Long before award-winning chef Michel Richardmade his first côte de boeuf or prepared hisfirst foie gras terrine, he was a pastry chef. InLos Angeles, pastry lovers lined up outside his bakeshopon Wilshire Boulevard, waiting to enjoy the breadsand treats they’d heard were the best in town, maybeeven better than anything in Paris. Now, in this outstandingcollection, the superstar chef returns to hisfirst love, the food that made him famous—desserts. Here are mouthwatering, foolproof recipes forAmerican favorites such as pecan pie and poundcake; Richard’s personal inventions, such as FloatingIslands with Melted Chocolate Morsels and the "coffeecloud"; reinvented French classics, such as profiterolesand the Christmas log (bûche de Noël); fruitfavorites, including tarts and Pavlovas; and, of course,plenty of cookies. Going beyond traditional cookbooks, Sweet Magicshares Richard’s insights into the thinking and craftbehind every aspect of dessert, with brief essaysthat explore, explain, and entice—highlighted by thechef’s own playful illustrations. Creating exquisite dishes with only a few simpleingredients—butter, eggs, sugar, flour, chocolate—demands the instincts of an artist and the soul of amagician. Sweet Magic will unlock the inner dessertwizard in every home chef, guiding both newcomersand old hands past common missteps, to seduce themost flavor and texture from every ingredient.

“Her recipes will not only excite your palate but make you want to explore the world of salt as a superb flavor enhancer for desserts.” —Carole Bloom, author of Truffles, Candies, & Confections Do opposites really attract? In the case of salty and sweet, you bet they do! Like peanut butter and jelly—itself a classic salty-sweet duo—these tastes were made for each other. Salt helps balance and heighten sweets, transforming ordinary candies into truly special confections. It brings out the complexities of chocolate, highlights the subtleties of fruit, makes nuts really pop, and turns caramel and butterscotch into pure ambrosia. The salty-sweet combination has swept the nation, with chefs, candy makes, and retailers all offering tantalizing sweets complemented with salt. Salty Sweets is the first cookbook to bring the phenomenon home. Christie Matheson offers 75 delectable ways to enjoy this tasty twosome, proving along the way that salty sweets are not the sole province of fancy chefs and trendy chocolatiers. ‘Salty sweets don’t have to be complicated to taste good,” she writes, and the scrumptious but simple recipes bear her out. Seven recipe chapters cover every sort of treat, from little bites to cookies, bars, cakes, puddings, fruit desserts, and even ice creams. “This book celebrates one of my secret palate pleasures: the combination of salt and sweet. I can’t wait to get in the kitchen with these recipes and start cooking!” —Gale Gand, James Beard Award–winning pastry chef “With Matheson’s enthusiasm and careful guidance, anyone can make her amazing desserts, which range from quick and simple sweets to more sophisticated creations.” —Joanne Chang, pastry chef/owner, Flour Bakery + Café

Discover delectable desserts packed with nutrients and health benefits in this amazing guide to using raw ingredients to make your favorite sweets. You can have your cake and eat it too with Ani Phyo's innovative, delicious desserts. From cobblers to cookies, pies to cupcakes, Chef Ani's easy-to-make sweets are wheat-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, processed sugar-free, and cruelty-free. Deceptively simple, these treats pack loads of flavor and nutrition in every bite. Substituting these mouthwatering desserts for traditional baked ones will give your body much-needed nutrients while sacrificing none of the flavor. With lists of essential tools, key ingredients (including “superfoods” that enhance flavor and nutrition), full-color photos, and gorgeous design, Ani's Raw Food Desserts proves you don't have to sacrifice taste or style to reap the benefits of raw foods. With recipes for: Raspberry Ganache Fudge Cake, Lemon Pudding Filled Coconut Cupcakes with Shaved Coconut Topping, Mango Sorbet on Macaroon Tartlets, Chocolate Crunch Cupcakes with Molten Mint, Fig Tartlets with Frangipane Cream, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Mulberry Pecan Cookies, Spiced Blueberry Cobbler, Pear Ginger Crisp, Nectarine-Raspberry Crumble, and Filled Chocolate Truffles.

'The Ultimate Desserts Cookbook' presents 200 of the most luxurious, sumptuous desserts imaginable. This essential resource explains everything one could need to know on techniques, materials, equipment and recipes.

**Delectable Desserts for Breakfast Transform Your Mornings with Sweet Delights** Start your day with a touch of sweetness! "Delectable Desserts for Breakfast" is your gateway to transforming ordinary mornings into extraordinary, indulgent experiences. Discover a delightful array of breakfast treats that blend the joy of dessert with the essential nutrition you'd expect from a wholesome breakfast. **Chapter Highlights** **Introduction to Breakfast Desserts** Begin your journey with insights into the joy of sweet mornings, how to balance them with nutritional needs, and the essential ingredients and tools to get started. **Muffins and Scones** Picture savoring classic blueberry muffins right out of the oven or biting into a decadent chocolate chip scone. Explore the tangy twist of lemon poppy seed muffins and the zesty sweetness of cranberry orange scones. **Pastries and Croissants** Awaken your senses with flaky almond croissants, sweet cherry danishes, and rich puff pastry cream cheese squares. Experience the bliss of warm apple turnovers. **Pancakes and Waffles** Delight in buttermilk pancakes with berry compote, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate chip banana pancakes, classic Belgian waffles, and the irresistible fusion of cinnamon rolls and waffles. **French Toast Delights** Indulge in the classics with brioche French toast, discover new favorites like stuffed strawberry cheesecake French toast, and enjoy the comfort of a French toast casserole or caramelized banana French toast. **Breakfast Cakes** From lemon ricotta pound cake to chocolate zucchini breakfast cake, find the perfect breakfast cake to satisfy your morning sweet tooth. **Sweet Breakfast Loaves** Whether it’s banana bread with walnut streusel, lemon blueberry loaf, or carrot cake breakfast bread, these recipes will make your mornings special. **Donuts and Fritters** Baked cinnamon sugar donuts, glazed chocolate donuts, and apple fritters are just the beginning of your morning treat options. **Sweet Breakfast Bars** Quick and convenient, enjoy raspberry crumble bars, chocolate nut breakfast bars, and the seasonal favorite, pumpkin spice granola bars. **Crepes and Blintzes** Elevate your breakfast with classic French crepes, blueberry cheese blintzes, and more. **Light and Fluffy Soufflés** Sink into the airy delight of vanilla bean soufflé, chocolate mint soufflé, and more. **Breakfast Tarts and Galettes** Rustic apple galettes, berry mascarpone tarts, and chocolate hazelnut tarts will surely impress. **Sweet Quiches** Discover the perfect blend of sweet and savory with maple bacon sweet potato quiche, cranberry brie quiche, and more. **Frozen Breakfast Desserts** Yogurt parfait popsicles, banana split breakfast sundaes, and strawberry smoothie bowls promise a refreshing start. **International Sweet Breakfasts** Travel the world from your kitchen with Italian tiramisu pancakes, Swedish cinnamon buns, Dutch apple pancakes, and Japanese dorayaki with sweet red bean paste. Unlock the secrets to starting your day with a smile, a treat, and a boost of energy. Make "Delectable Desserts for Breakfast" your new morning ritual. Your taste buds will thank you!