The Good Housekeeping Illustrated Book Of Desserts

Who can say no to double-chocolate mousse cake, fresh cherry tarts, or a rich, smooth creme caramel? Now a new Good Housekeeping cookbook, another in a line of classics, reveals in its own clearly written and lavishly illustrated style how to master the art of dessert making. 800 color photographs.

Who can say no to double-chocolate mousse cake, fresh cherry tarts, or a rich, smooth creme caramel? Now a new Good Housekeeping cookbook, another in a line of classics, reveals in its own clearly written and lavishly illustrated style how to master the art of dessert making. 800 color photographs.

Triple-tested family favorite desserts. Finish off a meal in fine style with one (or more) of 100 delicious and easy desserts, all triple-tested in the renowned Good Housekeeping kitchens. Cakes and frostings, frozen treats, fruity delicacies, pies and tarts, and luscious puddings: there's a delectable sweet to suit everyone. Want something rich and indulgent? Try the scrumptious Chocolate Truffle Cake. Kids will really go for the Peanut Butter Cupcakes, topped with either traditional icing or with melted chocolate. Poach dried fruits and fresh apples together for a lovely Autumn Fruit Compote with a touch of citrus and cinnamon. Whether you choose the fun Chocolate Fondue or the Sugar and Spice Blueberry Crisp (warm, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream), you'll win raves from family and friends.

General information on kitchen safety and food preparation accompanies recipes for meals from breakfast to dinner, as well as for snacks, drinks, and desserts.

A collection of over 1,400 recipes each featuring step-by-step instructions, including 900 color photographs of finished dishes.

The Good Housekeeping Illustrated Cookbook was an instant classic when it appeared in 1980. Now, over a million copies later, comes this revised & expanded edition for novice & experienced cook alike. Here, from the same famous Good Housekeeping Institute's kitchens, is a wealth of information for today's modem cook -- from microwave cooking to fast & easy menus for all occasions, time-saving shopping & preparation tips & new nutritional data. Exciting new four-color photographs & more than 5,000 illustrations take you step by step through every phase of the cooking experience, demonstrating such techniques as measuring, dicing, julienning, grating, beating, & folding. Over 1,400 recipes -- from appetizers & soups to eggs & pasta, from meat & poultry to sandwiches & breads, from sauces & candy to desserts & beverages -- have been triple-tested by Good Housekeeping for infallibility, ease, good taste & value. Good Housekeeping recipes are always perfectly clear, taking the guesswork out of the kitchen. Instructions give at least two ways to determine the doneness of every dish, explain in detail all crucial techniques, give exact sizes & measurements, eliminate unnecessary steps, & supply overall preparation times for every recipe. Other outstanding features include: Complete menus for entertaining; A chapter devoted to microwave cooking: more than 70 new recipes, plus illustrated methods & techniques; A full-color photo gallery of over 900 dishes; Calorie counts & nutritional information for each recipe; An illustrated dictionary of herbs & spices, as well as a comprehensive glossary of food & cooking terms; Critical facts about different kinds of food, cooking times, cutting & carving directions, & storage procedures.

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