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This book contains everything there is to know about that magical bean we all adore. Covering the history of chocolate, from its royal place in Mayan culture as the drink of the gods to its later popularization by Europeans; reproducing period advertising posters, wrappers, and boxes; and detailing modern manufacture -- this book will feed your hunger for knowledge about this glorious treat. Following this fascinating exploration, there are more than 200 recipes and techniques for every chocolate confection, from the simplest sponge cake to the ingenious chocolate ravioli. Enticing photos, detailed step-by-step instructions, and illustrations abound in this all-consuming book, which will make your mouth water just thumbing through the pages.

Add something special to every type of dish and every kind of occasion with recipes for a wonderful range of accompaniments, from classic sauces to spiced relishes. A detailed introduction provides know-how on the art of sauce-making and preserving, from making stocks and marinades to setting jams and jellies.

Contains over 200 recipes, from Aztec hot chocolate to Chocolate profiteroles - and everything in between.

Easy desserts, and snacks have never been simpler! With just one batter, create 100 variations of delicious cookies, from gooey to crunchy to fruity. Ideal for easy home baking, gatherings, or bake sales, this book of tasty cookie recipes features easy step-by-step instructions and a photograph to go alongside each set of instructions, making it a wonderful book for cooks of all levels.

Book annotation not available for this The Big Book of Not Available (NA) Parragon IncPublication 2008/09/01Number of 320Binding HARDCOVERLibrary of

Over 200 sizzling recipes for barbecues, picnics and perfect outdoor entertaining. All the essential accompaniments; salads, vegetarian dishes, relishes and desserts. If you love barbecues but find yourself doing pretty much the same thing every time you'll absolutely love this book. The pictures make your mouth water and the ideas are delicious. This is an exceptionally good cook book, not just for barbecues but for home cooking. The recipes are different, delicious and all relatively easy to do with ingredients that are easily obtained. You can really impress with this kind of food, especially at a BBQ, after all how many times have you been to a BBQ and sufferred the same old chicken drumsticks, sausages and cheap burgers. Clearly written and brilliantly illustrated,