Baking

Polenta Sponge Cake
Polenta Sponge Cake

Polenta Sponge Cake excerpted from Giuseppe’s Italian Bakes: Over 60 Classic Cakes, Desserts and Savory Bakes by Giuseppe Dell’Anno—photography by Matt Russell.

Giuseppe's Italian Bakes: Over 60 Classic Cakes, Desserts and Savory Bakes by Giuseppe Dell'Anno

Giuseppe Dell’Anno won hearts the world over when he was crowned winner of the Great British Baking Show in 2021. In Giuseppe’s Italian Bakes, his first cookbook, Giuseppe shares his skill, knowledge and love of baking through over 60 new sweet and savoury recipes.

Growing up in Italy and learning to cook at the side of his beloved chef-father, Giuseppe has mastered everything from focaccia to florentines, each with his own signature twist on the classics of Italian baking.

Through his step-by-step recipes, Giuseppe guides you through making focaccia, pannacotta, tiramisù, rum baba, piadine, Sicilian cannoli and, of course, pizza, among many other delectable treats. With gorgeous colour photos throughout and tips and tricks from the master of the technical challenge, bring a taste of the Italian bakery to your home with Giuseppe’s Italian Bakes. (more…)

Key Lime Cheesecake
Key Lime Cheesecake

Key Lime Cheesecake excerpted from cream cheese no-bake cheesecake: From Our Simple Two-Ingredient Recipes to Our Most Viral Rainbow Unicorn Cheesecake (Sweet Sensations, Tasty Snacks, and Pleasing Pastries) by Shalean Ghitis and Stephanie Ghitis.

Savory vs. Sweet: From Our Simple Two-Ingredient Recipes to Our Most Viral Rainbow Unicorn Cheesecake (Sweet Sensations, Tasty Snacks, and Pleasing Pastries) by Shalean Ghitis and Stephanie Ghitis

This one-of-a-kind cookbook is filled to the brim with sweet sensations and savoury food crafted by the founders of the popular SoFloFooodie.

The best sweet and savoury options. Can’t choose one? Well, don’t worry because this cookbook has you covered on both fronts. From mouthwatering savoury snacks like buffalo chicken sliders to unbelievable sweet sensations such as red velvet oreo cheesecake—these recipes are sure to please any taste bud. SoFloFooodie’s viral recipes have earned them over 3 million followers, and this cookbook contains their most popular creations such as their oreo desserts and easy air fryer desserts like air fryer strawberry pop tarts. (more…)

Chocolate Almond Baklawa
Chocolate Almond Baklawa

Chocolate Almond Baklawa excerpted from Dine in Palestine by Heifa Odeh. Page Street Publishing Co. 2022. Photography by Doaa Elkady.

Dine in Palestine by Heifa Odeh. Page Street Publishing Co. 2022. Photography by Doaa Elkady.

Bring the bold flavours of Palestine into your own kitchen with this comprehensive collection of Middle Eastern recipes by Heifa Odeh.

From familiar favourites like moussaka and tobouleh, to more complex meals like Musakhan, Palestine’s national dish, this book includes everything you need to know to cook the full range of Palestinian dishes. With streamlined techniques honed through her online cooking course, Heifa makes it easier than ever to enjoy Arab cooking.

From bold-flavoured breakfasts like Tomato and Lemon Flatbread and satisfying mains like Harissa Pomegranate Molasses Salmon to sweet treats like Fig and Honey Pistachio Cake and beyond ― each dish is also halal to make meal times more inclusive for Muslim holidays and gatherings. With dishes featuring the best Middle Eastern ingredients like figs, pomegranates, sumac and za’atar, every dish offers a taste of Palestine.

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Overnight Spiced Challah French Toast
Overnight Spiced Challah French Toast

Overnight Spiced Challah French Toast excerpted from Simple Fancy by Jason Santos. Page Street Publishing Co. 2022. Photo credit: Ken Goodman.

Simple Fancy by Jason Santos

Turn your kitchen into the swankiest spot in town with these incredible recipes for any day of the week. Known for his mouthwatering food served up with a side of sass on Hell’s Kitchen and Bar Rescue, Jason Santos is back with a bang―presenting his latest series of restaurant-quality meals fit for any home cook.

With just a few ingredients and easy-to-follow techniques, you can whip up homemade cuisine with all the standout flavors and unique presentation of a professional kitchen. Recipes include: Pan-Seared Sea Scallops, a signature dish from Hell’s Kitchen with the key technique for perfect seared scallops every time Jalapeño, Cheddar, and Bacon Hush Puppies, with Jason’s glowing endorsement: “God, I love these things” Cajun Rotisserie Chicken Dip, which is so good, it’s been featured in just about every publication in Boston Mama Le’s Egg Rolls, a dish so special, Jason once received a bag of them for Christmas Hot Honey Chicken Mac ’n’ Cheese, the perfect comfort food with a twist. (more…)

Blood Orange Rosemary Cookies
Blood Orange Rosemary Cookies

Blood Orange Rosemary Cookies excerpted from Sugar + Spice Cookies by Megan Neveu. Page Street Publishing Co. 2022. Photo credit: Megan Neveu.

Sugar + Spice Cookies by Megan Neveu. Page Street Publishing Co. 2022. Photo credit: Megan Neveu.

Spice up your baking with this collection of irresistible cookies featuring your favourite spices and deliciously creative flavour combinations!

Indulge your love for cookie baking with 60 fresh and creative recipes. Cookie expert Megan Neveu turns the ordinary into extraordinary with aromatic herbs such as rosemary and thyme, sweet spices such as cinnamon and cardamom and bright fruits such as orange, lemon and cranberry―masterfully paired to create a beautifully balanced flavour.

Each bite will light up your taste buds and have you dreaming of cookies for days. What’s more, the very act of making these cookies is an absolute delight for the senses as you take in the aroma of chopped fresh rosemary, roasted chocolate or citrus zest. (more…)

Almond Croissant
Almond Croissant

Almond Croissant excerpted from Lune: Eating Croissants All Day, Every Day by Kate Reid. Photography by Pete Dillon.

Lune: Eating Croissants All Day, Every Day by Kate Reid.

The debut cookbook from Lune, a world-renowned croissant bakery in Australia. Lune Croissanterie is one of the most talked about bakeries in the world.

From rave reviews from Nigella Lawson, Yotam Ottolenghi, René Redzepi and Rachel Khoo, to features in news outlets such as New York Times and The Guardian, Lune has been touted as ‘the best croissant in the world’ since it opened its doors in 2012.

Customers are queuing quite literally around the block from the early hours to eat Lune’s pastries, but what makes this book so special is how Kate Reid elevates croissant pastry from a classic breakfast staple to a refined vehicle for breakfast, lunch and dinner. (more…)

Steak, Leek and Mushroom Pie with Guinness
Steak, Leek and Mushroom Pie with Guinness

Steak, Leek and Mushroom Pie with Guinness excerpted from Comfort: A Winter Cookbook: More than 150 warming recipes for the colder months.

Comfort: A Winter Cookbook: More than 150 warming recipes for the colder months.

Make the most of being holed up indoors and prepare some warming Snow Day Snacks.

Enjoy sharing tasty treats such as Creamy Pancetta and Onion Tart or Cheddar and Cider Fondue. When it’s chilly outside, what we naturally crave is comforting food. In Cold Day Comforts you’ll find plenty of warming dishes including Spiced Pumpkin and Coconut Soup or Salmon Broccoli and Potato Gratin with Pesto.

What better way to spend an icy afternoon than preparing a delicious meal to share with family and friends. Fireside Feasts is full of great ideas for winter entertaining. Try a Braised Pot Roast with Red Wine, Rosemary and Bay or Slow-cooked Lamb Shanks with Lentils. Make the most of the finest seasonal ingredients the winter has to offer and prepare healthy and satisfying Winter Salads.

Choose from recipes such as Steak and Blue Cheese Salad or Roast Butternut Squash Salad with Spiced Lentils, Goat Cheese and Walnuts. Whether you enjoy a luxurious dessert or a slice of cake in front of the fire, there are plenty of delicious options to choose from in Indulgent Treats. (more…)

Sweet Pumpkin Tart
Sweet Pumpkin Tart

Sweet Pumpkin Tart excerpted from Expressions: Art in Pastry: Recipes and Ideas for Extraordinary Pies and Tarts by Julie Jones. Photography by Andrew Montgomery.

Expressions: Art in Pastry: Recipes and Ideas for Extraordinary Pies and Tarts by Julie Jones

Julie Jones, Instagram influencer and author of Soulful Baker and The Pastry School conducts online work-shops for pastry decorating and this is the book that her followers have been crying out for.

A collection of basic sweet, shortcrust and hot water pastry recipes at the start of the book can each be used for a variety of pies and tarts and with a wide range of fillings, both sweet and savoury.

Chapters on Fruit, Meat & Fish, Vegetables, Sweet Dairy and Cheese include 40 recipes that can all be adapted to a variety of decorative approaches. The recipes suit small and large rounds and small and large squares, according to how many people you’re planning to serve. In total there are more than a hundred decorative pies and tarts to feast your eyes on. Recipes include a linear fruit pie, a cheese lattice pie, a pumpkin-baked pastry tile pie and a carrot and courgette flower pie. Every chapter includes exquisite photography by Andrew Montgomery of both the food and the inspiration behind it. (more…)

Chocolate, coconut and peanut cake
Chocolate, coconut and peanut cake

Chocolate, coconut and peanut cake excerpted from Chetna’s Easy Baking: with a twist of spice by Chetna Makan. Photography by Nassima Rothacker.

Chetna’s Easy Baking: with a twist of spice by Chetna Makan. Photography by Nassima Rothacker.

Chetna’s popular and accessible style has charmed millions of people since her first appearance on our screens in The Great British Bake Off. Since then, she has written several bestselling cookbooks that combine her creative flavours with a love of simple Indian home cooking.

In this new collection, Chetna showcases delicious sweet and savoury bakes which have easy-to-find ingredients and simple-to-follow methods, but a special flavour twist to make your bakes sing and shine. That could be a spice you might not expect, such as star anise in a tarte Tatin, a fusion of global incidences such as Masala Focaccia, or a twist on a classic, such as a drizzle cake dazzling with mango and ginger. Proving once again that simple baking methods are the best, Chetna’s inspirational recipes are a joy to make and share with your favourite people. (more…)

Mandarin Orange Panna Cotta Tart
Mandarin Orange Panna Cotta Tart

Mandarin Orange Panna Cotta Tart excerpted from Cozy Vegan Pies and Tarts by Helen Au. Page Street Publishing Co. 2022. Photography by Helen Au.

Cozy Vegan Pies and Tarts by Helen Au. Page Street Publishing Co. 2022. Photography by Helen Au.

Going vegan doesn’t mean giving up flaky pie crusts and delicious tarts! With this outstanding collection of comforting recipes, it’s easy to make delectable plant-based pastries that your family and friends will rave about.

Whether you’re looking for a classic childhood favourite, a no-bake tart for a hot summer day or a savoury galette for a quick yet elegant dinner, Helen Au of With Helen has the perfect recipe for you. Traditional favourites such as Blueberry Crumble Pie, Vegan German Chocolate Tart and Pumpkin Caramel Pie are the perfect desserts for any gathering or special occasion. Approachable recipes like Strawberry Matcha Tart, Chinese White Pear and Ginger Pie, Chamomile Grapefruit Tart and Lemony Ricotta Summer Squash Galette feature unique, exciting flavour combinations to please every palate.

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