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Baking Made Easy
A tv tie-in with Lorraine Pascale, the model baker.
Supermodel turned patisserie chef Lorraine Pascale is the BBC's new home baking heroine. In this gorgeous new cookbook to accompany the series, Lorraine shares her expertise, passion and her all time favourite sweet and savoury recipes.
Baking is back and as a qualified baker with years of experience in some of the country's hottest restaurants, Lorraine knows just how to create modern, delicious and inspiring recipes. Here you'll find 100 mouth watering recipes for every kind of baked goody – including breads, cakes, tarts, pies and much much more.Lorraine draws on her training to reveal all her top baking shortcuts, cheats, confessions and tips on how to create wonderful tasting food that will inspire both seasoned cooks and novices.
Whether for time crunch suppers, dinner parties for your closest friends, laid back tea parties or lazy breakfasts for your loved one, there are recipes for every occasion. You'll find new twists on old favourites – like Lorraine 's Incredibly Naughty Mini Toad-in-the-Hole or her Baked Alaska with Champagne Strawberries, along with modern classics like Parmesan Lollipops and Pumpkin and Chestnut Empanadas.So, whether you're a kitchen adventurer or cautious cook, get the oven on, it's time to discover the modern delights of baking.
Urban, sexy, independent and effortlessly stylish Lorraine will be a breath of fresh air to the world of cookery.
Supermodel turned patisserie chef Lorraine Pascale is the BBC's new home baking heroine. In this gorgeous new cookbook to accompany the series, Lorraine shares her expertise, passion and her all time favourite sweet and savoury recipes.
Baking is back and as a qualified baker with years of experience in some of the country's hottest restaurants, Lorraine knows just how to create modern, delicious and inspiring recipes. Here you'll find 100 mouth watering recipes for every kind of baked goody – including breads, cakes, tarts, pies and much much more.Lorraine draws on her training to reveal all her top baking shortcuts, cheats, confessions and tips on how to create wonderful tasting food that will inspire both seasoned cooks and novices.
Whether for time crunch suppers, dinner parties for your closest friends, laid back tea parties or lazy breakfasts for your loved one, there are recipes for every occasion. You'll find new twists on old favourites – like Lorraine 's Incredibly Naughty Mini Toad-in-the-Hole or her Baked Alaska with Champagne Strawberries, along with modern classics like Parmesan Lollipops and Pumpkin and Chestnut Empanadas.So, whether you're a kitchen adventurer or cautious cook, get the oven on, it's time to discover the modern delights of baking.
Urban, sexy, independent and effortlessly stylish Lorraine will be a breath of fresh air to the world of cookery.
241 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 1, 2011
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About the author
Lorraine Pascale
26 books33 followersMother to 15 year old Ella, Lorraine grew up in Oxfordshire with her adoptive mother and aged 11 she achieved a 100 per cent scholarship to go to a boarding school in Devon. Aged 16, she was spotted by a model scout while shopping in Covent Garden. She was whisked off to New York and held her own amongst the biggest names of the day for some of the world’s most successful designers including Chanel, Lagerfeld, John Galliano, Versace, Benetton and Donna Karan. She was also the first British black model on the cover of American Elle.
Although Lorraine had a fabulous time modelling, she gave it up as she wanted to find something she was really passionate about and something that would take her through her 30s and beyond. So in between modelling jobs, she enrolled on loads of courses to find out what would really make her tick including hypnotherapy and interior design. It was not until she enrolled on a year-long cookery course at Leith’s that Lorraine finally knew what she wanted to do.
On completing the Leith’s Diploma of Food and Wine, Lorraine did a two year foundation degree in International Culinary Arts in Pastry and then worked in some of the most renowned kitchens of the world, including Petrus, The Mandarin Oriental, Gilgamesh and The Wolseley. But working 18-hour days for someone else wasn’t easy for Lorraine which led her to start her own business creating celebration cakes.
Today, Lorraine’s cookery career is going from strength to strength. A long held dream was realised with her first television cookery series ‘Baking Made Easy’ being launched as a prime time TV show on BBC Two.
Viewers were able to watch Lorrraine discuss her love of good food, while she expertly prepared a wide selection of recipes (baking isn’t just about cakes, there are lots of savoury dishes as well!) and talks about her love of baking. The book launched alongside the show and shot straight to the top of Amazon’s Food & Drink bestsellers list. Lorraine’s second series, Home Cooking Made Easy, embodied everything that she’s about – elegant, stress-free cooking that delivers exceptional results. The series was a huge hit for BBC 2 and like its predecessor, Baking Made Easy, has been sold internationally to territories as far as Australia and South Africa. The tie-in book, Home Cooking Made Easy, was another smash hit topping the charts yet again and gaining universal praise from publications as far reaching as The Sunday Times to Grazia.
Due to her interesting start in life, Lorraine is very supportive of the charities Barnardos and Tact, both of which deal with fostered and adopted children. Barnardos is also concerned with young people struggling with adversity.
And as if all of this wasn’t enough, she has just completed a degree in culinary Arts Management encompassing international gastronomy, food policy and micro-biology, along with all aspects of food, passed with First Class Honours.
Although Lorraine had a fabulous time modelling, she gave it up as she wanted to find something she was really passionate about and something that would take her through her 30s and beyond. So in between modelling jobs, she enrolled on loads of courses to find out what would really make her tick including hypnotherapy and interior design. It was not until she enrolled on a year-long cookery course at Leith’s that Lorraine finally knew what she wanted to do.
On completing the Leith’s Diploma of Food and Wine, Lorraine did a two year foundation degree in International Culinary Arts in Pastry and then worked in some of the most renowned kitchens of the world, including Petrus, The Mandarin Oriental, Gilgamesh and The Wolseley. But working 18-hour days for someone else wasn’t easy for Lorraine which led her to start her own business creating celebration cakes.
Today, Lorraine’s cookery career is going from strength to strength. A long held dream was realised with her first television cookery series ‘Baking Made Easy’ being launched as a prime time TV show on BBC Two.
Viewers were able to watch Lorrraine discuss her love of good food, while she expertly prepared a wide selection of recipes (baking isn’t just about cakes, there are lots of savoury dishes as well!) and talks about her love of baking. The book launched alongside the show and shot straight to the top of Amazon’s Food & Drink bestsellers list. Lorraine’s second series, Home Cooking Made Easy, embodied everything that she’s about – elegant, stress-free cooking that delivers exceptional results. The series was a huge hit for BBC 2 and like its predecessor, Baking Made Easy, has been sold internationally to territories as far as Australia and South Africa. The tie-in book, Home Cooking Made Easy, was another smash hit topping the charts yet again and gaining universal praise from publications as far reaching as The Sunday Times to Grazia.
Due to her interesting start in life, Lorraine is very supportive of the charities Barnardos and Tact, both of which deal with fostered and adopted children. Barnardos is also concerned with young people struggling with adversity.
And as if all of this wasn’t enough, she has just completed a degree in culinary Arts Management encompassing international gastronomy, food policy and micro-biology, along with all aspects of food, passed with First Class Honours.
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October 21, 2017
This was the kindle version
I don't know if it made the difference that The copy I had was an kindle copy but this was dreadfully boring. There were maybe 5 pictures of the recipes in the whole book the rest were of the author out shopping or cooking. I did enjoy the explanation excerpts but I think pictures would have been very helpful. They might have helped me figure out what some of the recipes actually were. Example, what the heck is a squidge? Or some of the British terminology. Beware the measurements are different as well.
I don't know if it made the difference that The copy I had was an kindle copy but this was dreadfully boring. There were maybe 5 pictures of the recipes in the whole book the rest were of the author out shopping or cooking. I did enjoy the explanation excerpts but I think pictures would have been very helpful. They might have helped me figure out what some of the recipes actually were. Example, what the heck is a squidge? Or some of the British terminology. Beware the measurements are different as well.
November 1, 2017
Photo gallery of the author,more than a cookbook....
The book has no table of contents. No click links to help you sort through the book. The recipes are ok,but not worth what I paid for it. If It were free and You really want to watch the author crack eggs,go shopping and smile,then You might like it.I didn't.
The book has no table of contents. No click links to help you sort through the book. The recipes are ok,but not worth what I paid for it. If It were free and You really want to watch the author crack eggs,go shopping and smile,then You might like it.I didn't.
November 19, 2017
Great recipe s
Fab book, easy to follow recipe's. I love the photographic content. This is the second of Lorraine's books I own. I highly recommend this to all that want to move your basic cooking or baking up a notch, though it can be used by all for some fresh inspiration.
Fab book, easy to follow recipe's. I love the photographic content. This is the second of Lorraine's books I own. I highly recommend this to all that want to move your basic cooking or baking up a notch, though it can be used by all for some fresh inspiration.
June 26, 2020
Baking Made Easy -Huge fan of Lorraine Pacal
Great read, easy explanations. It is not just recipes it’s explanations, tips and tricks etc. Also a pleasant surprise that she covered more than just desserts. I’m used to seeing her on Baking shows
Great read, easy explanations. It is not just recipes it’s explanations, tips and tricks etc. Also a pleasant surprise that she covered more than just desserts. I’m used to seeing her on Baking shows
December 29, 2017
Not every recipe has a photograph and I find that annoying: a photograph is do essential with baking! The recipes are easy to follow, but i’m not buying another book from her.
October 4, 2020
interesting and delicate girly recipes
rosewater marshmallows
banana and honey souffle
August 2, 2012
Anyone who knows me will agree I'm one of the world's worst cooks - every recipe that goes beyond toast and boiled eggs fails on me (and even they sometimes go wrong on me). Lorraine's amazing book has completely changed my luck. I've so far made the salt and pepper bread sticks, used the same dough as a pizza base and made the quiche....and they've all worked out! I can't believe it, I'm sooooo happy! Thank you, Lorraine!! This book is the best ever. :)
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November 14, 2011Made the prosciutto,mozzarella and fig pizza- a fantastic combination of flavours- divine!!
Foccacia recipe I have used at least 8 times now and is so easy. So many things I want to try out of this baking book.
Foccacia recipe I have used at least 8 times now and is so easy. So many things I want to try out of this baking book.
July 28, 2011
Exactly like the tv series; so easy to do these.
June 26, 2013
Great baking book, one of my favourites. Has some good classic recipes
December 13, 2013
I really enjoyed this book, I am actually, still enjoying it. She makes so easy to bake, and the results are great! I want to make one of her recipes every day!
September 12, 2016
Good book but as with the others, not every recipe has a photo.
March 25, 2016
some nice sounding recipes but lack of pictures make it tricky to know whether you want to make them - far too many shy but coy author pictures and not enough cake shots - disappointing
April 15, 2017
3.5 stars. Some great recipes but a few too many not-so-great ones.
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