"Le Cordon Bleu is the highly renowned, world famous cooking school noted for the quality of its culinary courses, aimed at beginners as well as confirmed or professional cooks. It is the world's largest hospitality education institution, with over 20 schools on five continents. This book contains 100 illustrated recipes, explained step-by-step with 1400 photographs and presented in 6 chapters: Gateaux, cakes and entremets; Individual pastries and plated desserts; Tarts and tartlets; Special and festive desserts; Biscuits and mini cakes, Sweets and little treats, as well as Pastry basics. At the end of the book there is a presentation of all the utensils and ingredients needed for baking and also a glossary explaining the specific culinary terms. This is THE book for pastry lovers everywhere, from beginner to the advanced level."--Provided by publisher.