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Seeded Cheddar Sunflower Bread
Seeded Cheddar Sunflower Bread

Seeded Cheddar Sunflower Bread excerpted from Clodagh’s Happy Cooking: 100 Easy, Speedy, Healthy Recipes for Good Mood Food by Clodagh McKenna. Photography by David Loftus.

Clodagh's Happy Cooking: 100 Easy, Speedy, Healthy Recipes for Good Mood Food by Clodagh McKenna

The newest book from Clodagh McKenna, packed with 100 recipes to bring pure happiness to your table.

Simply by consciously prioritizing cooking healthy food and sharing meals with family and friends, we can boost wellness, reduce anxiety and nourish both body and soul.

Clodagh’s Happy Cooking is packed with easy, every day, tasty recipes that make health and happiness a part of your daily routine, from breakfast to dinner.

All the recipes have been designed to fit into your daily life and are simple to prepare, with easy to find and healthy ingredients, packed with flavour.

Recipes Include

Juices & Teas

  • Gut Healing Juice
  • Mood Boosting Hot Chocolate
  • My Daily Happy Juice, which has received more than 1 million views on social media

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Georgian Baklava (Pakhlava)
Georgian pakhlava diamond pastries layered with walnut meringue and finished with honey glaze

Georgian pakhlava features flaky yogurt pastry, cinnamon spiced walnut meringue, and a glossy honey glaze excerpted from Georgia: The Cookbook Copyright © 2026 by Meriko Gubeladze and Benjamin Kemper. Photographs Copyright © 2026 by Sam Harris.

Georgia: The Cookbook Copyright © 2026 by Meriko Gubeladze and Benjamin Kemper.

A culinary journey through the country of Georgia, told through essays, cultural commentary, breathtaking photography, and more than 75 showstopping recipes.

Georgia is a transportive, mouthwatering journey into Georgian cuisine, brought to life through evocative photography shot on location. Situated at the crossroads of Europe and Asia along the Silk Road, the Caucasus nation fascinates food lovers with its fusion of Eastern and Western flavours, techniques, and traditions, all while maintaining an identity entirely its own.

On a single table, you might find khinkali, or soup dumplings, served alongside a Mediterranean inspired tomato and cucumber salad and clay oven breads reminiscent of naan. Georgia features familiar favourites like khachapuri, kharcho, and tolmas, as well as lesser known regional delights like kalia, a pomegranate chicken stew. No Georgian feast would be complete without dessert, including gozinaki, caramelized honey walnut squares, and shakarlama, almond butter cookies scented with cardamom.

Georgia is an invitation to explore the landscapes and culinary traditions of a vibrant, deeply rooted culture.

• On location photography from Georgia: Breathtaking imagery transports readers to one of the world’s most visually stunning and culinarily rich countries.

• Your passport to the next big food destination: Georgia is capturing the attention of chefs and food lovers worldwide, and this cookbook is the definitive guide to its cuisine.

• Written by a celebrated Tbilisi chef and an acclaimed travel writer: Authentic recipes and cultural storytelling from authors who have spent decades eating, studying, and championing Georgian cuisine. (more…)

Lemon Filo Cake
Lemon Filo Cake

Lemon Filo Cake excerpted from Eat Like a Greek: 100 Quick, Easy, Delicious Recipes by Marina Georgallides. Photography by Andrew Burton.

Eat Like a Greek: 100 Quick, Easy, Delicious Recipes by Marina Georgallides

100 ingenious recipes that make exciting Greek and Cypriot dishes simple, from social media sensation Marina Georgallides

In Eat Like A Greek, Marina Georgallides shares 100 easy-to-follow Greek and Cypriot recipes from her childhood, using fresh ingredients and surprisingly simple cooking methods.

Contents include:
– Dips & appetizers (including Tirokafteri, a spicy feta dip made with hot peppers)
– Breads (including Greek Flatbread, soft, fluffy and foldable breads)
– Meat & fish (including Biftekia, the Greek version of a burger patty)
– Vegetarian & vegan (including Dolmades Cake, an adaptation of the classic Greek mezze dish of stuffed vine)
– Desserts & pastries (including Easy Tiropita, a classic savory Greek pastry stuffed with cheese and egg)

Rooted in tradition but designed to be adapted, Marina’s recipes make the flavorful dishes that she grew up with accessible to all cooks. From a Portokalopita recipe that doesn’t require you to oven dry the filo pastry to a flatbread recipe that only needs one hour proving time, no dish is out of reach. (more…)

Coconut Cream Cupcakes
Coconut Cream Cupcakes

Coconut Cream Cupcakes excerpted from Better Than Grandma’s, Comfort Desserts We Grew Up Loving co-written by Justin Ellen and Brianna Ellen. Photography by Paul Johnson.

Better Than Grandma's, Comfort Desserts We Grew Up Loving co-written by Justin Ellen and Brianna Ellen. Photography by Paul Johnson

Better Than Grandma’s by Justin Ellen

Your grandma’s recipes have met their match.

Inspired by the Nana who first made Justin Ellen fall in love with baking, Better Than Grandma’s brings more than 80 nostalgic desserts into the modern kitchen. Think rich cakes, gooey brownies, pies, cookies and breakfast bakes, all reimagined to be richer, softer and completely foolproof.

Justin, the baker behind Everything Just Baked, started baking at 16, selling custom cakes while still in high school. Since then, he has created desserts for celebrities and chefs and taught millions of people online how to bake with more confidence, joy and creativity.

At the heart of it all is the same love of baking he discovered in the kitchen with his Nana.

Every recipe comes with clear instructions and a step by step video, making it easy for bakers of all levels to succeed. No shortcuts. No complicated techniques. Just really good, homemade baking. (more…)

Rye Blueberry Galette
Rye Blueberry Galette

Rye Blueberry Galette excerpted from Better at Home: Recipes for Big Nights In by Colu Henry. Text copyright © 2026 Colu Henry Photographs copyright © 2026 Silver und Seck.

Better at Home: Recipes for Big Nights In by Colu Henry

Food & Wine and New York Times Cooking contributor Colu Henry collects her signature relaxed-but-impressive recipes that are perfect for cozy nights in.

Better at Home is the essential cookbook that makes every meal feel special, perfect for food lovers yet approachable for any home cook.

Colu Henry’s life, split between Hudson, New York, and Nova Scotia, always revolves around gathering friends at the table. Her cooking is about joyful, stress-free meals that never sacrifice sophistication. After years in the hospitality industry, she’s learned one thing: Most meals are simply better at home.

Inside, you’ll find playful twists on cocktails like Fizzy Negroni Pompelmos and Amaro Spritzes; snackable bites such as Italian Shrimp Toast, Fried Sausage-Stuffed Olives, and Roasted Eggplant Dip with Toasted Seeds; and deeply satisfying vegetarian sides like Butter Rice with Roasted Tomatoes and Herbs, Braised Snap Peas with a Bit of Cream, and Golden, Crispy Leeks with Melted Gruyère.

And, of course, the soulful soups, stews, and pastas Colu is known for: Cappelletti en Brodo with Mortadella Meatballs, Lentil Stew with Pork and Crispy Walnuts, and an Early Summer Pasta with Torn Noodles, Mascarpone, and Hazelnuts. Plus, crowd-pleasers like Calabrian Chili and Pickled Pepper Braised Pork and Roast Chicken with Lemon, Fennel, and Crispy Pecorino Potatoes. (more…)

Strawberry Thyme Shortcakes
Strawberry Thyme Shortcakes

Strawberry Thyme Shortcakes excerpted from Full Belly: Recipes and Stories from a Family Farm by Jenna Muller and Amon Muller. Photography by Molly DeCoudreaux.

Full Belly: Recipes and Stories from a Family Farm by Jenna Muller and Amon Muller.

100 easy, seasonal recipes from the beloved, third generation organic family farm located in the verdant Capay Valley in California.

Full Belly‘s recipes follow seasonal rhythms, highlighting fresh, organic ingredients. Dishes like Corn and Summer Squash Pizza and Vibrant Little Gem Salad embody the warmth and simplicity of California cooking. Learn to minimize food waste with recipes for Late Season Tomato Jam and Peach Leaf Creme Brûlée. Founded in 1985, Full Belly Farm is one of the oldest sustainable farms in California and supplies to beloved restaurants like Chez Panisse and Zuni Cafe.

  • Seasonal recipes: Cook seasonally with recipes from Full Belly’s farm kitchen
  • Farm life: Learn about life on one of California’s oldest sustainable farms―from animal husbandry to the rhythms of planting, growing, and harvesting four seasons of produce.
  • How-to: Find practical advice on choosing the best produce, the difference between varieties, and how to garden with sustainable farming practices.
  • CSA subscribers: CSA box subscribers will find it easy to cook along with Full Belly’s 100 seasonal recipes.

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BREKKIE COOKIES
Brekkie Cookies

Brekkie Cookies excerpted Love What’s On Your Plate: Wholesome recipes to cherish and share by Stephanie Valentin. Photography by Louisa Nicolaou.

Love What's On Your Plate: Wholesome recipes to cherish and share by Stephanie Valentin.Love What’s On Your Plate: Wholesome Recipes to Cherish & Share, will make you feel like a guest sitting at [Stephanie Valentine‘s] supper table learning all about her family, her traditions, and why homemade meals mean so much to her. This beautifully curated collection is more than just your average cookbook—it’s an invitation to embrace joyful, wholesome cooking.”
—CANREADS Book Review

In this cookbook, love what’s on your plate means loving . . .

  • The experience of cooking and eating
  • The individual and blend of tastes
  • The knowledge that it’s good for you
  • The feelings of bonding and celebration
  • The traditions of the past—and the new ones you’re creating

A collection of over 100 delicious, well-balanced recipes designed to make cooking easy and enjoyable. Created by holistic nutritionist and passionate home cook Stephanie Valentine, this cookbook is filled with flavourful meals that bring people together.

✔ Simple & Nutritious – Wholesome, satisfying dishes without compromise.
✔ Perfect for Families – Tried-and-true favourites everyone will love.
✔ More Than Recipes – Includes exclusive guides and tips on: (more…)

Super Speedy Chocolate Snack Cake
Super Speedy Chocolate Snack Cake

Super Speedy Chocolate Snack Cake excerpted from Chocolate Baking: The Ultimate Guide to Cakes, Cookies, Desserts & Pastries by Edd Kimber. Photography © Matthew Hague.

Chocolate Baking: The Ultimate Guide to Cakes, Cookies, Desserts & Pastries by Edd Kimbe

A love letter to chocolate with 100 recipes to bake, taste and adore.

In this definitive collection, acclaimed pastry chef and baking expert Edd Kimber, winner of the first season of The Great British Bake Off, shares his passion for one of the world’s most beloved ingredients. You’ll find classic flavours like Chocolate and Whipped Caramel Cake, elegant layered creations such as Edd’s Hazelnut and Maple Milk Chocolate Tart, and irresistible desserts including Pistachio Tiramisu.

Edd also puts creative spins on familiar favourites with recipes like Miso and White Chocolate Cookies and S’mores Brownies, and guides readers through breads and pastries where chocolate plays a starring role, from Bistro Profiteroles to Sour Cherry Custard Buns with Cocoa Streusel.

Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or simply satisfying a weekday craving, there is something here for every kind of chocolate lover. Sometimes chocolate takes centre stage, sometimes it plays a supporting role, but every recipe is a celebration of its richness, versatility and irresistible appeal. Beautifully photographed and filled with Edd’s approachable expertise, this is a book bakers will return to long after the last crumb has disappeared.

Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or simply satisfying a weekday craving, there is something here for every kind of chocolate lover. Sometimes chocolate takes centre stage, sometimes it works quietly in the background, but every recipe celebrates the richness, versatility and pure pleasure of one of the world’s most beloved ingredients. Beautifully photographed and packed with inspiration, this is a book to return to again and again.

Chocolate Baking: The Ultimate Guide to Cakes, Cookies, Desserts & Pastries by Edd Kimber is available at Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk and Indigo.ca.   

Super Speedy Chocolate Snack Cake

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Supreme Delight Pizza
Supreme Delight Pizza

Supreme Delight Pizza excerpted from Pizza Practice: Doughs, Techniques + Toppings by Tara Jensen. Photography by Scott Suchman.

Supreme Delight Pizza

From acclaimed baker Tara Jensen: The definitive primer on baking pizza dough, with brilliant colour photos, illustrations, and easy-to-follow recipe layouts.

“Complete with detailed explanations of techniques, thorough instructions, and helpful tips, this comprehensive volume is perfect for bakers of all levels who are serious about pizza making.”―Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

Pizza dough is a gateway for many home bread bakers, allowing them to experiment with different tools, toppings, ingredients, timings, and shapes. This companion guides you step by step from the simplest doughs to artisanal bakes. Here are 89 recipes any baker can perfect, with simple cook-along layouts and ways to explore different ingredients, techniques, flours, and heat sources for perfecting pizza, pita, and focaccia.

Bright and visually rich, with more than 60 colour photographs, this baking book provides expert guidance on how to:

  • Set up your baking space with the right ingredients and tools
  • Cook over fire or with an outdoor oven, or trick out the oven that came with your apartment to bake an impressive pie
  • Learn the perfect ratios of toppings to crust
  • Build classics such as Margherita, Clam, and Pepperoni pizzas, as well as a collection of fancifully delicious takes, including Breakfast pizza; Delicata Squash, Shallot, and Gruyère; and a particularly luscious Pancetta and Brown Butter Pineapple pie
  • Craft a foolproof focaccia
  • Discover all you need to know to make pita with kids
  • And much more!

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Chewy Caramel Blondies
Chewy Caramel Blondies

Chewy Caramel Blondies excerpted from Sure Thing Desserts: Truly Perfect Versions of Everyday Classics by Matt Lewis. Photographs © 2025 Dana Gallagher.

Sure Thing Desserts: Truly Perfect Versions of Everyday Classics by Matt Lewis

Lifetime baker and cookbook author Matt Lewis opened his Brooklyn bakery BAKED in 2005 to instant rave reviews, and his baked goods have been featured on Oprah, the Food Network, and TODAY. After he sold the business a few years ago, he found himself back in his kitchen baking for friends and for his Instagram @Brooklynbaker.

Sure Thing Desserts is a collection of the sweets he makes over and over and has spent a lifetime perfecting. The book begins with what Lewis considers essential recipes for any baker, including Everyday Chocolate Chip Cookies, the Classic Brownie, the Yellow Picnic Party Cake, a Scottish Lemon Drizzle Loaf, and a Posh Chocolate Cake, along with the tips and secrets to help ensure success.

The book also includes chapters on bars, cookies, cakes, and pie. This is the must-have book for all everyday and anytime bakers.

Sure Thing Desserts: Truly Perfect Versions of Everyday Classics by Matt Lewis is available at Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk and Indigo.ca.  

Chewy Caramel Blondies

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