This is not a review but more of a recommendation for the foodie's out there who have a sweet tooth, and a huge deviation from the normal books I comment on - but just this once and because I was looking for a standout dessert for Valentines. How sweet 😁 If like me you have tons of cookbooks and want / need to reduce them, then this is a fabulous option for Desserts. So why I am recommending The ultimate expert guide to pastry, patisserie and baking, with more than 200 recipes and step-by-step techniques.

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It covers all aspects of baking - from simple everyday cakes and desserts to special occasion show-stoppers. There are more than 200 recipes included, plus useful techniques to ensure your bakes are perfect every time. The book also includes workshops on making different types of pastry, handling chocolate, cooking jam and everything else that you need to know about pastry, patisserie and baking. I was able to remove 6 dessert cookbooks from my library and replace with this one book that had it all, and excellent for my specific tastes. It covers the techniques that are easy to follow, the only criticism would be that you need a few utensils and a range of ingredients if you want to bake extensively - but that is the same for any good cookbook

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Easy to follow with pictures if like me you want to know how it is supposed to look when you are done !!! I have tried 31 recipes out of the 200, even that was worth the investment and they turned out amazing. No one is going to like every dessert. Larousse Patisserie and Baking: The Ultimate Expert Guide, with More than 200 Recipes and Step-by-Step Techniques

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I was bought this as a present over a year ago and nearly every dessert recipe I was considering I could find in this one book in the last year. It is a beautiful gift in a slip case. Larousse Patisserie and Baking is the complete guide from the authoritative French cookery brand Larousse.