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Julia's Kitchen Wisdom: Essential Techniques and Recipes from a Lifetime of Cooking If there is anyone qualified to offer kitchen wisdom, it's Julia Child.  After a lifetime of cooking and teaching the American cooking icon is the original Celebrity Chef.  This book, which is written from her personal notebook covering recipes from appetizers to desserts with "Quick, snappy answers" to cooking questions that we all would ask!  A reference we'll never outgrow with many recipes from her famed cooking series including Classic Chocolate Mousse, Sabayon, Scalloped Potatoes Savoyarde, and Butterflied Leg of Lamb. Bon Appetite

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The Wedding Cake Decorators Bible




Cupcakes: Truly delectable creations 
Pastry: Savory & Sweet  provides step-by-step techniques and kitchen tips that ensure perfect results, illustrated with stunning color photographs. Classic and contemporary recipes for dishes incorporating pastry such as Quiche Lorraine, Classic Pizza, Fillet of Beef in a Brioche Crust, Apple Tart, and Pecan Pie. Roux tailors his recipes and techniques to home cooks everywhere who want to explore the art of pastry making.  One of today's most celebrated chefs Roux's Waterside Inn in Bray, England, has held three Michelin stars for an astonishing 23 years, and has received many honors and awards.
Kneadlessly Simple: Fabulous, Fuss-Free, No-Knead Breads  
A collection of bread recipes that will delight everyone from novice to expert.  No need to shy away from baking bread at home ever again. With simple techniques and detailed instructions, no fuss, easy to find ingredients will have your kitchen wafting with the aroma of favorites such as: San Francisco - Style Sourdough and Cinnamon Raisin loaves, Rosemary Focaccia, Ciabatta, and Buttery Brioche. Once you're in the dough, you'll be hooked!