You Made That Dessert?: Create Fabulous Treats, Even If You Can Barely Boil Water - Softcover

Lipton, Beth

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0762750081 ISBN 13: 9780762750085

Publisher: Globe Pequot Press, 2009

Synopsis

100+ simple-yet-sophisticated desserts for the undomestic diva There comes a certain point in a women’s life when she realizes that store-bought cakes and cookies for special occasions just aren’t going to cut it anymore. But she has neither the time nor the experience to create the desserts she sees on the Food Network, and has an aversion to the “semi-homemade” craze. You Made That Dessert? is for this woman. This book shows the savvy, modern woman how to make fabulous, beautiful desserts for any occasion without running all over town for exotic ingredients; without a kitchen full of expensive tools; and, most importantly, without feeling overwhelmed. With more than 100 recipes, accompanied by 50 full-color photos and Beth Lipton’s lively prose, You Made That Dessert? also explains basic baking principles and techniques. The recipes are easy, and mostly quick, but without sacrificing quality. Family and friends will ask, “You made that?” as they savor desserts including Molten Dark Chocolate Cakes, Fudgy Toblerone Brownies, Spicy Pumpkin Custard, and Cherry Clafouti.

About this title

About the Author

Since September 2006, Beth Lipton (www.bethlipton.com) has been the food editor at All You magazine, which reaches 3.5 million readers per month and is distributed through Wal-Mart stores and via subscription. Her photo and byline run in every issue, in addition to her “editor’s choice” column where she features new tools and ingredients. She was also the founding food editor at Quick and Simple magazine; is a trained pastry chef; and maintains a baking blog, cookiepiebklyn.blogspot.com.

From the Back Cover

It's inevitable. There comes a point in life when it finally sinks in--store-bought cakes and cookies for special occasions just aren't going to cut it anymore. But while you may be savvy in a zillion other respects, you have neither the kitchen skills nor the time to create the desserts you see on TV. Let You Made That Dessert? come to the rescue! Beth Lipton shows you how to make fabulous, beautiful desserts for any occasion without a kitchen full of expensive tools and, most importantly, without feeling overwhelmed. Accompanied by full-color photos, the book's more than 100 recipes--from Molten Dark Chocolate Cakes and Toblerone Brownies to Pumpkin Mousse and Cherry Clafouti--are easy and quick to make, but don't sacrifice quality. Advance praise for You Made That Dessert?"You Made That Dessert? has the honest simplicity of Joy of Cooking, but with baking pointers from your mom. Every step of the way you are getting tender reassurances that you are on the right track. This is a great book for beginners and anyone who already bakes. I have my oven preheated and I am ready to bake!"--Karen Tack, author of Hello, Cupcake! Cookies and BarsCakes Custards and PuddingsPies and Fruit DessertsCandies Sauces and FrostingsEmergency Desserts (Don't Panic!) The ToolsThe IngredientsThe LingoThe How-Tos

Edition details

• Publisher: Globe Pequot Press
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0762750081
• ISBN 13: 9780762750085
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 216