Chocolate 500 Classic Recipes

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ISBN13: 9780754818502

Publisher: Lorenz Books

Price: £14.99
Pages: 256
Edition: Hardback with plc and jacket
Publish date: May 2008

Outline:
A superlative range of over 500 irresistible chocolate recipes for every occasion Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions and 520 full-colour photographs of the finished dishes guarantee perfect results every time Includes rich cakes, special occasion and novelty cakes, hot desserts, tarts, pies and cheesecakes, chilled desserts, ice creams and sorbets, cookies, little cakes, slices and bars, candy, truffles and drinks, and sauces, frostings and icings Features all the classics such as chocolate fudge cake, tiramisu, nutty chocolate brownies, rocky road ice cream and hot chocolate, as well as luxurious treats such as chocolate crepes with plums and port, Sachertorte, chocolate amaretti, cognac and ginger creams, Irish chocolate velvet, and hundreds more At-a-glance nutritional analysis provides a breakdown of fat, calories, fibre and cholesterol for every recipe so you can plan for individual diets and healthy eating, as well as knowing the fat and carb content of special treats This incredible collection of 500 indulgent recipes is an absolute must for all chocolate lovers. The book encompasses chocolate in all its forms ? melted, tempered, piped, drizzled, marbled, grated, curled and even sculpted ? with an amazing wealth of ideas for using chocolate in cakes, pies, pastries, cookies, brownies, muffins, hot and cold desserts, ice creams, drinks, fudges, sweets and candies.For those who fancy a special treat in the afternoon, there are hundreds of teatime favourites, such as marbled Swiss roll, chocolate chip oat cookies and marbled brownies, while for more special occasions there are inspirational creations such as strawberry chocolate valentine cake, pears in chocolate fudge blankets and truffle-filled easter eggs. Delectable desserts include luxury chocolate mousse, chocolate amaretto maquise and chocolate pavlova with chocolate curls and fruits, while after-dinner treats include chocolate truffles, double chocolate-dipped fruit and chocolate fudge triangles. Working with chocolate requires a mastery of certain techniques, particularly relating to melting and decorating, and the book is filled with handy hints and tips throughout, explaining what types of chocolate are best for each recipe, how to prepare the chocolate, special advice about testing chocolate, plus time-saving tips and creative recipe variations. All the dishes also include an analysis at the bottom of the page so that you can see the complete nutritional content at a glance.With its incredible range of sinfully sumptuous recipes and over 520 exquisite colour photographs showcasing chocolate in all its glory, this irresistible book is an essential addition to every chocolate lover?s kitchen bookshelf.