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The Williams-Sonoma Collection: Dessert [Hardcover]

Abigail Johnson Dodge (Author), Chuck Williams (Editor)
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Williams-Sonoma Collection May 21, 2002
There is a sweet and irresistible dessert perfectly suited to every taste and occasion. No chocolate lover can refuse a slice of rich chocolate torte, and a mound of homey blackberry cobbler captures the mood of summer. And what better way to end an elegant dinner party than with a scoop of refreshing mango sorbet or a serving of poached pears drizzled with raspberry sauce?

Williams-Sonoma Collection Dessert offers more than 40 recipes, including favorite classics and fresh new ideas. Inside, you'll find simple desserts perfect for a quick afternoon snack as well as seasonal recipes designed for events throughout the year -- from the ideal ending to a July picnic to the last course of a hearty autumn meal. For an impressive presentation, offer your guests a selection of elegant desserts on special occasions. And finally, a chapter devoted entirely to chocolate gives you good reason to indulge in everybody's favorite temptation.

Full-color photographs of each dessert help make it easy to decide which to prepare, and each recipe is accompanied by a photographic side note that highlights a baking technique or key ingredient, making Dessert much more than just a fine collection of recipes. An informative basics section and extensive glossary fill in all you need to know to create an unforgettable dessert that everyone will enjoy.

Whether it's a plate of warm double chocolate chip cookies, a chilled dish of richly caramelized crème brûlée, or a thick wedge of old-fashioned apple pie, no one can resist the sweet allure of a homemade dessert.

Williams-Sonoma Collection Dessert offers more than 40 easy-to-follow recipes, including both time-honored classics and irresistible new ideas. In these pages, you'll find delicious desserts, both simple and extraordinary, designed to fit any occasion at any time of year, from an elegant holiday celebration to a quick mid-afternoon treat. This beautifully photographed, full-color recipe collection is certain to become an essential addition to your kitchen bookshelf.


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Chuck Williams It is my wish that this book will bring a little sweetness to your table.

About the Author

Abigail Johnson Dodge is an author, culinary instructor, and pastry chef trained at La Varenne. She is the author of Great Fruit Desserts and Williams-Sonoma's The Kid¹s Cookbook and was a contributor to the new Joy of Cooking. Ms. Dodge has also been an editor at Woman's Day and Parents magazines and was the founding director of the test kitchen at Fine Cooking magazine. Currently she lives in Connecticut and is a contributing editor for Fine Cooking.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 120 pages
  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster (May 21, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0743226437
  • ISBN-13: 978-0743226431
  • Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 8.6 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #54,720 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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A former pastry chef, Abby Dodge is a widely respected baking expert as well as a popular food writer and instructor. She studied in Paris at La Varenne and is the author of seven cookbooks, including Desserts 4 Today (Taunton Press, 9/2010) and The Weekend Baker, an IACP Cookbook Award Finalist. Her recipes and articles have appeared in more than three dozen cookbooks, publications and websites. A contributing editor to Fine Cooking magazine, she's a regular guest on TV and radio and teaches cooking around the country. For more information, please visit Abby's website www.abbydodge.com.

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great way to please a sweet tooth!, November 19, 2003
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The recipes in this cookbook are very straightforward and easy-to-follow. And at this price, it's totally worth it -- even if you find only one or two recipes that you fall in love with, it's worth it. I would highly recommend the Chocolate Mousse, which I've made for friends and was a GREAT success! Give yourself a little extra time the first time you prepare any of these recipes: they're not hard, but you'll definitely get better/faster at it the more you do it. Highly recommended for anyone, whether you're a master chef or just a beginner -- the great photos and straightforward directions are perfect for any skill level!
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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Anyone Can Come Off Like A 5 Star Pastry Chef...., March 19, 2006
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Most of the recipes in this book are suitable for bakers of any level.

What makes this book a standout, is the fact that even the simplest recipes look expensive and difficult, when complete. For example:

The Poached Pears With Raspberry Coulis, is simple. It looks like a million bucks when properly plated, though.

My boyfriend made the Lemon Curd Squares in the middle of the night. He isn't known for his cooking or baking skills (unless Noodle Roni counts). They came out perfect. From the way he carried on, you would think he solved cold fusion.

If your baking challenged, significant other, reads this book and is motivated to make just one recipe, then your money was well spent.

This book is a must have.
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27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The best dessert cookbook., January 6, 2005
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I love this cookbook. I have made several of the desserts - including the molten chocolate cakes, cheesecakes, brownies, souffle, and pecan tart. The instructions are clear - with luscious pictures - and the results are great. Highly recommend.
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Here's a collection of old favorites that are also irresistible, which means they will never go out of fashion in anyone's kitchen. Read the first page
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turn the dough several times, rolling pin with flour, flat serving plate, icing spatula, dough scraper, zest strips, firm peaks form, teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, espresso powder, chocolate curls, raspberry coulis, crushed cookies, pastry cream
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Basic Pastry Dough, Grand Marnier
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