MORE GREAT GOOD DAIRY-FREE DESSERTS NATURALLY

Desserts are celebratory and meant to be enjoyed. This innovative collection of recipes makes it easier than ever to create delectable delicacies at home. Even novice bakers will be able to make rich, moist cakes, delightful cookies, and flaky pie crusts with confidence.

Pastry chef extraordinaire Fran Costigan, who developed the Natural Pastry Arts Intensive program at the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary Artsin New York, offers tips and techniques that ensure sweet success.

Presenting almost a complete course in baking desserts of all kinds, she shows how to make:

• flaky, foolproof pie crusts and tarts
• cakes, fillings, frostings and glazes
• gels, creams, puddings, and sauces
• cookies, bars, and little bites
• cobblers, crisps, biscuits, and muffins
• fruit, beverages, frozen desserts, & confections.

From Mango Pineapple Mousse, Silken Cashew Cream, Anise Almond Biscotti, Super Fudge Low-Fat Brownies and Blueberry Peach Cobbler to Strawberry Shortcakes, Orange Bundt Cake, Coconut Sorbet, Sweet Apple Streusel Pie and The Chocolate Cake to Live For, these recipes will convince you that you are in dessert heaven.With an emphasis on natural, organic, minimally processed ingredients, these dairy- and egg- free sweets are cholesterol-free. Now everyone with a sweet tooth, including those who are lactose intolerant, avoiding trans fats, or simple prefer using healthful ingredients, can have their cake and eat it too.

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