Dessert

Baked fruit & oat squares
Baked fruit & oat squares

Baked Fruit & Oat Squares excerpted from Vegan Snacks: Over 60 recipes for tasty plant-based bites by Ryland Peters & Small.

Vegan Snacks: Over 60 recipes for tasty plant-based bites by Ryland Peters & Small

It’s time to quit processed convenience snacks full of salt, sugar, and dairy and choose a healthier way to graze. Here you’ll find nuts, crackers, veg chips and other nibbles that make tasty and convenient snacks when hunger pangs strike. Next up, portable pocket-size energy balls and bars are perfect for when you are on the move.

There are recipes for feeding friends too―whip up a dip to serve at your next get-together. And if you are hosting a larger gathering, look no further than crunchy buffalo cauliflower, perfect for party platters!

Finally, sweet treats that will pep up your next box-set binge include cocoa-almond freezer fudge pops, proving once and for all that plant-based snacking can be every bit as delicious as it is good for you!

More than 60 recipes for vegan snacks guaranteed to satisfy your cravings as well give your body both instant fuel and long-term health-enhancing nutrition. (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…)

Miso Tahini Oat Cookies
Miso Tahini Oat Cookies

Miso Tahini Oat Cookies excerpted from Flavor Kitchen: Vibrant Recipes with Creative Twists by Crystelle Pereira. Photography by Vanessa Lewis.

Flavor Kitchen: Vibrant Recipes with Creative Twists by Crystelle Pereira

Tasty, enticing, and bursting with flavour, Crystelle’s recipes make cooking and baking with the most vibrant and exciting flavours easy.

“With charming anecdotes and vibrant photography, this cookbook is a beautiful feast for the eyes that will help cooks create a bountiful feast for their stomachs” – Ahliah Bratzler, Library Journal

Cooking has always been an equal passion to baking for Crystelle, as shown by the coveted ‘Hollywood Handshake’ she received for her curried chicken and potato pie on The Great British Bake Off, a dish showcasing her Portuguese-Goan roots. Inspired by her travels and heritage, Crystelle’s book encourages people to experiment with flavours and shows how – just by adding a few more condiments to your cupboard – you can elevate classic dishes.
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Divided into two halves – savoury and sweet – the book showcases the baking that took Crystelle to the final of The Great British Bake Off, as well as her flair for creative savoury dishes. Drawing inspiration from around the world, there is a flavor-packed dish for every occasion, from zingy curries, mouth-watering pastas and zesty salads to scrumptious cakes, pull-apart breads and indulgent brownies. Featuring a handy guide to Crystelle’s hero ingredients and star seasonings – all of which feature in multiple recipes – it couldn’t be easier to raise your flavour game. (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…)

Buttered Apple Tart
Buttered Apple Tart

Buttered Apple Tart excerpted from Dinner with Jane Austen: Menus inspired by her novels and letters by Pen Vogler.

Dinner with Jane Austen: Menus inspired by her novels and letters by Pen Vogler

Take a seat at the Regency dining table and share food enjoyed by Jane Austen’s much loved fictional characters, as well as her own family.

Inspired by the novels and letters of Jane Austen, this collection of recipes is based on authentic recipes from the Regency era, which have been fully updated for modern-day cooks and are taken from the author’s original book, Dinner with Mr Darcy with a renewed focus on the dinner parties that featured in Austen’s novels. Menus featured include Mrs Bennet’s Dinner to Impress (from Pride & Prejudice), An Old-fashioned Supper for Mr Woodhouse and his Guests (from Emma) and Christmas with the Musgroves (from Persuasion).

The book includes menus for lighter fayre, such as Fresh Pea Soup, Baked Sole and Everlasting Syllabub, to the indulgent Roast Leg of Mutton Stuffed with Oysters followed by Buttered Apple Tart. The original recipes are given alongside, so you can compare them and appreciate modern time-savers all the more!

Dinner with Jane Austen: Menus inspired by her novels and letters by Pen Vogler is available at Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk and Indigo.ca.   

Buttered Apple Tart

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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.   

Poppy Seed Snails | Mohnschnecken

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Coffee & Coconut Flan
Coffee & Coconut Flan

Coffee & Coconut Flan excerpted from Jeremy Pang’s School of Wok: Simple Family Feasts by Jeremy Pang. Photography by Kirk Kirkham.

Jeremy Pang’s School of Wok: Simple Family Feasts by Jeremy Pang

Make dinnertime easy with over 80 Asian recipes from Jeremy Pang and his award-winning cook institution, School of Wok.

Bringing together the best Asian flavors from across the continent, this book makes Asian cooking quick and accessible so you can spend less time fussing over dinner and more time together. Each dish can be enjoyed on its own for a simple supper or grouped together for larger feasts with something for everyone to enjoy. Learn how to group dishes together with rice and noodles and other accompaniments as per traditional Asian cuisine.

Most recipes in the book utilize the ‘wok clock’ technique, where the ingredients are laid out in a clock formation in the order they will be cooked for complete simplicity. You’ll also find handy feast planners with the order and cooking times of each dish to make life as easy as possible.

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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.   

Maple Bacon Pecan

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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…)