In the introduction to her citrus-themed baking book, Sweet and Tart, Carla Snyder writes that "the sharp tang of beloved, bright yellow lemons can't be beaten for both pleasing palates and helping all the flavors of a homemade creation to pop." Just reading those words makes one's mouth water for the tartness of the lemony baked goods that follow: Heavenly Lemon Squares; Lemon Chiffon Pie; Lemon Ricotta Cake; Lemon, Pepper and Asiago Crackers. Dishes like Grapefruit Custard Pie, Blood Orange Angel Food Cake and Key Lime Bars with Tropical Nut Crust offer ideas for baking with more than just lemons, exploring all that the citrus family has to offer.
Sweet and Tart collects recipes for both sweet and savory treats, which are divided into easy-to-navigate sections: Bars and Cookies, Pies, Cakes, Savories, etc. With simple instructions and innovative ideas, Snyder's collection of recipes is not only a practical how-to on baking with citrus, but also an inspirational book designed to encourage bakers to try these fruits in new ways. Or, as Snyder says, "Pucker up!" --Kerry McHugh, blogger at Entomology of a Bookworm