Dessert

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…)

Thumbprint Snow People
Thumbprint Snow People

Thumbprint Snow People excerpted from Classic Cookies: 166 Favorite Recipes to Enjoy All Year (Fox Chapel Publishing) Holiday Desserts, No-Bake and Gluten-Free Options, Dessert Bars, Fudge, Candy Bar Cookies, Thumbprint Cookies, and More by Kate Woodson.

Classic Cookies: 166 Favorite Recipes to Enjoy All Year (Fox Chapel Publishing) Holiday Desserts, No-Bake and Gluten-Free Options, Dessert Bars, Fudge, Candy Bar Cookies, Thumbprint Cookies, and More by Kate Woodson

Make the best cookies ever, all year long!

  • Over 150 recipes for all-time favourite cookies and desserts, plus new and exciting twists to classic recipes, to make all year-round
  • No-bake cookies, dessert bars, frostings, fudge, popular candy bar cookies, holiday cookies, and gluten-free options are all included
  • Delicious holiday favourites including snickerdoodles, gingerbread cookies, sugar cookies, chocolate peanut butter blossoms, and thumbprint cookies
  • Bake for cookie swaps, gifting, parties, and the holidays, with dessert recipes perfect for every occasion

Classic Cookies features a whopping 166 recipes for cookies, dessert bars, frostings, popular candy bar cookies, holiday cookies, and even gluten-free recipes!

Perfect for cookie swaps, parties, gift-giving, or any occasion, these year-round cookie recipes range from nostalgic favourites and festive Christmas cookies to new and exciting ideas that will breathe new life into your baking.

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Baked Apples with Oat Crumble
Baked Apples with Oat Crumble

Baked Apples with Oat Crumble excerpted from Fraiche Food Fuller Hearts by Jillian Harris and Tori Wesszer. Copyright © 2023 Jillian Harris and Tori Wesszer. Photography by Rachelle Beatty.

Fraiche Food, Fuller Hearts: Wholesome Everyday Recipes Made With Love by Jillian Harris and Tori Wesszer

Inspired by cozy memories of those sweet, simple days enjoying wholesome meals together with their large close-knit family, bestselling authors and cousins Jillian Harris and Tori Wesszer share an all-new collection of favourite recipes straight from the heart of their bustling kitchens. Featuring over 135 everyday recipes along with some beloved classics that have a modern, healthyish, often plant-forward twist, inspired by the smart hacks their moms and granny used to whip up memorable, easy-to-make meals.

Fraiche Food, Fuller Hearts is filled with simple, feel-good recipes that focus on fresh, whole foods for you and your loved ones to enjoy any day of the week. The book is plant-forward with ways to adapt recipes for vegan versions wherever possible like Baked Crispy Cauliflower Sandwiches, Vegan Mac and Cheeze, and Tropical Tofu Bowls. All the recipes are family-friendly and perfect for weekday or casual weekend meals including Sheet-Pan Breakfast Pizza, Fish Tacos, and Butternut Squash Gyros. And sure to please everyone, you’ll find plenty of heart-warming recipes including cozy soups, one pot/pan meals, easy-to-make breads from Granny’s Cinnamon Buns to No-Knead Bread, and flavourful, rustic desserts from Lazy Daisy Cake to Baked Apples with Oat Crumble.

Fraiche Food, Fuller Hearts: Wholesome Everyday Recipes Made With Love by Jillian Harris and Tori Wesszer is available at Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk and Indigo.ca.     

Baked Apples with Oat Crumble

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Pistachio Cake with Strawberry Swiss Meringue Buttercream
Pistachio Cake with Strawberry Swiss Meringue Buttercream

Pistachio Cake with Strawberry Swiss Meringue Buttercream excerpted from Plantcakes by Lyndsay Sung. Copyright © 2023 Lyndsay Sung. Photographs by Lyndsay Sung. Published by Appetite by Random House®, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited.

Excerpted from Plantcakes by Lyndsay Sung. Copyright © 2023 Lyndsay Sung. Photographs by Lyndsay Sung. Published by Appetite by Random House®, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited.

Plant-based baking like you’ve never seen, or tasted, before—bursting with color, flavour, and fun! Plantcakes is a boldly beautiful baking book for everyone who loves cake!

Whether you’re all in on the plant-based lifestyle or you’re just a bit plant-curious, you’ll find the vegan cakes of your dreams in Plantcakes. Inside are recipes for cakes of all shapes and sizes, to fill any craving or occasion—from a rainy Wednesday slice of emotional eating to a spectacular sheet cake for a crowd. You’ll never be short of options with chapters on:

  • Snacking Cakes: When you need to snack and need to snack now, whip up the Orange Citrus Cake or Blueberry Sour Cream Streusel Cake
  • Two-Layer Cakes: Keep it casual cool with the Dark Chocolate Cake, Supermarket Bakery–Style Cake, or Vanilla Almond Raspberry Cake
  • Three-Layer Cakes: When you feel like getting fancy, there’s the Coffee Milk Cake, Passion Fruit Vanilla Bean Ombré Cake, or the PB+J Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Cup Crunch
  • Party Time (or Everyday) Cupcakes: When cupcakes are called for, try the Garden Party Vanilla Lemon Cupcakes or the “They Don’t Know They’re Healthy” Banana Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
  • Wildcard Cakes: And to really take the cake, turn to the Abstract Buttercream Painted Blackberry Cake or Mocha Dacquoise Cake

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