A Passion for Desserts

by Luchetti, Emily

• ISBN13: 9780811831789
• ISBN10: 0811831787
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-09-04
• Publisher: Chronicle Books Llc

Summary

Organized around the seasons, the delicious recipes in this third dessert cookbook from Emily Luchetti are sophisticated, yet simple to prepare. Using the most flavourful ingredients harvested at the peak of freshness, desserts become a seasonal delight. In spring enjoy Honey Cream Strawberry Parfaits and Milk Chocolate Cheesecake. Summer brings Raspberry Pie and Peach Blueberry Trifle. In the fall there are Cinnamon Apple Crepes or Pumpkin Upside-Down Cake with Cranberry Pecan Topping. Warm up in winter with Triple Chocolate Trifles or Double Chocolate Hot Chocolate.An introductory chapter describes what equipment will be needed and which are the best items to stock in the pantry. A chapter of frequently used recipes provides the building blocks for creating each dessert. Melt-in-the-mouth photographs complement the delightful recipes that are perfect for every cook, whether beginner or experienced chef.

Author Biography

Emily Luchetti is the executive pastry chef at Farallon and spent seven years as pastry chef at Stars restaurant. She has authored two books, Stars Desserts and Four Star Desserts. She lives in the Bay Area. Paul Moore is a San Francisco based photographer whose work has been published worldwide.

Minh + Wass (Ngoc Minh and Julian Wass) is a husband-and-wife photography team who specialize in food and lifestyle shots for books and magazines. After 10 years in New York, they recently relocated to Paris.

Minh + Wass (Ngoc Minh and Julian Wass) is a husband-and-wife photography team who specialize in food and lifestyle shots for books and magazines. After 10 years in New York, they recently relocated to Paris.