Caprial's Desserts Author:Caprial Pence, Melissa Carey Dieters beware: this dazzling collection of dessert recipes is now available in paperback. CAPRIALS DESSERTS, from chef-owner Caprial Pence and pastry chef Melissa Carey of Caprials Bistro in Portland, Oregon, builds 67 master recipes for frostings, pies, tarts, cakes, and cookies, then bounds off in many delicious directions with do... more »zens of flavorful variations. Chocolate Brownies are transformed into a heavenly Brownie Mousse Cake, and a Caramel-Walnut Tart is given a sophisticated makeover with the addition of figs and hazelnuts. Along the way, step-by-step photos and clear, friendly instructions give the inspiration and skill to push you to new levels of creativity and improvisation. CAPRIALS DESSERTS is a deeply satisfying, truly essential collection of classic and contemporary recipes guaranteed to help you put on a few pounds.« less