Bake it, don't fake it! : a pastry chef shares her secrets for impressive (and easy) from-scratch desserts / Heather Bertinetti ; foreword by Rachael Ray.
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TextPublisher: New York : Atria Books, 2013Description: 208 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
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- 1476735549 (hardback)
- 1476735565 ()
- 1476748500 ()
- 9781476735542 (hardback)
- 9781476735566 ()
- 9781476748504 ()
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Create show-stopping desserts and get them on the table in no time with this fully illustrated, step-by-step guide from the Rachael Ray Presents line.
Looking to impress your friends and family with decadent desserts but afraid you lack the skills to pull it off? Are you reaching for that packaged cake mix and can of frosting instead of whipping something up from scratch? Fear no longer-- we've got the fix for you. Heather Bertinetti, a talented pastry chef with years of experience in Manhattan's top eateries, is sharing her insider tips for how to make restaurant-worthy desserts right in your very own kitchen.
Bake It, Don't Fake It! is filled with recipes perfect for the home cook, such as Bourbon- Chocolate Pecan Pie, Strawberry Daiquiri Truffles, Red Velvet Macarons, and PB&J Whoopie Pies. Once you learn the whys and why nots of baking, you'll be able to get creative and give all of your favorite treats a special touch. As an added bonus, you'll find Heather's "Chef It Up!" tips throughout the book, where Heather reveals her tricks for giving homemade desserts the wow presentation factor. All of the equipment you'll need is probably already in your kitchen and all of the ingredients are readily available in your local supermarket, so it's time to get baking!
Includes index.
Baking 101. Cakes & cookies ; Pies & pastries ; Breads & muffins ; Frostings, fillings & sauces -- Beyond baking -- The next level -- Showstoppers.
"Award winning Executive Pastry Chef Heather Bertinetti knows how to create show-stopping, innovative desserts and get them on the table in no time. In this Rachael Ray Books title Heather shows readers how to "fake" their own seemingly intricate desserts with simple recipes"-- Provided by publisher.
"Create show-stopping desserts and get them on the table in no time with this fully illustrated, step-by-step guide from the Rachael Ray Presents line.Dulce de Leche Cheesecake, Raspberry Almond Tart with Chantilly Cream, Banana Caramel Bread, Biscotti Cherry Chocolate...these and many more delicious desserts are deceptively quick and easy--if you know the tricks. In an accessible, sumptuously illustrated cookbook, award-winning executive pastry chef Heather Bertinetti provides foolproof methods and techniques for making mouthwatering confections, including cookies, pies, cakes, tarts, doughnuts, and more. Where other books simplify recipes by taking shortcuts like using pre-made cake mixes, Bake It, Don't Fake It! has recipes that rely on quality ingredients and are made 100% from scratch. Bertinetti eliminates the intimidation factor by first teaching the basics and offering tips and fixes for when things go wrong, whether it's cream that's been whipped too far or chocolate that's burned instead of melted. Prefer your chocolate chip cookies chewy, crispy, or thick and cakey? Bertinetti provides advice on adjusting recipes to make them your own. Featuring an introduction from Rachael Ray and dozens of gorgeous photos, Bake It, Don't Fake It! is a rookie baker's best friend, whether you're looking to create a dinner party centerpiece, give a fabulous hostess gift, or surprise the family with a weeknight treat"-- Provided by publisher.