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In this memoir and cookbook Roland Mesnier, executive pastry chef to five presidents, tells the story behind each of the holiday gingerbread houses he created for display in the White House State Dining Room. Chef Mesnier also provides step-by-step instructions and templates for constructing and decorating a gingerbread house in the home kitchen. During the holidays, thousands of guests are served freshly made cookies and desserts at buffet events and private receptions. More than thirty of Chef Mesnier's White House favorite holiday recipes are featured including such cookies as coconut chocolate squares and linzer stars and trees; traditional holiday recipes such as buche de Noel, fruit cake, and egg nog; cakes and soufflés such as orange sabayon, spice cake, and gingerbread soufflé; and lastly meringues, mousses, fillings, frozen desserts and fresh fruit. Approximately 500 images.
Title: The White House in Gingerbread: Recipes by ...
Publisher: White House Historical Association
Publication Date: 2022
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fair
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket