Crave: A Passion for Chocolate, Hardcover Book, By: Maureen McKeon

Is there an ingredient more enticing than chocolate? It is a food that engages and satisfies all the senses, with its rich aroma, creamy texture and sweet taste. Crave: A Passion for Chocolate is the ultimate celebration of chocolate. It presents 150 recipes for luscious desserts, cakes, biscuits, confectionery and puddings, as well as fillings, icings and sauces. There are recipes that combine fruit and nuts with chocolate and ones for miniature chocolate delights. There are recipes for all occasions and for experienced and novice cooks, from simple family favourites to elaborate recipes for special celebrations such as weddings and birthdays. Warm and cool chocolate treats are included. Crave also features an extensive techniques section, describing the various types of chocolate, giving hints on using and baking with chocolate and providing information on equipment to use when cooking with chocolate.