Desserts-Revised Edn. A Baking Book

The Bonnie Stern Cooking School is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, and to mark that event Random House of Canada is re-issuing her bestselling book of desserts. In it you'll find over 120 recipes for decadent cakes, pies and pastries, scrumptious cookies, creamy mousses and ice creams -- recipes from a master that stand the test, and tastes, of time. There are lunchbox treats such asPeanut Butter Chocolate Chunk CookiesandApricot Almond Rugulahs; comforting family favourites such asApple Oatmeal CobblerandPear Custard Crisp; and light but delicious choices such asLemon and Orange Souffle Tart. If it's a decadent, special- occasion dessert that's required,Italian Chocolate Mousse Cake-- Bonnie's husband's all-time favourite --Tiramisu Cheesecake Trifle,Praline Chocolate Dacquois-- which Bonnie guarantees will make guests swoon -- andBuckwheat Crepes with Caramelized Pearsall fit the bill. Also provided are elegant decorating tips, helpful information on equipment and ingredients, and black-and-white illustrations throughout demonstrating basic techniques that will make these recipes absolutely no-fail.

Bonnie Stern is the author of eight cookbooks, including two books with the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada: <i>Simply HeartSmart Cooking</i> and <i>More HeartSmart Cooking</i> (combined sales of over 275,000 copies). Her television show, "Bonnie Stern Cooks," can be seen daily on WTN.