This compendium is packed full with 500 recipes for mouth-watering chocolate delights. Accompanied by more than 100 full-colour photographs, the book is filled with ideas for every kind of snack, sweet treat, dessert, or cake for every occasion. Packed with suggestions and tips to ensure easy, fuss-free entertaining, 500 Chocolates is the only book on cooking and baking with chocolate that you will ever need, and one you'll want to turn to time and time again. An introductory section covers all preparation and cooking essentials: techniques, equipment, ingredients, conversions, and troubleshooting. A recent survey revealed that 52 percent of U.S. adults said they like chocolate best. Chocolate delights for every occasion. Packed with fresh ideas for serving and preparing chocolate desserts.