Chef Melodie ‘Mel’ Asseraf is a two-time champion of Food Network’s hit show, Chopped, and was trained in classical French pastry in Paris. Her simple yet elegant sweets have been a social media sensation—and now, she’s excited to bring the joy of baking to your home.
Mel demystifies French techniques and shows you how to use them, along with ten basic ingredients, to make everything from simple cookies, biscotti, bars, and the best brownies you’ve ever tasted, to impressive French pastries and celebratory desserts. Whether it’s making a quick sweet treat to enjoy while you’re bingeing your favorite show, or creating a beautiful Pear Amandine tart for your most elegant dinner party, you can find any dessert your sweet tooth desires!
INSPIRING IMAGES: Filled with beautiful food photography to help inspire success in the kitchen!
GREAT GIFT FOR NEW BAKERS: With easy-to-follow instructions, cooking tips, and short ingredient lists, bakers of every skill level will enjoy!
Chef Melodie ‘Mel’ Asseraf is a two-time champion of Food Network’s hit show, Chopped, and was trained in classical French pastry in Paris. Her simple yet elegant sweets have been a social media sensation—and now, she’s excited to bring the joy of baking to your home.
Mel demystifies French techniques and shows you how to use them, along with ten basic ingredients, to make everything from simple cookies, biscotti, bars, and the best brownies you’ve ever tasted, to impressive French pastries and celebratory desserts. Whether it’s making a quick sweet treat to enjoy while you’re bingeing your favorite show, or creating a beautiful Pear Amandine tart for your most elegant dinner party, you can find any dessert your sweet tooth desires!
INSPIRING IMAGES: Filled with beautiful food photography to help inspire success in the kitchen!
GREAT GIFT FOR NEW BAKERS: With easy-to-follow instructions, cooking tips, and short ingredient lists, bakers of every skill level will enjoy!