James Martin's Sweet will delight anyone with a passion for the sweet things in life.
Martin's hugely popular Desserts (2007) established this much-loved TV chef as the authority on puddings, patisserie and home-baking.
This latest collection delivers over 70 fabulous recipes, from simple classics such as French lemon cake, Chocolate tart and Baked apple charlotte to luscious, cream-filled desserts such as Walnut macaroon layer gateau with coffee cream, and sophisticated showstoppers like Raspberry and rose bavarois. Multi-layered recipes such as Mango mousse with coconut foam, Mango sponge, Toasted coconut and Sweet brioche croutons can be deconstructed so that the heart of the dish remains accessible to even the most cautious cook.
Whether you're after a simple bake for teatime, or plotting a fabulous finale for a special meal, Sweet provides inspiration in ladlefuls.
Reliable recipes, clear instructions and not over complicated in regards to techniques used.
Yes, a lot of these recipes will probably frighten a less experience baker, but with easy to follow instructions I believe that anything in this book can be achieved, by anyone, just give yourself a bit of time and read the WHOLE recipe, right to the very end, before you start baking. This is a book full of inspiration - I already have used some of the recipes, or parts of them, in my work (I'm a pastry chef) - and all worked really well.
I love James' attention to detail and his flavour combos. Yet another cook book in my collection that won't gather dust on the shelf.
Beautifully published and amazing, mouthwatering photos make this book great idea for a present!