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Strawberry Summer Layer Cake

The ScandiKitchen Cookbook: Recipes for good food with love from Scandinavia by Bronte Aurell

Strawberry Summer Layer Cake excerpted from The ScandiKitchen Cookbook: Recipes for good food with love from Scandinavia by Bronte Aurell. Photography by Peter Cassidy.

The ScandiKitchen Cookbook: Recipes for good food with love from Scandinavia by Bronte AurellThis entertaining introduction to Scandinavian food contains over 80 recipes to try at home, developed by Bronte Aurell, owner of the popular ScandiKitchen Cafe in London’s West End.

There’s so much more to Nordic food than pickled herring and meatballs. Stretching from the midnight sun of northern Norway to the flat, fertile fields of Denmark, Scandinavian food culture is a lot more varied than you might think. Dishes and ingredients link all the regions together, bringing a uniquely Nordic food experience to life that was created by thousands of years of heritage and shared culture. Scandinavian food is simple. Natives call it ‘husmanskost’ (farmer’s fare). It’s natural and honest. When you work with the very best produce, there’s no need to overcomplicate it. Its appeal lies in the fact that it is healthy, wholesome, flavoursome, simple to make and beautiful to look at.

This book features recipes for all occasions and times of the day, ranging from morning buns, lunchtime savories, hearty dinners and indulgent desserts, to bakes and other foods for special celebrations. Enjoy fresh and simple open sandwiches, healthy Nordic salads, delicious traditional hot dishes and indulgent cakes. Discover new flavours and textures from mustard pickled herring and gravlax to sticky Kladdkaka cake. (more…)

Triple Chocolate Scones

Triple Chocolate Scones

Triple Chocolate Scones excerpted from Kitten and the Bear Cookbook: Recipes for Small Batch Preserves, Scones, and Sweets from the Beloved Shop by Sophie Kaftal and Bobby Zielinski. Photography by Johanna Martin.

Kitten and the Bear Cookbook: Recipes for Small Batch Preserves, Scones, and Sweets from the Beloved Shop by Sophie Kaftal and Bobby ZielinskiInspired by turn-of-the-century American apothecaries, farmhouse living of the northern East Coast, and intimate British tea rooms, Kitten and the Bear is beloved for its cozy feeling of nostalgia, blue-ribbon collection of signature scones, and hand-crafted, small batch fruit preserves made using time-honoured cooking methods.

Sophie and Bobby, artisanal jam makers and co-founders of Kitten and the Bear, share a heart-warming collection of over 90 recipes to create your own sweet world of glistening jars of jams, jellies, and marmalades, and homespun delights from flaky buttermilk scone sand traditional spreads to savoury treats and hand-crafted drinks. Full of magical flavours and the comfort of home, the recipes range from Strawberry, Raspberry, and Cream Jam; Sunshine Peach Jam; Pink Apple and Lilac Blossom Jelly; Lemon Cream Marmalade; Morning Glory Scones; Blueberry Crumble Scones; and Orange Blossom Angel Food Cake with Fresh Peaches; to Savoury Cheese Sables with Cranberries and Walnuts; Clotted Cream and Potato Quiche; Lavender London Cream; and Baked Apple Toddy. Refined yet understated, the recipes in the Kitten and the Bear Cookbook were written to create homemade delights using easily accessible ingredients and equipment you already have in your pantry, while offering a thorough lesson in jam making theory and the art of preserving. (more…)

Bailey’s Chocolate Mousse

Bailey’s Chocolate Mousse

Bailey’s Chocolate Mousse excerpted from Sweet Soulful Baking: Recipes Inspired by Southern Roots by Monique Polanco. Photo credit:  Monique McLeod – Polanco.

Sweet Soulful Baking: Recipes Inspired by Southern Roots by Monique Polanco

Discover an exciting collection of delightful desserts inspired by Southern baking traditions. Monique McLeod-Polanco’s recipes are brimming with soulful flair and rich flavours while prioritizing simplicity for the home cook. Drawing inspiration from her family’s celebrations and holiday meals, these 60 scrumptious recipes will conjure all the nostalgic flavours from your youth yet dazzle the modern palate.

Fall in love with Monique’s fresh approach to the classics, including an outstanding Orange, Bourbon & Pecan Pie and a drool-worthy Coconut Cake with Lime Curd that will impress your family and friends. Recapture the magic of your grandmother’s kitchen in summertime with One-Layer Strawberry Basil Shortcake, or elevate traditional holiday bakes with Browned Butter Sweet Potato Pie.

So, grab your whisk and take a trip down South, where the secret ingredient is always love―and a bit of sugar! These showstopping desserts invite you to turn the simple, joyful act of baking into a cause for celebration. (more…)

Pistachio-date nut bread

Pistachio-date nut bread

Pistachio-date nut bread excerpted from Pistachio: Savory & Sweet Recipes Inspired by World Cuisines by Georgeanne Brennan and Barbara Bryant. Photography by Robert Holmes.

Pistachio: Savory & Sweet Recipes Inspired by World Cuisines by Georgeanne Brennan and Barbara Bryant 

Pistachio: Savory & Sweet Recipes Inspired by World Cuisines celebrates the striking flavour of this jewellike, delectable nut. With over 60 recipes, authors Barbara Bryant and Georgeanne Brennan draw inspiration from the culinary traditions of Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, North Africa, Italy, Greece, Spain, France, and the Middle East, giving the dishes a contemporary spin.

Serving up a feast of snacks, breakfasts, sides, mains, and desserts—such as Pistachio Flour Waffles with Pistachio Butter and Pomegranate Syrup, Cumin-Roasted Cocktail Pistachios, Grilled Zucchini Skewers with Pistachio Dukkah, Pistachio-Date Nut Bread, Chicken Milanese with Pistachio-Parmesan Crust, Pistachio Butter-Basted Shrimp Tacos, Pistachio Ice Cream Sandwiches, Pistachio Nut Tart, and Baklava with Pistachios—this stunning collection of recipes highlights the taste and flexibility of the pistachio. (more…)

Poppy Seed Snails | Mohnschnecken

Poppy Seed Snails | Mohnschnecken

Poppy Seed Snails | Mohnschnecken excerpted from Süss by Audrey Leonard. Page Street Publishing Co. 2023. Photography by: Audrey Leonard.

Süss by Audrey Leonard. Page Street Publishing Co. 2023. Photo credit: Audrey Leonard.

Make the decadent German desserts of your dreams with this incredible collection from Audrey Leonard, the baker and photographer behind the popular Red Currant Bakery blog.

An homage to Audrey’s German heritage and her oma’s baking, every delectable recipe in this book adds a modern flair to beloved, traditional German flavours.

From cherished classic cakes and streusels to delightful sweet breads and festive holiday cookies, each recipe is sure to leave you with a new appreciation for the sweeter things in life.

Süss: Sweet German Treats For Every Occasion by Audrey Leonard is available at Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk and Indigo.ca.   


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Blender Orange Olive Oil Bundt Cake

Blender Orange Olive Oil Bundt Cake

Blender Orange Olive Oil Bundt Cake excerpted from Yalla, Let’s Eat! by Maha Kailani. Page Street Publishing Co. 2023. Photography by Saleme Fayad.

Yalla, Let’s Eat! by Maha Kailani. Page Street Publishing Co. 2023. Photo credit: Saleme Fayad.

Making your favourite Arab dishes is easier than ever with this contemporary guide to effortless Middle Eastern cooking from Maha Kailani, creator of Make Delicious Happen. These showstopping recipes honour all the vibrant flavours of traditional Arab cuisine but use quick shortcuts and helpful appliances like the Instant Pot® and Air Fryer to cut down on prep and cook time. Breeze through incredible yet simplified recipes such as:

  • Flavour Bomb One-Pot Chicken Kabseh
  • Skillet Beef Shawarma
  • Dawood Basha (Syrian- Style Kofta Meatballs and Pomegranate Potato Casserole)
  • Quick Palestinian Msakhan Rolls
  • Traditional Tangy Tabbouleh
  • Classic Lebanese Fattoush
  • Cheat Baba Ghanouj
  • Deconstructed Makdoos on Flatbread
  • Labneh Toast with Za’atar, Mint and Honey
  • Blender Orange Olive Oil Bundt Cake
  • 30-Minute Knafeh Skillet (more…)

Jersey Curd Tart

Jersey Curd Tart

Jersey Curd Tart excerpted from The Cheese Life: Recipes, Cheeseboards and Pairings by Mathew Carver and Patrick McGuigan.

The Cheese Life: Recipes, Cheeseboards and Pairings Hardcover by Mathew Carver and Patrick McGuigan

As a new wave of artisan cheese appreciation sweeps the globe, The Cheese Life is a must-have companion for any cheese lover. With gloriously gooey recipes, perfectly put-together cheeseboards and mouth-watering flavour pairings, this is everything you need to live the cheese life.

The book begins with an introduction to the wonderful world of cheese, and how to buy, taste and cook with it, followed by over 50 recipes divided into Grill, Melt, Bake and Grate. From Baked Feta with Stewed Peppers & Honey to a Grilled Brie & Mushroom Sandwich, the recipes are creative, indulgent and let the quality and flavour of the cheese shine through. A final section explores the art of the cheeseboard, featuring 5 thematic cheeseboard suggestions, recipes for perfect accompaniments and a simple guide to drink pairing.

Interspersed throughout the book are handy profiles for all key varieties, from mozzarella to halloumi, and nuggets of cheesy wisdom, including what to do with leftover rinds, the importance of temperature and how to store and slice your cheeses. (more…)

Maple Bacon Pecan Cookies

Maple Bacon Pecan

Maple Bacon Pecan excerpted from Big Yum by Chloe Joy Sexton. Page Street Publishing Co. 2023. Photography by Alison Stukenborg.

Big Yum: Supersized Cookies for Over-The-Top Cravings by Chloe Joy Sexton

Cookie fanatics, rejoice! Bakery owner and beloved TikToker Chloe Joy Sexton is here to bring you the biggest, yummiest, most indulgently scrumptious cookies you’ll ever taste. Discover outstanding recipes for oversized confections that will recall all the joys of your childhood cookie jar. Sweet or salty, fruity or stuffed— thanks to Chloe’s bold and inventive approach to cookie-making, there’s a giant cookie recipe for every giant craving.

Delight in whimsical creations like Marshmallow-Stuffed Fruity Funfetti Cookies or the Giant Coffeedoodle. Get your chocolate fix with melt-in-your-mouth Chocolate Churro Cookies, decadent Brownie-Stuffed Cowboy Cookies or drool-worthy Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Cookies. Each creative, showstopping recipe in this book is sure to yield big cookies and bigger smiles!

Big Yum: Supersized Cookies for Over-The-Top Cravings by Chloe Joy Sexton is available at Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk and Indigo.ca.   


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Christmas Cake

Christmas Cake

Christmas Cake excerpted from A Very Vegan Christmas: Plant-based recipes for celebrating in style by Sam Dixon.

A Very Vegan Christmas: Plant-based recipes for celebrating in style by Sam Dixon

For many readers, Christmas is a feast of meat, cheese and chocolate, but with more people turning to a plant-based diet, there is a gap in the market for a festive vegan cookbook. Use the fabulous recipes included in this book to make sure everyone can sit at the table and enjoy some fantastic Christmas cooking.

Christmas is a time for everyone to come together,  where no one is left out, and where delicious food is shared amongst loved ones. This book is the perfect Secret Santa gift for your plant-based friends and family. Enjoy plant-based twists on all the iconic Christmas dishes and discover some new favourites. With easy-to-cook, fuss-free recipes packed with flavour and variety, A Very Vegan Christmas is the perfect holiday gift.

A Very Vegan Christmas: Plant-based recipes for celebrating in style by Sam Dixon is available at Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk and Indigo.ca.   


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Frosty Snowmen cookies

Frosty Snowmen

Frosty Snowmen excerpted from Beautiful Cookies for All by Melissa Broyles. Page Street Publishing Co. 2023. Photo credit: Melissa Broyles.

Beautiful Cookies for All: The Easy Way to Decorate Stunning Designs with Buttercream by Melissa Broyles

Decorating picture-perfect cookies is easier than ever with this helpful guide to making dazzling cookie art with buttercream, from Melissa Broyles, the professional baker behind Sugarbombe.

Buttercream icing is easy to make and forgiving to work with, unlike the finicky and traditionally used royal icing. This book brings this simple technique front and center, so you can pipe creative and contemporary cookie designs without the fuss! You’ll perfect Melissa’s foolproof buttercream recipe, then pipe over 25 of her most sought-after designs, from spooky Halloween characters to whimsical springtime scenes.

Each project is laid out with step-by-step photos and detailed directions that guide you through the hand motions. You’ll decorate with success no matter your skill level! Make enchanted forest scenes with Pinecone Bouqetes and Mythical Mushrooms, or cute desert critters such as Lovely Little Llamas and Desert Lighting Bugs. From cookies perfect for celebrating sweater weather, like Spooky Little Ghosts and Frosty Snowmen, to charming springtime designs like the Cheery Chicks and Blooming Tulips, this book has the perfect cookie for every holiday and event. (more…)