makes dessert making even easier, & each recipe has been tested & retested in Good Housekeeping's legendary kitchens for perfect taste & ease of preparation. The next time someone asks, "What's for dessert?" you'll have the perfect answer at your fingertips.Good Housekeeping Editors is the author of 'Good Housekeeping Illustrated Book of Desserts' with ISBN 9780688103569 and ISBN 0688103561.