Marshmallow madness! Dozens of puffalicious recipes

Sever, a San Francisco-based dessert caterer and blogger (Piece of Cake, shaunasever.com/blog), whips up a fun, treat-filled cookbook. Homemade marshmallows are rare, but those willing to indulge will appreciate the thoroughness of this title. Sever describes the key ingredients and encourages cooks to stick with the basics (although she suggests substitutions, including a vegan version). The recipes are clear and easy to follow, with color-coding and particular icons linking ingredient groups to sets of instructions. There are recipes showcasing basic flavors as well as more creative concoctions-e.g., Concord Grape, Key Lime Pie, Creamsicle, and Pumpkin Spice. There are also instructions for creating such desserts as elevated crisped rice treats and whoopie pies with homemade marshmallow creme. Marshmallow connoisseurs will appreciate a sea salt caramel swirl version and a mango-chili-lime version. Verdict This is an irresistible book, recommended for all cooks with a sweet tooth.-Melissa Stearns, Franklin Pierce Univ. Lib., Rindge, NH (c) Copyright 2012. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Table of Contents INTRODUCTION: "Wait, You Can Make Marshmallows?" 5 THE CLASSICS: Vanilla and Chocolate Marshmallows 15 Classic Vanilla 16 Chocolate Chip 17 Torrone 17 Cookies 'n Cream 17 Homemade Mini Marshmallows 17 Deeply Chocolate 18 Chocolate-Peppermint 18 Mocha 18 Chocolate-Filled Vanilla 19 Kahlua-Filled Marshmallows 21 Jam-Filled Marshmallows 21 Rose-Filled Marshmallows 21 Candy Bar Marshmallow Bites 21 Chocolate Malt 22 Guimauve 24 Vegan Vanilla 25 Homemade Marshmallow Crème 26 Homemade Graham Crackers 27 FRESH AND FRUITY: Adding Twists of Flavor with Fruit Purees, Juices, and Oils 29 Concord Grape 30 Apple-Cinnamon 30 Strawberry 32 Raspberry or Blackberry 32 Keeping It Real with Natural Fruit Flavors 33 Key Lime Pie 34 Lemonade 34 Creamsicle 36 Playing with Essential Oils 36 Pumpkin Spice 37 Honeyed Apricot 39 Banana 39 Tricks for Fancy Marshmallow Shapes 41 Layers 41 Lollipops 41 Twists 41 HAPPY HOUR: Cocktail-Inspired Marshmallows 43 Margarita 44 Buttered Rum 46 Fuzzy Navel 47 Tips for Mallowing with Booze 47 Crème de Menthe 48 Malibu 50 FOR THE MALLOW CONNOISSEUR: Gourmet Flavors and Textures 53 Maple-Bacon 54 The Elvis 54 Pineapple-Rosemary 56 Spiced-Cherry 57 Steeping in Flavors 57 Sea Salt Caramel Swirl 58 Salted Peanut 60 Sweet and Salty 60 Mallows in the Raw 61 Mango-Chile-Lime 62 Aztec Chocolate 62 Fluffy Puffs for Gifting 63 Hot Cocoa Jars 63 Marshmallow Candy Box 63 S'mores Kit 63 KIDS IN A CANDY STORE: Fun Flavors for Kids of All Ages 65 Kool-Aid 66 Fluffernutter 68 PB&J 68 Root Beer Float 69 Ginger Ale 69 Bubble Gum 70 The Sweet World of Candy Oils 70 Birthday Cake 72 Red Velvet 72 Mallow Cones 74 It's a Marshmallow World:
Sweet Crafty Ideas 76 Blooming Flower Garden 76 Malloween Graveyard 77 Marshmallow Snowmen 77 Mini Mallow Wedding-Cake Favors 77 Mallow Chicks 77 FLUFFY, PUFFY DESSERTS: Sticky, Gooey Treats Made with Mallow 79 Ambrosia Cake 80 Lemon Dream Whoopie Pies 83 S'mores Cupcakes 85 Chocolate-Marshmallow Roulade 87 Minty Mallow Cookie Sandwiches 88 White Chocolate Malt
Crispy Rice Treats 90 Manipulating Your Mallow 90 Ballpark Popcorn Balls 91 Blonde Rocky Road 92 Desserts Made Drinkable 94 Malted White Hot Chocolate 94 Ultimate Hot Chocolate 94 Sassy Spiced Hot Chocolate 95 Five-Spice Vanilla Milk 95   Index 96 Excerpted from Marshmallow Madness!: Dozens of Puffalicious Recipes by Shauna Sever All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.