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Espresso Coffee Cake
Espresso Coffee Cake

Espresso Coffee Cake excerpted from BReD by Edward Tatton and Natasha Tatton. Copyright © 2023 Edward Tatton and Natasha Tatton. Photography by Janis Nicolay. Published by Penguin, an imprint of Penguin Canada, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited.

BReD: Sourdough Loaves, Small Breads, and Other Plant-Based Baking Hardcover by Ed Tatton

Sourdough bread is naturally vegan—flour, water, and salt transformed into extraordinary, delicious bread. Ed Tatton, vegan chef, artisan bread-maker, and co-owner of the popular vegan café and bakery BReD with Natasha Tatton, has been baking and refining his recipes and techniques for naturally leavened sourdough for many years—including a wide array of boules, baguettes, loaves, flatbreads, buns, and pizza. As required, he uses plant-based alternatives in some savoury and sweet sourdoughs that would traditionally include dairy (butter, milk, or buttermilk) including panettone buns, hot cross buns, sticky buns, cinnamon buns, English muffins, brioche, and babka.

Inside BReD, you’ll find these perfected recipes to start your journey in bread-making; along with a detailed sourdough starter guide with step-by-step visuals on making and maintaining a sourdough starter, levain, mixing, shaping, and baking methods.

BReD is a complete plant-based book for bakers that goes beyond just making bread. Experienced bakers and novices alike can take their baking to the next level with gorgeous vegan baked goods from cakes, muffins, and scones to biscuits, cookies, and tarts. Passionate about a vegan lifestyle for the benefit of all people and the planet, the book also includes gluten-free recipes (bread and other baked goods), discard starter recipes to further zero-waste efforts, and an offering of dips, spreads, and accompaniments to complement the breads. (more…)

Chocolate Hazelnut Banana Torte
Chocolate Hazelnut Banana Torte

Chocolate Hazelnut Banana Torte excerpted from The Vegan Bridge: Expanding Plant-Based Cuisine by Romain Avril and Richelle Tablang. Photography by Igor M. Aldomar.

The Vegan Bridge: Expanding Plant-Based Cuisine by Romain Avril and Richelle Tablang.

For the meat-eater looking to incorporate vegetarian options into their repertoire; for the novice chef trying to develop new techniques; for the home cook who wants to dazzle with recipes that are bold, flavourful, and totally unique – French-trained chefs Romain Avril and Richelle Tablang want to introduce you to the Vegan Bridge.

From simple snacks and sides that add a vegan twist to a flexible meal, to show-stopping vegan mains that will captivate vegetarians and omnivores alike, Romain and Richelle demonstrate how incorporating vegan meals into everyday life can be done easily, without sacrificing taste or presentation.

Everyday staples like Vegetable Chips, Garlic Roasted Chickpeas, and an array of dips, smoothies, and salads provide the perfect entry-point for cooks of all skill levels, while impressive entrées like Chive Gnocchi with Wild Mushrooms Florentine, Deep-Fried Tomatillo Tacos, and Cauliflower Tikka Masala bridge the gap between a garden-variety meal and plant-based perfection. (more…)

Chewy Chocolate Ginger Cookies with Chocolate Ganache
Chewy Chocolate Ginger Cookies with Chocolate Ganache

Chewy Chocolate Ginger Cookies with Chocolate Ganache excerpted from Stuffed: The Sandwich Cookie Book is available by Heather Mubarak.

Stuffed: The Sandwich Cookie Book

Ice cream sandwiches, whoopie pies, macarons, homemade Oreos—this irresistible baking book has recipes for all these delicious sandwich cookies and plenty more.

From Browned Butter Blondie blog creator Heather Mubarak, Stuffed features 65 mix-and-match cookie sandwiches for every occasion and craving, including both sweet and savoury bakes that range from childhood classics with a twist (Nutter Butters! Chipwiches!) to sophisticated, party-ready treats (Strawberry Shortcake Macarons, Parmesan Polenta Crackers with Chive Cream Cheese). A whole chapter dedicated to swirly buttercreams, smooth ganache, fruity jams, and more lets you experiment with different cookie-filling pairings to your heart’s content. Or leave out the filling altogether for a super simple bake—the possibilities are endless! Home bakers of all levels will appreciate the flexible, choose-your-own-adventure format, while fans of Snacking Cakes, Dessert Person, and 100 Cookies will delight in a new trove of crave-worthy recipes. In a chunky package with a puffy case and a photo of every cookie sandwich, this book is stuffed with all the cookie recipes you’ll ever need. (more…)

Brownie Batter Chia Pudding
Brownie Batter Chia Pudding

Brownie Batter Chia Pudding excerpted from Super Tonics: 75 Adaptogen-Packed Recipes to Boost Immunity, Sleep, Beauty, and Wellness. Photography by Jocelynne Flor.

Super Tonics: 75 Adaptogen-Packed Recipes to Boost Immunity, Sleep, Beauty, and Wellness by Meredith Youngson

So many of us suffer from exhaustion, anxiety, and irritability, or struggle with a challenged immune system and would benefit from taking our well-being into our own hands. While the interest in nature’s powerful superfoods is becoming mainstream, the missing link for many is the ability to put the information into practice in our day-to-day lives.

Holistic nutritionist Meredith Youngson, founder of Lake & Oak Tea Co., improved her mental and physical health through the teas and drinks she concocted for herself. Now she offers readers the opportunity to take that same journey, empowering the wellness-curious to make elixirs at home that optimize health and aid in everything from boosting energy, immunity, and mental well-being to clearing the skin, relieving stress, and improving sleep quality. (more…)

Rum Chocolate Cream Sandwich Cookies
Rum Chocolate Cream Sandwich Cookies

Rum Chocolate Cream Sandwich Cookies excerpted from Tava: Eastern European Baking and Desserts From Romania & Beyond by Irina Georgescu. Photography by Matt Russell.

Tava: Eastern European Baking and Desserts From Romania & Beyond by Irina Georgescu

Tava is a meticulously researched baking book celebrating centuries of diversity and overlapping cultures that form today’s cuisine in Romania. The author’s aim is to also share the story of those dishes that have come to represent the identity of different cultural communities across the country. Tava means tray in Romanian, a metaphor for how a whole culinary landscape is presented to the reader.

You will find Armenian pakhlava, Saxon plum pies, Swabian poppyseed crescents, Jewish fritters, and Hungarian langoși alongside plăcinte pies, alivenci corn cake, strudels and fruit dumplings. Rice or pearl barley puddings, donuts and gingerbread biscuits come with their own story, while chocolate mousses, meringues in custard sauce and coffee ice cream introduce you to the glamour of famous Romanian and Eastern European pastry shops.

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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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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…)

Caramel-Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies
Caramel-Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies

Caramel-Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies excerpted from Simple Small-Batch Baking by Mike Johnson. Page Street Publishing Co. 2022. Photography by Mike Johnson. 

Simple Small-Batch Baking by Mike Johnson. Page Street Publishing Co. 2022. Photography by Mike Johnson.

From dainty cakes to small-scale batches of cookies to the perfect pies and tarts for two, Mike Johnson’s incredible collection of small-batch recipes is sure to be a staple in your household.

Whether you’re baking for a small household, trying to limit leftovers or are looking to spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying your baked confections, Mike has got a recipe for you with options like:

• Loaf Pan Funfetti Sheet Cake • Fluffernutter Blondies • Chocolate Pecan Skillet Cookie for Two • Pumpkin Crumb Cake Muffins • Maple Bacon Scones • No-Bake Vanilla Bean Cheesecake Bars • Mini Mixed Berry Hand Pies • Carrot Cake Cupcakes • Garlic Knots for Two • Small-Batch Fudge Brownies

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Poached pears with chocolate sauce
Poached pears with chocolate sauce

Poached pears with chocolate sauce excerpted from Saka Saka: South of the Sahara – Adventures in African Cooking by Anto Cocagne & Aline Princet.

Saka Saka: South of the Sahara – Adventures in African Cooking by Anto Cocagne

Chef Anto Cocagne and Photographer Aline Princet take us on a unique food journey and introduce us to the best recipes from Gabon, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Congo, and Ethiopia.

We will discover the main characteristics of these cuisines, the specialties of each region, the produce, the ideal pantry, the basics, as well as mouthwatering recipes for appetizers, main courses, side dishes, street food, desserts, and drinks.

And since no one evokes a cuisine better than its daughters and sons, we meet African musicians, writers, artists, and creatives who tell stories about their favourite dishes, their family cooking memories, and what these recipes represent for them today.

With stunning food and landscape photography, complemented by beautiful and colourful design, this book is an ode to conviviality, generosity, and positivity. It is a love letter to Africa. (more…)

Mocha Walnut Crunch Muffins
Mocha Walnut Crunch Muffins

Mocha Walnut Crunch Muffins, excerpted from Cake & Loaf by Nickey Miller and Josie Rudderham © 2022 Nickey Miller and Josie Rudderham. Photography by Nickey Miller.

Cake & Loaf: Satisfy Your Cravings with Over 85 Recipes for Everyday Baking and Sweet Treats

Cake & Loaf, a cozy from-scratch neighbourhood bakery, started with a dream shared over coffee between college friends and business partners, Nickey Miller and Josie Rudderham. Genuinely passionate about food, sustainability, and community, they wanted to create a bakery with a dynamic atmosphere that fosters creativity and equality. Today, a living-wage employer, Cake & Loaf is beloved for its stand-out baked goods.

Full of flavour and homespun comfort, the recipes range from classics like Maple Syrup Butter Tarts and Vanilla Bean Nanaimo Bars, to local favourites like Pumpkin Spice Baked Doughnuts and Lemonlicious Cake.

The book features over 85 recipes and variations to create your own sweets and treats at home, including everyday morning baking—muffins, scones, doughnuts, and granolas—cookies, decadent sandwich cookies, bars, layer cakes, tarts, and pies.

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