Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Seriously Simple Holidays or Ultimate Cheesecake Collection

Seriously Simple Holidays: Recipes and Ideas to Celebrate the Season

Author: Diane Rossen Worthington

When the joys of the season are upon us, wouldn't it be great to enjoy them for once? Best-selling author Diane Rossen Worthington offers all the secrets for entertaining with no stress, just lots of style. Essential equipment, suggestions for setting up an in-home bar, great homemade gift ideas, knowledgeable wine and cheese pairing notes from wine expert Peter Marks, and plenty of simple and simply delicious menus cover any occasion from Rosh Hashanah to Thanksgiving to New Year's. From drinks and appetizers to entr es and desserts, each festive recipe is designed to reduce prep time and streamline cooking techniques, so hosts can spend more time at the party and less in the kitchen.



Interesting textbook: Escoffier Cook Book or Pressure Cooking the Easy Way

Ultimate Cheesecake Collection

Author: William J Hincher

450 Ways to Cheesecake

There is something irresistible about cheesecake. Rich, creamy and satin-smooth, it is one of the all-time favorite desserts. The Ultimate Cheesecake Collection is a complete book, from several pages of tips on making great cheesecakes to more than 450 mouth-watering recipes. This book came about as a result of collecting recipes for this delicacy over a period of more than 20 years. Gleaned from magazines, newspapers, product containers, and other sources, the collection covers a wide spectrum of this perennial favorite of diners everywhere. Many of the recipes are from the "secret" concoctions of an array of prize-winning pastry chefs from around the world and are printed here for the first time. This book runs the gamut from baked, fruit-flavored cakes, chocolate and marble swirls to unbaked low-calorie delights, with a large section devoted to cheesecake-related recipes which are also sure to please the cheesecake lover's palate.



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