Modern Classics, Book 2: Cookies, Biscuits & Slices, Small Cakes, Cakes, Desserts, Hot Puddings, Pies & Tarts

Modern Classics #2

by Donna Hay, Con Poulos

In the Modern Classics series, Australia's bestselling food writer Donna Hay takes the food from the past we lovethe most and makes it irresistibly new. Then she looks at what's the best of the new and turns it into a cooking classic.

In Modern Classics Book 2, Donna brings back trifle, lamingtons and vanilla slice, but gives them a great modern twist. Then she introduces biscotti, muffins and sugar grilled fruit, the new breed of sweet treat.

Modern Classics Books 1 and 2 are set to become the commonsense cookbooks of a new generation and essential for everyone, no matter their age or cooking expertise. More practical inspiration from Donna Hay.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Food, Nonfiction, Reference

192 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2003

About the author

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Donna Hay is an Australian food stylist, author, and magazine editor. Her food, recipes and styling focuses on basic ingredients, simply prepared and beautifully photographed – hallmarks of her work which have set the benchmark for food publishing worldwide and inspired a whole new generation of cooks.

Reviews

[Buongy · Rating 5 out of 5]

My baking confidence came from this book- so long ago. It holds a very special place in my cooking life. Being able to achieve results like photographed. Easy to follow, simple ingredients with tasty results.

[Tam G · Rating 4 out of 5]

There is something so simple, so succinct about Donna Hay's work. She's always worth taking a look at because her recipes seem so basic...but unexpected. It's really been useful to me as a developing cook. I really don't know how she does it.

My only complaint, Australians and their superfine sugar. :P

[Bobbie Crawford · Rating 5 out of 5]

Modern Classics, Book 2
Written by: Donna Hay
Published by: Ecco
Date: 2003
Pages: 192
Format: Trade Paperback
(Trimsize: 8×12)
ISBN: 978-0060525897

Modern Classics, Book 2 includes recipes in the following categories: cookies, biscuits, small cakes, cakes, desserts, hot puddings, pies & tarts.

A small sample of the recipes inside Book 2:

Shortbread Biscuits
Chocolate Brownie
Melting Moments
Lemon Slice
Mango Cakes
Scones
Apple and Cinnamon Tea Cake
Chocolate Truffle Cake
Summer Trifle
Poached Summer Fruits
Lemon Soufflé
Christmas Pudding
Berry Tartlets
Tiramisu
And so much more…

Donna Hay has written more then 17, award-winning cookbooks and she is the editor of the donna hay magazine; it has more than 300,000 Australian readers, has subscribers in 82 countries around the world and it is a top-selling international food magazine. Donna’s cookbooks are beautifully presented with many, large, full-colour, elegant photographs of the respective dishes; the photographs really motivate the reader to get out there and start cooking! Both of these cookbooks have a wonderful variety of mouth-watering recipes inside; theres something for everyone. The cooking instructions for each recipe are very concise and this is perfect for the experienced cook. At the same time, these succinct instructions might cause a few problems for the beginner cook who might prefer more step-by-step instructions until they can get the hang of things. I still recommend that cooks with all levels of expertise, buy these cookbooks, but the...


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[Netts · Rating 4 out of 5]

the clean, simple, appealing styling of donna hay's books (and magazine) has inspired (and been copied) by so many others with good reason but what makes this book great is the fact that the recipes are unfussy, requiring few ingredients and minimal prep, easy to follow for even the most novice baker and they provide consistently delicious results.

[Just - The romance reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Total eye candy for a foodie. The recipes are simple and very appealing and the photos are gorgeous. I haven't made much from this cookbook, but that's because I usually can't decide what to make when I look through the book.

[Serge Pierro · Rating 4 out of 5]

In the second volume of the Modern Classics series, Donna Hay turns her attention to desserts. There is a wide range of recipes included. And once again, Con Poulos contributes excellent photography throughout the book.

[russell barnes · Rating 2 out of 5]

I don't really like cakes but I think this was a present more about making cakes for my lovely wife, who does like them...

[Emma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everything I have baked from this book has turned out perfectly. No recipe adjusting needed.

[Robin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful, tons of simple classic recipes, including lots for fruit desserts and puddings as well as cakes and cookies.