Intended AudienceTrade
Reviews"Technically sound and refreshingly contemporary, this comprehensive collection can help motivated bakers produce superior pastries and dream up new creations." -- Library Journal "A solid, trustworthy title that is sure to come off the shelf even after the holiday baking rush." -- Publishers Weekly "Who better than The Culinary Institute of America to step up to the plate with sound instruction on how to make a great pie?" -- Booklist, "Technically sound and refreshingly contemporary, this comprehensive collection can help motivated bakers produce superior pastries and dream up new creations." - Library Journal "A solid, trustworthy title that is sure to come off the shelf even after the holiday baking rush." - Publishers Weekly "Who better than The Culinary Institute of America to step up to the plate with sound instruction on how to make a great pie?" - Booklist
SynopsisThe Culinary Institute of America's irresistible new collection of gold-standard pie and tart recipes. With easy-to-follow instructions, stunning photography, and more than 150 can't-fail recipes, Pies and Tarts packs the expertise of America's top cooking school into one comprehensive, must-have collection. Pies and Tarts features all the beloved classics you'll want to make again and again--apple pie, lemon meringue pie, French-style fruit tarts, pumpkin pie, and pecan pie. But don't stop there--you'll want to try every outstanding recipe, including crowd-pleasers like Fudgy Walnut Brownie Pie and sophisticated new twists like Roasted Ginger Plum Tart. Mix and match the versatile crust recipes, and follow the suggested variations to play around with favorite ingredients or seasonal flavors. A chapter on savory dishes such as pot pies, empanadas, and quiches offers brilliant new options for entertaining or family dinners. Whether you're an expert baker looking to perfect your craft or a novice seeking to master the basics, Pies and Tarts is sure to become one of your most treasured volumes.
LC Classification NumberTX773.M5327 2014