Ripe for Dessert

A Review by Cheri Sicard

Here is a book that should be in every dessert aficionadoÂ’s library. These 100 recipes are bursting with fabulous natural flavor. The author is certainly passionate about his subject, and this diverse collection proves it. Chapters include great dessert recipes using Apples, Pears, Quince and Rhubarb; Tropical Fruits; Citrus Fruits; Dried Fruits; Figs, Grapes, Melons and Pomegranates; Stone Fruits and Berries.

More than just recipes, Lebovitz also teaches how to choose the best fruits, how to store them and acquaints us with some exotic fruits that may be new to less adventurous cooks. His writing style is friendly and approachable, just like his recipes, making this book as fun to read as it is to cook with.

While this is by no means a health or low fat cookbook, the author does explain that because of the abundance of fresh flavor that fruit imparts, many of the recipes use less fats than their fruit-free counterparts. And letÂ’s face it, fruit is a healthy ingredient, so a fruit filled dessert is not a bad sweet option.

This is a book youÂ’ll find yourself referring to year-round. YouÂ’ll be searching your local farmerÂ’s markets and grocery stores for the freshest ingredients to turn out grand culinary finales to your meals. Be prepared to receive lots of kudos from your dinner companions.

About the Author:

Cheri Sicard is the author of "The Great American Handbook: What You Can Do For Your Country Today and Every Day," and the editor of FabulousFoods.com, a favorite net destination for recipes, cooking tutorials, health and fitness information, holiday and entertaining ideas, celebrity chef interviews, cookbook reviews and more. Sign up for their free cooking and recipe newsletters!

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