Puddings A to Z: Sweet and Savory Puddings, Custards, Flans and Mousses (A to Z Cookbooks) [Hardcover]

Marie Simmons (Author)

Book Description

Series: A to Z Cookbooks | Publication Date: October 28, 1999

Whether it's chocolate pudding, Indian pudding, or bread pudding, these soothing classics are simple to make, delicious, and unfailingly comforting. And not the least of the appeal of puddings is that they make inventive use of humble staples like eggs, bread, and milk. Marie Simmons has brought together 40 favorites, ranging from homey desserts like Malted Milk Chocolate Pudding and Apple Butter Spiced Bread Pudding with Spiced Apple Sauce to sumptuously sophisticated Fig Panna Cotta and Orange Spice Creme Caramel. Simmons also includes savory puddings that may be served as main dishes or side dishes, like Corn Pudding, Onion Custards, and Noodle Pudding with Mushrooms, Onions, and Spinach. Illustrated with calligraphy and color photographs throughout, this is the perfect gift book for any cook's stocking as well as a welcome addition to the home cookbook shelf.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"PUDDINGS A to Z is comfort food at its best: creamy, luscious and tempting. With Marie Simmons's recipes, you can't go wrong. Each and every one is a gem." -- Nick Malgieri, author of CHOCOLATE AND HOW TO BAKE

About the Author

MARIE SIMMONS, a popular cooking teacher and author who has won both a James Beard Award and a Julia Child Award, is the culinary director of Copia, a food and wine cultural center in Napa, California. She is a frequent contributor to Cooking Light, Prevention, Cottage Living, and Eating Well. Her books include Fresh & Fast, The Light Touch Cookbook, Rice: The Amazing Grain, Lighter Quicker Better, and 365 Ways to Cook Pasta.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin (October 28, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0395909902
• ISBN-13: 978-0395909904
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 6.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,020,915 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Things Come in Small Packages, December 3, 2000

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This review is from: Puddings A to Z: Sweet and Savory Puddings, Custards, Flans and Mousses (A to Z Cookbooks) (Hardcover)

This is a very good "little" book. Both savory and sweet puddings & custards are covered as well as flans and a few mousse recipes. Complimenting sauce recipes are also included. Fresh fruit is required in many of the recipes which could mean a special trip to the store but it's worth it. The Savory Corn Pudding is excellent served as a side to sauted chicken breast. I recommend this book for anyone looking for something different in the way of a side dish or a light dessert.