One Pot Chef: Just Desserts

By David Chilcott

The One Pot Chef returns with a new collection of devilish desserts and tempting treats based on the recipes from the smash hit web series "The One Pot Chef Show" (as seen on YouTube)

Featuring full color photographs of every recipe, plus easy to follow instructions - "Just Desserts" will have you in the kitchen whipping up something amazing in no time.

Whether you are a hardcore chocoholic, or simply looking for sweet inspiration, "Just Desserts" covers all bases. Includes a handy measurement and temperature conversion chart - so anyone in the world can use this book!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Release date: Mar 19, 2012
• ISBN: 9781105608216

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One Pot Chef: Just Desserts

The One Pot Chef: Just Desserts

by David Chilcott

Copyright Page

The One Pot Chef: Just Desserts

ISBN 978-1-105-60821-6

Written by David Chilcott

Copyright © 2012 David Chilcott / One Pot Chef Show

All text and images in this book are the original work of the author. This work may not be reproduced or distributed in any manner without prior written permission from the author.

Postal Address:

One Pot Chef Show

PO Box 4338

Bay Village NSW 2261

Australia

Official Website:

http://www.onepotchefshow.com

Watch My Cooking Videos:

http://www.youtube.com/onepotchefshow

Dedication

For Brian

Your love and support over the years has given me the strength to chase my dreams. I am a better man for having you in my life.

You complete me.

Introduction

When I started writing my first recipe book, I can honestly say I had no idea what I was doing. I'd never really done any kind of writing before. But it was an immensely rewarding experience (that nearly sent me to the looney bin!) and a great learning curve. All those months of writing, editing, typing, printing, yelling, crying, hysterical fits of laughter, insanity and lack of sleep were worthwhile in the end. I created something that I am very proud of, which also has brought a lot of pleasure to others.

So here we go again. Another cook book. This time, I'm focusing on something that is near and dear to my heart – the humble dessert.

Dessert has been getting a bad wrap of late. It's blamed for everything these days. Dessert bashing has become a populist art form. I've heard some incredible claims over the years. People blame dessert for poor oral health, obesity, childhood hyperactivity and even premature death. Of course, all of this is total nonsense.

It's true, if you don't eat a balanced diet and exercise regularly, your health will suffer. That's basic common sense. But denying yourself the occasional sweet treat because of the misguided idea that sugar, chocolate and – dare I say it – fat, will cause your teeth to fall out of your head and your waist to expand to twenty times it's size is ridiculous, and equally unhealthy.

The recipes presented in this book are not intended for regular consumption. They are for an occasional treat. I would never advocate a diet that consists entirely of whipped cream, chocolate and brown sugar. But I am a firm believer that occasional indulgence is good for the body and for the soul.

I remember my first taste of cheesecake. It was as close to a spiritual experience that I have ever had. The smell, the texture, the taste and the electrifying sensation as my central nervous system desperately tried to comprehend the sheer enormity of what it was experiencing.

Dessert is a powerful thing. It's deep and it's serious – and nothing in the world quite compares to it.