Awaken your inner pastry chef with this how-to guide to baking perfection.; Master baker and confectionary artist Sasha Nary is here to disprove the assumption that baking and dessert decorating are difficult-or impossible-tasks. With a little passion, some simple tricks and tips, and a host of show-stopping recipes, anyone can impress their loved ones with unforgettable homemade treats, such as - Chocolate Honey Cake - Eggless Yogurt Cherry Cake - Pear Mint Ganache Macarons -Lavender Blueberry Mini Pavlova - Pistachio Raspberry Milk Cake This mouthwatering collection of desserts contains a mix of traditional Ukrainian recipes as well as Sasha's original inventions that have been "tested, tried, and tested again," including health-conscious alternatives so you can enjoy the magic of baking guilt-free. Whether you're a pavlova protégé or a macaron master, Baking Magic is sure to inspire a new love for American and European desserts!

With more than 4,800 terms and definitions from around the world plus ten appendices filled with helpful resources, The Pastry Chef's Companion combines the best features of a dictionary and an encyclopedia. In addition to the current terminology of every component of pastry, baking, and confectionary arts, this book provides important information about the origin and historical background of many of the terms. Moreover, it offers coverage of flavor trends, industry practices, key success factors, a resources list, illustrations, and phonetic pronunciations.

With more than 200 mouthwatering recipes including all-time favorites, this beautifully illustrated baking book is the only one you'll need. Baking is a form of alchemy—the art of turning mundane everyday ingredients into something extraordinary. Pastry chef Alison Thompson has studied at the sides of some of the world's most celebrated pastry chefs for years, learning the art and science of baking. In Bake: The Essential Companion, Alison shares the creations that continue to delight her clientele and her family. There's a recipe here for every occasion and every part of your meal—dinner, side dishes and, of course, dessert! With more than 200 mouthwatering recipes including her all-time favorite bread recipes, cakes and cookies, Alison also presents dozens of unique pastry recipes that you usually only find in a specialty pastry shop. She even includes a section on gluten-free baking with over 20 gluten-free recipes. With this baking cookbook at your side, you'll become adept at conjuring some fantastic baking magic—it's like taking a cooking class in the comfort of your own home! Recipes include: Potato and Rosemary Pizza Smoked Salmon and Dill Quiche Za'atar-Spiced Flatbreads Savory Cheese Twists Vanilla Custard Raspberry Brioche Burnt Butter and Berry Friands White Chocolate Mud Cake

In The Pastry Chef's Apprentice, author Mitch Stamm simplifies a culinary school's core pastry curriculum and teaches the reader just how quickly you can go from sifting and stirring to spectacular.

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!

You don’t have to be a professional baker in order to make your own homemade pastry recipes from scratch. All you need is a willingness to learn and of course, this pastry cookbook. Throughout this pastry cookbook, you will discover how to make some of your favorite pastry recipes from scratch such as: • Classic Yeast Rolls • Blueberry Coffee Cake • Strawberry Jam Biscuits • Sweet Orange Rolls • Strawberry Graham Scones • Swedish Tea Rings • Cinnamon Rolls • Lemon and Lavender Pound Cake • and even more! So, what are you waiting for? Grab a copy of this cookbook and start making homemade pastry recipes today!

Professional chefs are instructed on basic baking and pastry skills during two courses in culinary school, and many culinary schools now offer baking and pastry degree programs. In the professional kitchen, pastry chefs are responsible for the pro-duction of all baked goods, including desserts and breads. Pastry chefs create the dessert menu, which complements the chefs' style and gives the diner a grand finale after the main meal. Also of interest is the ever-increasing popularity for breads, home-style desserts and elegant designed desserts, all of which are covered in Friberg's basic book.