Sweet Treats from Brownies to Brioche

Chef Melodie ‘Mel’ Asseraf is a two-time champion of Food Network’s hit show, Chopped, and was trained in classical French pastry in Paris. Her simple yet elegant sweets have been a social media sensation—and now, she’s excited to bring the joy of baking to your home. Mel demystifies French techniques and shows you how to use them, along with ten basic ingredients, to make everything from simple cookies, biscotti, bars, and the best brownies you’ve ever tasted, to impressive French pastries and celebratory desserts. Whether it’s making a quick sweet treat to enjoy while you’re bingeing your favorite show, or creating a beautiful Pear Amandine tart for your most elegant dinner party, you can find any dessert your sweet tooth desires! With 100 recipes, clear, concise instructions, handy chef’s tips, and information on everything you need in your baking arsenal, Sweet Treats from Brownies to Brioche is the only baking book you’ll ever need! 100 RECIPES: Create mouthwatering treats sure to impress your guests, such as cakes, cookies, tarts, & pastries EASY & ELEGANT: Bring the elegance of French cuisine to your kitchen with simple recipes for stunning dishes like Chocolate Party Pavlova and Raspberry Blossom Almond Cake INSPIRING IMAGES: Filled with beautiful food photography to help inspire success in the kitchen GREAT GIFT FOR NEW BAKERS: With easy-to-follow instructions, cooking tips, and short ingredient lists, bakers of every skill level can make show-stopping sweets from the comfort of their home