Simple French Desserts

With this book, making French pastry is as easy as apple pie"”but deceptively more impressive. Pastry chef and author Jill O'Connor starts with the easier recipes and gradually builds skills as she moves on to more challenging treats. Throughout, she demystifies the art of French baking, guiding cooks with step-by-step techniques and clear and complete explanations. Here are over 50 recipes for delectable treats like Crème Caramel, Lemon-Almond Madeleines and Chocolate Eclairs. With a whimsically elegant design and mouthwatering full-color photographs, this book is the perfect introduction to the art of the patisserie"”sans signing up at the Cordon Bleu.