Chocolate really is the world's perfect food. Rich, smooth and complex, there are few foods that people feel as passionate about as chocolate. So it comes as no surprise that chocolate is the world's favorite baking ingredient. In 125 Best Chocolate Recipes, baker and chocolate lover Julie Hasson brings together the love of chocolate with superb recipes ranging from traditional to sophisticated: .Chocolate Espresso Cake .Chocolate Devils (mini cakes filled with a fluffy vanilla filling and topped with a decadent chocolate glaze) .Chocolate Macaroon Bars .White Chocolate Key Lime Pie .Chocolate Dipped Fruit Skewers .Baklava with Walnuts, Chocolate and Honey Syrup. These recipes are easy-to-follow and work to perfection every time. There are also baking tips and techniques as well as recommended tools and equipment. Practical information is provided on all the different types of chocolate from store-bought milk and dark chocolate to Italian-made Amedei Procelana... the world's most expensive chocolate at $90 a pound. So whether you are a chocolate fanatic or simply love to cook and bake with chocolate, this cookbook is sure to become a favorite. Julie Hasson is a pastry chef, caterer and recipe developer. Her articles and recipes have appeared in Cooking Light, Bon Appetit and Vegetarian Times magazines. Visit her web site: www.juliehasson.com. 16 pages of colour photographs
