The Big Book Of Treats
Pooja Dhingra is obsessed with sugar. Cupcakes, macarons, pastries—she's built an empire around them at Le 15, Mumbai's most celebrated French patisserie. After studying at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, she returned home and transformed her dream into reality, creating one of India's finest baking destinations. But here's what makes this book different. Rather than clinging to professional jargon, Dhingra speaks to the home cook in you. She understands that most kitchens don't stock exotic ingredients or specialised equipment, and frankly, they don't need to. Her approach blends precision (earned through years at the bench) with the resourcefulness of someone cooking at home. These pages brim with recipes for cookies, cupcakes, brownies, layered cakes, and yes, macarons too. They're written to feel achievable, even when they look impressive. You'll find yourself flipping between chapters, pulled in by flavour combinations that sound both familiar and surprising. The instructions strike a rare balance: detailed enough to guide you confidently, loose enough to let you trust your instincts. Whether you're a tentative first-time baker or someone seeking inspiration, this collection offers something worth trying. Dhingra's gift here is making the art of baking feel less like an intimidating skill and more like a conversation between friends in the kitchen.
- Author: Pooja Dhingra
- Publisher: Penguin
- Genre: Cooking & Culinary Arts
- ISBN: 978-0718074449
- Pages: 236 pages