Good Housekeeping Illustrated Book of Desserts

Find out how to master the art of dessert-making in this clearly written and lavishly illustrated guide. Though the recipes may look complicated, they're a breeze to make. So you can delight family and friends with everything from souffles to cobblers, pies, and tortes; from cookies and cakes to ice cream desserts and fruit drinks. Here are more than 200 irresistible recipes -- old favorites and new ideas -- the best from Good Housekeeping's legendary kitchens. Each recipe is complete with photographs to guide you through every step, as well as a mouthwatering full-color photo of the finished dish. Special feature pages round out this course in dessert-making. You'll find guides to icings, fillings, sweet sauces, and meringues; pastry, piping, and decorating techniques; and crusts and fruit containers. You'll also find hints and tips for every stage of making and assembling a dessert; freezing, storing, and thawing; along with wonderful suggestions for garnishing, decorating, and serving each dish. An extensive glossary of terms makes dessert-making even easier, and each recipe has been triple-tested in Good Housekeeping's kitchens for perfect taste and ease of preparation. The next time someone asks, "What's for dessert?" you'll have the ideal answer at your fingertips. Book jacket.Good Housekeeping Staff is the author of 'Good Housekeeping Illustrated Book of Desserts ', published 2004 under ISBN 9781588163684 and ISBN 1588163687.