Earlier this week I posted this amazing recipe for 4 – Ingredients Nutella Brownies from Abby Dodge’s new cookbook, Desserts 4 Today. Each recipe only requires 4 ingredients in this clever, simple cookbook -every dessert lovers dream come true! I’ve also made her cinnamon-basil ice cream which my husband was skeptical about until he tried a bite and exclaimed this was his new favorite ice cream flavor. The thought of eating basil infused ice cream was a revelation in itself to him and he’s a convert now – Hallelujah and Amen. I’ve also had the Orange-Scented White Chocolate-Blackberry Mousse, too! Can I just tell you how much I’ve enjoyed each of these recipes?!
I recently had the pleasure of meeting Abby in Bucks Country, PA at an all-day workshop we both were speaking at. She is an amazing women who is very likable, approachable, passionate, and kind. Abby is a seasoned cookbook author with seven cookbooks to her credit including many authored under the William-Sonoma series of cookbooks. She is also a pastry-chef and a Fine Cooking Magazine contributing editor. Abby also has a great website at AbbyDodge.com.
I told her how much I was looking forward to the release of her cookbook and she generously gave me her own copy to take home with me on the flight. The moment I started scanning each page I instantly fell in love with this cookbook. I love desserts and the idea of a cookbook completely dedicated to 125 dessert recipes only requiring four ingredients was just what this mom of three kids needed! When you think about it, the concept is so brilliant.
The recipes are simple, approachable, and flavorful. Each recipe has the ingredients clearly listed on a left side bar and the directions in the right. The photos are beautiful and honest. You get a true glimpse at what the recipe is suppose to look like. As an FYI: Many of the recipes use ingredients you probably have on hand already – bonus.
Because Abby is a cookbook author or several cookbooks, including ones focused on baking and cooking with kids, it is no surprise the recipes in her latest cookbook are written in a clear, straightforward voice. Children could easily prepare many of these recipes without problem. These everyday dessert recipes will satisfy the sweet tooth of both friends and family. I would recommend this cookbook to anyone who loves dessert, esp. families.
Remember when I told you Abby Dodge was really kind? I wasn’t kidding. She and her publisher, Taunton Press, have generously provided three copies of Desserts 4 Today for Savory Sweet Life Readers.
All you have to do is leave a comment telling me your favorite dessert.
If you would like an additional entry, tweet about this giveaway by copying and pasting the following…
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Come back here and leave an additional comment with your Twitter handle letting me know you tweeted. One copy of the book will be reserved from the Twitter entries.
Contest will close Sunday evening (Aug 29) at 9pm PST and winners will be chosen at random (random.org) and announced shortly after. Contest is open to those with US mailing addresses.
Watch Abby’s book trailer for Desserts 4 Today!
May Bowser says
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May Bowser says
Strawberry Shortcake Cake
Michelle says
Desserts with only 4 ingredients are just pure genius. Thanks for offering the chance to win one of Abby’s cookbooks.
My favorite dessert… In August, I’d have to say blackberry pie. (I think it changes depending on the month!)
Mary Beth says
I love Southern Style fudge pie!
Betty Jo says
My new favorite dessert is molten lava cakes. So gooey and so good!
Melissa Lucas says
Coconut Cream Pie is my all time favorite dessert! Anything coconut will hold my attentions, but coconut cream pie…homemade of course…always has me swooning 🙂
Cassie says
Key Lime Pie, Baby! Yum, yum, and yum!!!
Kirsten says
Just Tweeted – @kahansen
Kelley says
I tweeted about the giveaway (@gfcookiegirl)!
Kelley says
My favorite dessert is Italian Cream Cake. Yummmm…
Kirsten says
Picking my favorite desert is like having to pick a favorite child. Impossible! I’ll say it’s a tie between chocolate ice cream and the classic s’mores.
Sarah Solducky says
Chocolate cake with chocolate icing!
redlobster says
Lemon tarts, but I’m very particular about how they’re made…the best ones are just the right mix of tart and sweet. 🙂
Maggie-wann says
My mother’s blackberry pie will always be my favorite.
Brian says
Definitely creme brulee!
Tricia McAvoy says
My forever favorite dessert has always been anything chocolate. Cheese cake is wonderful too. Now it seems that Nutella has made an in road as has Dulce de leche…..combine any of the above and I’m a goner.
Jessica says
Mmm, molten lava cake is my fave!
Melissa says
I’m pregnant, and I’m loving all desserts these days!
Renee says
I love oatmeal cookies with cranberries and white chocolate chunks. I have recently switched a good portion of the flour to whole wheat. It makes them a little more cakey but my hubbie LOVES them this way and one fills you up. LOL
Bonnie Sue says
My favorite dessert is Lemon Curd Cheescake!! yummm 🙂
Laurie Sawyer says
My favorite dessert is tiramisu… Delish!
Sari says
I’d say your Banana Split Ice Cream Cake! It’s fantastic… And as a runner-up, classic New York Cheesecake, homemade.
Amy says
Paula Deen’s chocolate gooey butter cakes. Oh my yum!
AKgirl says
It’s hard to choose a single dessert, but if I could only have one I’d take ice cream every time. Especially chocolate with cookie dough bits!
Naomi says
My absolute favorite dessert is bananas foster. Served over a slice of banana bread and topped with a good vanilla ice cream.