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Archive for the ‘Desserts and Sweets’ Category

Mollie Katzen’s Recipes: Desserts

Thursday, March 5th, 2009

Pros: Handy easel design; simple recipes; delicious results
Cons: Although the book seems perfect for inexperienced cooks, it leaves some details out
Rating: 4 out of 5

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“Baking with Agave Nectar,” Ania Catalano

Monday, May 19th, 2008

Pros: Delicious & so much healthier!
Cons: Occasional mild structural problems
Rating: 5 out of 5

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“Sticky, Chewy, Messy, Gooey,” Jill O’Connor

Monday, April 28th, 2008

Pros: Gorgeous photos; tempting recipes; wonderful flavors; sugar levels that could kill you!
Cons: Some flavors aren’t as expected; O the excess pounds!
Rating: 4.5 out of 5

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“The Essential Chocolate Chip Cookbook,” Elinor Klivans

Tuesday, April 1st, 2008

Pros: Gorgeous photos; tempting recipes; wonderful flavors
Cons: Structural problems; imbalanced flavors
Rating: 3 out of 5

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“Coffee,” Betty Rosbottom

Monday, March 17th, 2008

Pros: Great balance between technique & recipes; wonderful recipes; gorgeous photos
Cons: None
Rating: 5 out of 5

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“The Big Book of Diabetic Desserts,” Jackie Mills, MS, RD

Thursday, February 21st, 2008

Pros: Delicious results; creative approaches; wonderful tips
Cons: Some recipes still seem to have rather high sugar content
Rating: 4.5 out of 5

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“Demolition Desserts,” Elizabeth Falkner

Thursday, January 17th, 2008

Pros: Stunning (and stunningly delicious) desserts; amazing photos; playful flare
Cons: Not for the casual cook!
Rating: 5 out of 5

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The Ghirardelli Chocolate Cookbook

Wednesday, November 7th, 2007

Pros: Delicious; delightful; beautiful photos
Cons: FATTENING
Rating: 5 out of 5

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“Mocha,” Michael Turback

Tuesday, October 9th, 2007

Pros: Exquisite; delicious; unusual; adventurous; nifty informational tidbits; beautiful photos
Cons: FATTENING; many drinks require espresso
Rating: 5 out of 5

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“Luscious Lemon Desserts” by Lori Longbotham

Thursday, February 22nd, 2007

Pros: Delectable lemon desserts; clear instructions; lovely photos
Cons: It can be hard to find lemon oil; some unusual flavors not everyone will love
Rating: 4.5 out of 5

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