in-the-kitchen

Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes

Joy the Baker Cookbook includes everything from “Man Bait” Apple Crisp to Single Lady Pancakes to Peanut Butter Birthday Cake. Joy’s philosophy is that everyone loves dessert; most people are just looking for an excuse to eat cake for breakfast.

“When I first heard the name ‘Joy the Baker,’ I immediately felt happy and warm. I couldn’t help it. And in the years I’ve gotten to know Joy the Person—and her beautiful, warm, comforting style of food—I can say without hesitation that she absolutely lives up to her name.” —Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman

“Joy bakes with her complete heart and soul, writes from the gut, and makes us feel that we too can make magic in the kitchen.” —Sara Kate Gillingham-Ryan, cookbook author and creator of TheKitchn

“The best thing would be to have Joy the Baker actually bake all these things with you in your kitchen. The next best thing is reading her book, written with the exact same charming, hilarious in-person style that makes you feel like she’s right there with you, sharing the recipes that come from her heart and soul.” —Sarah Gim, TasteSpotting

“Joy is who made me want to bake. Stumbling on her blog was one of the luckiest and most inspirational things that has happened to me. She’s an insanely talented writer and an even better baker.” —Emma Stone, actress

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The Sweet Little Book of Cupcakes

Cupcakes are the passion at Sweet Cupcakes, a Boston-based boutique cupcakery cited as serving up ‘’Boston’s Best Cupcakes 2009” by The Improper Bostonian . . . and not without reason. Its cupcakes are like little pieces of heaven with delicious dollops of frosting, fillings, and a variety of flavors, from cappuccino to pumpkin ginger. Now The Sweet Little Book of Cupcakes reveals Sweet Cupcakes’ secrets, from baking techniques and decorating tips to recipes for cakes, frostings, fillings, drizzles, and toppings!

Contents: Introduction. It’s Elementary. Meet the Sweet Treats—Finished Cupcake Creations: Perennial Favorites, Spring Cupcakes in Bloom, Summertime Cupcakes, Autumnal Cupcakes to Fall For, Winter Warmers, Holidays—Celebrate with Cupcakes! Decorating Ideas and Special Occasions. Sweet’s Master Cupcake Recipes. Frosting: It’s Tops! Cupcake Fillings.

Note: Recipes for each element—from cake to frosting to filling—of every finished Cupcake Creation can be found toward the back of the e-book. The instructions for each Creation contain page links to the recipes you need, making navigation quick and simple! If you’re feeling creative, you can also skip straight to the cupcake component recipes and use them to concoct your own perfect cupcake.

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I Love Macarons

Cute-as-can-be, buttery macarons capture the whimsy and elegance of Paris, where they’re traditionally served with tea or wrapped up in ribbon to give as a gift. But the secrets of making perfect macarons have long eluded home bakers—until now! In I Love Macarons, renowned Japanese pastry-maker Hisako Ogita brings her extensive experience to the art of baking macarons with fully illustrated foolproof step-by-step instructions. This charmingly designed guide is sure to have pastry lovers everywhere whipping up these colorful confections at home, using ordinary baking equipment and simple ingredients to create myriad flavors of perfection.

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