120 Chocolate Desserts to Bake, Nibble,

I used to daydream about moving to Maine because of the scenery. Now I daydream about moving to Maine so I could become Elinor Klivans' best friend! This is my most-used dessert cookbook and provides some of my favorite bedtime reading. I'm addicted to the chocolate chocolate chip cookies and chocolate chip cinnamon twists; while my husband loves the peanut butter milk chocolate chip cookies and the white chocolate-chocolate covered cherry brownies. I almost always have a batch of chocolate truffle sauce in the freezer and am not too proud to eat it by itself when a chocolate craving hits. Besides these everyday standbys, this book has provided special occasion desserts that bring raves from guests. The Razzle-Dazzle Raspberry Fudge Pie is a favorite, as are several of the cheesecakes. This book is well-written with clear instructions and interesting notes. I know that these recipes will freeze beautifully and am brave now about applying Mrs. Klivans' techniques to other desserts.

As the holidays loom nearer, there's nothing like having a few desserts in your freezer on hand for those unexpected guests!The recipes are well written and easy to follow. And the freezing/thawing directions are very helpful, too. Plus, the author gives very good descriptions of specialty ingredients and where to find them.

These desserts are yummy and a cinch to make. The author's directions are easy to follow and she anticipates any questions you might have. This is easily the best dessert cook book I have found. This book makes baking fun!

Elinor Klivans has a way of leading you through the process of baking in such a way as to convince you that you, like her, can have any chocolate dessert come out deliciously every time! Like good travel directions, Elinor's instructions both within the recipes and in the margins of the pages throughout the book give you guidelines that encourage and enlighten you every step of the way. I learn something every time I prepare one of her recipes. It is really a pleasure to take the little time required as I have it to produce entire desserts or components in order to eat some and freeze the rest to compile later. Everything I've made from "Bake and Freeze" has turned out beautifully - and to pop something out for guests or to contribute to potluck dinners at a moment's notice is heaven -- and impressive to all. I have satisfied many a chocolate craving with Elinor's desserts and highly recommend to expert chefs and new kitchen users alike her book! which makes simple, impressive, and highly satisfying chocolate desserts a breeze.

Thank you Elinor!! Your recipes are exquisite, easy to follow and fun to make. And best of all, you have allowed me the freedom to bake when I want rather than right before I entertain. As a novice, I am often intimidated by some of your colleagues. I feel that you wrote this book with me in mind. You offer a wide range of recipes - easy cookies to your more complicated and creative pastries. Now I am ready to WOW anybody who drops by unexpectedly for dessert.