Perfect Cupcakes


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Fun, fanciful, and festive, cupcakes offer the simplicity of a comfort food and the uniqueness of a special treat. They combine the bite-sized convenience of a cookie with the elegance of a cake. Now, with Perfect Cupcakes, you can easily explore the full range of what a cupcake can be. Choose confetti-colored sprinkles for a child's birthday party, or a more sophisticated, spicier taste for the adult crowd. Find the perfect flavors to brighten your day - from the decadence of an after-dinner mint to the punch of passion fruit. Perfect cupcakes can take any form, all that matters is the delicious thrill they can bring to any occasion. Take the guesswork out of recipe hunting with the Perfect Cookbook series. Whether it's cupcakes or cocktails, these handy kitchen companions will tend to your every craving. Top-notch recipes, ranging from classic to cutting-edge, are paired with sumptuous photographs, ensuring that the rewards are always in sight. From brunch with friends to a holiday party, never again agonize over what to bring. With this series, the perfect answer is always right at your fingertips.




Martha Stewart's Cake Perfection


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Martha Stewart perfects the art of cakes with 125 recipes for all occasions, featuring exciting flavors, must-try designs, and dependable techniques. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY FOOD NETWORK Martha Stewart’s authoritative baking guide presents a beautiful collection of tiers and tortes, batters and buttercreams, and sheet cakes and chiffons to tackle every cake creation. Teaching and inspiring like only she can, Martha Stewart demystifies even the most extraordinary creations with her guidance and tricks for delicious cake perfection. From everyday favorites to stunning showstoppers, Martha creates bold, modern flavors and striking decorations perfect for birthdays, celebrations, and big bakes for a crowd. Think comforting classics like Snickerdoodle Crumb Cake and Apricot Cheesecake and treats that take it up a notch like Strawberry Ombré Cake and Coconut Chiffon Cake, plus a whole chapter on cupcakes alone. With Martha's expert tips, even the most impressive, towering cakes will be in your reach.




Baked to Perfection


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WINNER OF THE FORTNUM & MASON FOOD AND DRINK AWARDS 2022 WINNER OF THE GUILD OF FOOD WRITERS SPECIALIST SUBJECT AWARD 2022 FINALIST IN THE IACP AWARDS 2022 _________ 'I have nothing against gluten, but this book is just full of recipes I long to make' Nigella Lawson The only gluten-free baking book you'll ever need, with delicious recipes that work perfectly every single time. From proper crusty bread, pillowy soft cinnamon rolls and glorious layered cakes to fudgy brownies, incredibly flaky rough puff pastry and delicate patisserie – everything that once seemed impossible to make gluten-free can now be baked by you. Baked to Perfection begins with a thorough look at the gluten-free baking basics: how different gluten-free flours behave, which store-bought blends work best, and how to mix your own to suit your needs. Covering cakes, brownies, cookies, pastry and bread in turn, Katarina shares the best techniques for the recipes in that chapter, and each recipe is accompanied by expert tips, useful scientific explanations and occasional step-by-step photography to help you achieve gluten-free perfection. Recipes include classic bakes like super-moist chocolate cake, caramel apple pie and chocolate chip cookies, the softest, chewiest bread, including crusty artisan loaves, baguettes, brioche burger buns and soda bread, and mouth-watering showstoppers like toasted marshmallow brownies, coffee cream puffs and strawberries + cream tart.




Small, Sweet, and Italian


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In her newest baking book, everyone's favorite Italian baker, Maria Bruscino Sanchez of Connecticut's Sweet Maria's Bakery, takes the mini-sweet-treat trend on an eye-opening Italian vacation as she highlights classic Italian treats in small sizes for scrumptious small bites while offering readers a trove of new recipes that are hers alone—cappuccino hazelnut or Bellini cupcakes, tiny Torta Caprese and bite-sized almond cakes, individual pear crostatas, mini Italian cream horns, and a one-serving version of Zia Ann's delicious Chocolate Ricotta Pies. Sanchez fills tiny parfait glasses and baking dishes with Arborio Rice Pudding Parfaits, Tiramisu Bread Pudding, and Buttermilk Panna Cotta with Crushed Amaretti and Berries. Small, Sweet, and Italian includes more than seventy–five recipes with easy-to-follow instructions that will turn any kitchen into a Sweet Maria Kitchen. So, think "small, sweet, and Italian" when you're looking for small, scrumptious desserts with an Italian twist!




The Betty Crocker The Big Book Of Cupcakes


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Spectacular cupcake recipes made from scratch or with a mix Get ready for adorably decorated and deliciously flavored cupcakes made easy! Betty Crocker The Big Book of Cupcakes features 175 delightful cupcakes, all using new and fun decorating ideas anyone can master and simple ingredients available anywhere. And as a unique feature, almost every cupcake can be made from scratch or with a mix: You decide which method to follow. Recipes include kids' party favorites like Double Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cupcakes, as well as sophisticated flavors like Mocha-Caramel Cappuccino Cupcakes. You'll find: More than 175 cupcakes, with a tantalizing full-color photograph of every cupcake, plus helpful how-to photos showing easy decorating techniques A special Kids' Party Cupcakes chapter with decorated treats like Puffer Fish Cupcakes, Monster Truck Cupcake Pull-Aparts and Campfire S'Mores Cupcakes Dazzling Holiday and Special-Occasion Cupcakes chapters including fanciful creations like Easter Egg Baskets, Almond-Filled White Christmas Cupcakes and Molten Caramel Apple Cupcakes Perfect for bake sales, birthdays, holiday parties or just an everyday treat, Betty Crocker The Big Book of Cupcakes is one book that really takes the cake.




The Sugar-Free Baker


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'The Sugar-Free Baker: Sweet Treats Without the Guilt' is your definitive guide to guilt-free indulgence. This exceptional cookbook offers an array of delectable recipes that are completely sugar-free, ensuring you can satisfy your sweet tooth without compromising your health. The cookbook features over 200 innovative recipes ranging from classic cakes, pies, and cookies to more adventurous confections like truffles, ice creams, and festive desserts. Every recipe is meticulously crafted to be entirely free of refined sugars while maintaining the sweetness and satisfaction that every dessert lover craves. What makes 'The Sugar-Free Baker' standout is its attention to both taste and health. The author expertly incorporates natural sweeteners such as stevia, erythritol, xylitol, and fruit purees to replace traditional sugar, promising delightful desserts that are lower in calories and gentle on blood sugar levels. The book is not just about recipes; it also serves as a valuable resource for understanding sugar substitutes. It includes a comprehensive guide detailing the pros and cons of various natural sweeteners, tips for their use, and how to effectively substitute them in your favorite recipes. With easy-to-follow instructions, beautiful photography, and a wealth of tips and tricks, 'The Sugar-Free Baker' caters to both novice bakers and seasoned professionals. It's a must-have for anyone looking to lead a healthier lifestyle without giving up the joy of homemade desserts. Dive into 'The Sugar-Free Baker: Sweet Treats Without the Guilt' and start your journey towards a sweeter, healthier life today!




Essence of Emma


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Meet Katie Sapphire Albright, dedicated high school basketball star, destined for the WNBA, or is she?. With killer moves on the court, she leaves ‘em shakin’ and quakin’ beneath the basket while mad mojo flows through her blogs, her personal comfort zone where she channels her inner Emma Stone Fangirl persona and blogs with confidence on the world-wide web. Real life courtside is a struggle when her dad makes a fast break and starts a new life with homewrecker Debbie, the office girl. Katie plays defense, and she and her mom hit the road for a new beginning. Katie enters a whole new world when she meets up with her Instabestie, JuneBug in person, gets a job at the Cupcake Shoppe and embraces her feminine side, complete with princess dresses, tiaras, and shopping sprees. When Katie meets her scrumptious Mudpie Mojo, aka Oliver, aka first serious real-life crush, sparks fly. They share an electric attraction intensified by stolen kisses, heated collisions, special moments, and unforgettable public poetry reading. Katie’s falling hard and fast, and it’s scary. She turns to her security blanket, the Internet, where she finds a more distant and safe love interest online. Will Katie, the overly imaginative dreamer, step into the real world for handsome Oliver and face possible heartbreak, or will she hide out in La La Land with Emma Stone? Some habits are hard to break.




Bake It in a Cupcake


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Seling operates on the assumption that the only thing better than a delicious cupcake is one with a sweet or savory treat hidden inside it. As the saying goes, it's what's on the inside that counts--




Small Sweet Treats


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Cookie bites for a little bit of sweetness, cool gratification from frozen desserts, a sweet taste in the morning, and cobblers, crisps, and cakes to finish off that perfect meal. Small Sweet Treats offers delicious, delightful desserts and baked goods in perfect proportions to satisfy your cravings. Try Almond Tuiles, Lemon Blueberry Scones, Grilled Peaches with Mascarpone, or Warm Espresso Cakes, all influenced by Marguerite’s Italian heritage and New York upbringing.




The Tastemakers


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Tastemaker, n. Anyone with the power to make you eat quinoa. Kale. Spicy sriracha sauce. Honeycrisp apples. Cupcakes. These days, it seems we are constantly discovering a new food that will make us healthier, happier, or even somehow cooler. Chia seeds, after a brief life as a novelty houseplant and I Love the '80s punchline, are suddenly a superfood. Not long ago, that same distinction was held by pomegranate seeds, aç berries, and the fermented drink known as kombucha. So what happened? Did these foods suddenly cease to be healthy a few years ago? And by the way, what exactly is a "superfood" again? In this eye-opening, witty work of reportage, David Sax uncovers the world of food trends: Where they come from, how they grow, and where they end up. Traveling from the South Carolina rice plot of America's premier grain guru to Chicago's gluttonous Baconfest, Sax reveals a world of influence, money, and activism that helps decide what goes on your plate. On his journey, he meets entrepreneurs, chefs, and even data analysts who have made food trends a mission and a business. The Tastemakers is full of entertaining stories and surprising truths about what we eat, how we eat it, and why.