Dallas Classic Desserts (Classic Recipes Series)
Neither Southern nor Western, Dallas retains an attitude of independence, born of Texas's early years as a republic. With more than 6.1 million residents, the city has attracted newcomers from far and wide to become the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States. Long a melting pot of culinary trends and traditions, Dallas boasts more restaurants per capita than any other American city, happily satisfying the cravings of its diverse population. While it is renowned for its barbecue, authentic Mexican, and Tex-Mex cuisine, Dallas also boasts decadent and delicious desserts that deserve their own applause. Within its boundaries, one can enjoy flan and tres leches cake from Mexico, baklava from Greece, roasted bananas with tapioca and coconut milk from Vietnam, tiramisu from Italy, red rice with sweet red sesame paste from China, and pecan pie from Texas. "Dallas Classic Desserts" serves as a restaurant guide as well as a cookbook. Photographs, history, musings, and stories accompany the many award-winning recipes from Dallas's greatest chefs. For small dishes, these desserts live up to their Texas roots--they're big, fabulous, and fun!