Pre-Owned Good Housekeeping Illustrated Book of Desserts (Hardcover) 0688103561 9780688103569

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.