Stars Desserts de Emily Luchetti - 1993

New York: Harpercollins, 1993. First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Oversized Green buckram with gilt lettering and embossed title. Appears unread. Text is clean and white, no marks. Profusely illustrated with more than fifty-four luscious full-color photographs. "More than 150 reinterpretations of classic desserts, with recipes that strike the ideal balance between flavor and visual appeal. Among the quick and delicious recipes are those for custards, puddings and trifles, including unexpected variations like Hazelnut Crème Caramel and a Pear Cornmeal Bread Pudding. Hot desserts offer a new look at old favorites, in forms like Orange Poppyseed or Plum Soufflés. Fruits are featured prominently, in dishes like Poached Pears with Walnut Cream or Pear Charlotte. Ice creams come in unexpected flavors like Pumpkin or Ginger, while cakes such as Plum Cardamom Cake or Gingerbread with Warm Apples are simple yet rich." (from the jacket)