The Nutcracker Sweet: Show-Stopping Desserts Inspired by the World's Favorite Ballet

by Linda Hymes

Book Overview

If you thought this holiday classic was all about Marie saving her Nutcracker prince, think again-it's all about desserts! Take a confectionary journey to the Land of the Sweets with The Dancing... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0971978212
• ISBN13: 9780971978218
• Release Date: October 2004
• Publisher: Lindergaff Books
• Length: 155 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.3" x 9.8"

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Showcases sixty-one recipes

Enhanced with 89 color photographs of mouth-watering desserts, The Nutcracker Sweet: Show-Stopping Deserts Inspired By The World's Favorite Ballet showcases sixty-one recipes, each of which are guaranteed holiday classics that range from the simple to the sophisticated. Linda Hymes is a Le Cordon Bleu trained chef and a former professional ballerina who has taken the theme of the 19th century fairytale based ballet to present delicious recipes enhanced against a backdrop of charming tales from her life performing the ballet which is so popular during the Christmas holiday season. From Chocolate Fondue; Blackberry Dewdrop Charlotte; Champagne Poached Pears with Cardamom and Honey Ice Cream and Rich Chocolate Sauce; and Little Cranberry Curd Cookies; to Sunflower Seed and Sesame Brittle; Gala Apple Galette; Black Forest Crepe Gateau; and Chocolate Symphony, The Nutcracker Sweet will enhance elegant holiday dining throughout the year, and in very season of celebration.