TY  - BOOK
AU  - Bertinetti,Heather
TI  - Bake it, don't fake it!: a pastry chef shares her secrets for impressive (and easy) from-scratch desserts 
SN  - 1476735549 (hardback)
PY  - 2013///
CY  - New York
PB  - Atria Books
KW  - Baking
KW  - Desserts
KW  - Cookbooks
KW  - lcgft
N1  - Includes index; Baking 101. Cakes & cookies ; Pies & pastries ; Breads & muffins ; Frostings, fillings & sauces -- Beyond baking -- The next level -- Showstoppers
N2  - "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"--; "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"--
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