Books about Baking

  1. Mastering the Art of French Cooking: Vol. 2

    by Julia Child
    A comprehensive guide to French cuisine, featuring recipes and techniques for advanced home cooks and professionals alike.

    The beloved sequel to the bestselling classic,, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume II, presents more fantastic step-by-step French recipes for home cooks. Working from the principle that ... (Barnes & Noble)

  2. The America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook

    by America's Test Kitchen
    A comprehensive guide to cooking, featuring over 1,000 recipes.

    A revision of the Fall 2005 BookSense pick and bestseller, this edition features a new light recipe chapter, more than 1500 color photos, heavy duty paper and binding, over 2 dozen new recipes, and ... (Goodreads)

  3. Barefoot Contessa at Home: Everyday Recipes You'll Make Over and Over Again

    by Ina Garten
    Delicious recipes for everyday home cooking from one of America's most beloved chefs.

    #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Throughout the years that she has lived and worked in East Hampton, Ina Garten has catered and attended countless parties and dinners. She will be the first to tell you, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. Joy of Cooking

    by Irma S. Rombauer
    A comprehensive guide to cooking techniques, recipes and culinary wisdom.

    In the nearly ninety years since Irma S. Rombauer self-published the first three thousand copies of, Joy of Cooking, in 1931, it has become the kitchen bible, with more than 20 million copies in ... (Goodreads)

  5. Mastering the Art of French Cooking

    by Julia Child
    Step-by-step guide to creating French cuisine, with accessible instructions and helpful tips.

    For over fifty years, New York Times bestseller Mastering the Art of French Cooking has been the definitive book on the subject for American readers. Featuring 524 delicious recipes, in its pages ... (Goodreads)

  6. Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipes

    by Giada De Laurentiis
    A comprehensive guide to making Italian cuisine, from classic dishes to modern twists.

    In her hit Food Network show Everyday Italian , Giada De Laurentiis shows you how to cook delicious, beautiful food in a flash. And here, in her long-awaited first book, she does the same—helps you ... (Goodreads)

  7. Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook

    by Martha Stewart
    Comprehensive guide to baking, including recipes, techniques, and tips from the domestic goddess herself.

    Every new book from Martha Stewart is cause for celebration, and with Martha Stewart s Baking Handbook , she returns to bring the pleasures of baking to readers at every level, from beginner to ... (Goodreads)

  8. Martha Stewart's Cookies: The Very Best Treats to Bake and to Share

    by Martha Stewart
    A comprehensive guide to baking cookies with over 175 recipes, tips, and techniques from the queen of home cooking.

    A perfect Mother’s Day gift! Cookies are the treat that never disappoints. Whether you’re baking for a party or a picnic, a formal dinner or a family supper– or if you simply want something on hand ... (Goodreads)

  9. The Pie and Pastry Bible

    by Rose Levy Beranbaum
    Comprehensive guide to baking pies and pastries with detailed recipes and techniques for perfect results every time.

    The Pie and Pastry Bible, is your magic wand for baking the pies, tarts, and pastries of your dreams—the definitive work by the country's top baker. -More than 300 recipes, 200 drawings of techniques ... (Barnes & Noble)

  10. The King Arthur Flour Baker's Companion: The All-Purpose Baking Cookbook

    by King Arthur Flour
    Comprehensive guide to baking, including recipes, techniques, and troubleshooting tips. Perfect for novice and experienced bakers alike.

    The trusted companion of scores of home bakers is finally available in paperback!, Originally Published ten years ago - and shortly thereafter honored as the James Beard Foundation's Cookbook of the ... (Barnes & Noble)

  11. I'm Just Here for the Food: Food + Heat = Cooking

    by Alton Brown
    A humorous and informative guide to cooking, focusing on the science behind heat and its effects on food.

    Alton Brown explores the science behind breads, cakes, cookies, pies, and custards, explaining it in his own inimitable style. Recipes cover all the basics, from pie crust to funnel cake to cheese ... (Barnes & Noble)

  12. The Bread Bible

    by Rose Levy Beranbaum
    A comprehensive guide to baking bread, covering techniques, ingredients, and recipes for a variety of breads.

    Winner of the Gourmand World Cookbook Award, Best Bread Book, The Bread Bible, gives bread bakers 150 of the meticulous, foolproof recipes that are Rose Levy Beranbaum's trademark. Her knowledge of ... (Barnes & Noble)

  13. The Homemade Pantry: 101 Foods You Can Stop Buying and Start Making

    by Alana Chernila
    A guide to making pantry staples from scratch, including bread, cheese, and condiments, with recipes and tips for beginners.

    “This is my kitchen. Come on in, but be prepared—it might not be quite what you expect. There is flour on the counter, oats that overflowed onto the floor, chocolate-encrusted spoons in the sink. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. Jamie at Home: Cook Your Way to the Good Life

    by Jamie Oliver
    Jamie Oliver shares his passion for cooking fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced food in this cookbook.

    Home is where the heart is . . . This book is very close to my heart. It's about no-nonsense, simple cooking with great flavors all year round. When I began writing it, I didn't really know what ... (Barnes & Noble)

  15. The Fannie Farmer Cookbook

    by Marion Cunningham
    Classic cookbook with over 1,400 recipes, including traditional American dishes and international cuisine.

    Here is the great basic American cookbook–with more than 1,990 recipes, plain and fancy--that belongs in every household. Originally published in 1896 as The Boston Cooking-School Cook Book by Fannie ... (Goodreads)

  16. The Cake Mix Doctor

    by Anne Byrn
    Transform ordinary cake mixes into delicious desserts with easy-to-follow recipes and creative ideas.

    The Cake Mix Doctor, is in! And the prescription is simple: By doctoring up packaged cake mix with just the right extras–a touch of sweet butter here, cocoa powder there, or poppy seeds, vanilla ... (Goodreads)

  17. The Taste of Home Cookbook

    by Janet Briggs
    A collection of classic recipes that evoke feelings of comfort and nostalgia, perfect for family gatherings and home-cooked meals.

    More than 1,200 recipes–including more than 135 light recipes--are compiled in this sturdy five-ring binder. ... (Goodreads)

  18. How to Be a Domestic Goddess: Baking and the Art of Comfort Cooking

    by Nigella Lawson
    A guide to perfecting baking and cooking, emphasizing the joys of baking and comfort food.

    Nigella Lawson's How to Be a Domestic Goddess is about not only baking, but the enjoyment of being in the kitchen, taking sensuous pleasure in the entire process, and relishing the outcome. Nigella's ... (Goodreads)

  19. The Gourmet Cookbook: More than 1000 recipes

    by Ruth Reichl
    A comprehensive cookbook with over 1000 recipes, covering a wide range of cuisines and cooking techniques.

    For the past six decades, Gourmet magazine has shaped the tastes of America, publishing the best work of the foremost names in the world of food. To create this landmark cookbook, editor in chief and ... (Goodreads)

  20. The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook

    by Deb Perelman
    A collection of recipes for delicious, home-cooked meals, with tips for kitchen success.

    The long-awaited cookbook by Deb Perelman of Smitten Kitchen—home cook, mom, photographer, and celebrated food blogger. Deb Perelman loves to cook. It’s as simple as that. She isn’t a chef or a ... (Goodreads)

  21. Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World: 75 Dairy-Free Recipes for Cupcakes that Rule

    by Isa Chandra Moskowitz
    A collection of delicious vegan cupcake recipes to conquer the world with flavor.

    Vegan legends Isa Chandra Moskowitz and Terry Romero offer vegan-friendly recipes for both classic and innovative cupcakes that dominate the baking world. The authors of Veganomicon take on the ... (Goodreads)

  22. Julie and Julia: 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen

    by Julie Powell
    A memoir of a woman's year-long journey to cook all 524 recipes in Julia Child's "Mastering the Art of French Cooking."

    With the humor of Bridget Jones and the vitality of Augusten Burroughs, Julie Powell recounts how she conquered every recipe in Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking and saved her soul! ... (Goodreads)

  23. Strawberry Shortcake Murder

    by Joanne Fluke
    Hannah Swensen, amateur sleuth and bakery owner, investigates a murder at a charity auction. Recipes included.

    In her debut mystery, Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder, intrepid amateur sleuth and bakery owner Hannah Swensen proved that when it comes to crime, nothing is sweeter than a woman who knows how to really ... (Barnes & Noble)

  24. Little Beach Street Bakery

    by Jenny Colgan
    A young woman starts a new life in a small seaside town, opening a bakery and finding love. A heartwarming tale of second chances and new beginnings.

    In the bestselling tradition of Jojo Moyes and Jennifer Weiner, Jenny Colgan's moving, funny, and unforgettable novel tells the story of a heartbroken young woman who turns a new page in her life . . ... (Barnes & Noble)

  25. Cherry Cheesecake Murder

    by Joanne Fluke
    Amateur sleuth Hannah Swensen solves a murder mystery with the help of her baking skills.

    Hannah Swensen and her bakery, The Cookie Jar, bask in the glow of Hollywood glamour when Main Street becomes a movie set. And although tensions simmer as the cameras roll, no one expects the action ... (Barnes & Noble)

  26. Lemon Meringue Pie Murder

    by Joanne Fluke
    A small-town baker gets wrapped up in a murder investigation as she searches for clues to solve the case.

    The residents of Lake Eden, Minnesota, are planning to paint the town red, white, and blue to celebrate the Fourth of July—but the fireworks are already going off at Hannah Swensen’s bake shop, The ... (Barnes & Noble)

  27. Sugar Cookie Murder

    by Joanne Fluke
    Amateur sleuth Hannah Swensen must solve a murder mystery while running her bakery.

    The holidays are the icing on the cake for bakery owner Hannah Swensen. Surrounded by her loved ones, she has all the ingredients for a perfect Christmas—until murder is added to the mix . . ., , ... (Barnes & Noble)

  28. Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day: The Discovery That Revolutionizes Home Baking

    by Jeff Hertzberg
    A revolutionary guide to baking artisan bread, with a simple and easy method.

    The New Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day, is a fully revised and updated edition of the bestselling, ground-breaking, and revolutionary approach to bread-making—a perfect gift for foodies and ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. The Lady & Sons Savannah Country Cookbook

    by Paula H. Deen
    A collection of Southern recipes passed down through generations, with a focus on comfort food and traditional dishes.

    From one of the most frequently visited restaurants in Savannah, The Lady & Sons, comes this collection of down-home Southern family favorites. Paula H. Deen, the owner and proprieter, has created a ... (Goodreads)

  30. Flour Water Salt Yeast: The Fundamentals of Artisan Bread and Pizza

    by Ken Forkish
    A guide to making artisan bread and pizza at home, with detailed instructions and recipes for perfect results.

    NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER • From Portland's most acclaimed and beloved baker comes this must-have baking guide, featuring recipes for world-class breads and pizzas and a variety of schedules suited ... (Barnes & Noble)

  31. Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder

    by Joanne Fluke
    Amateur sleuth solves a murder in a small town, uncovering secrets hidden in plain sight.

    DISCOVER THE DELICIOUS MYSTERY THAT STARTED IT ALL! , , No one cooks up a delectable, suspense-filled mystery quite like Hannah Swensen, Joanne Fluke’s dessert-baking, red-haired heroine whose ... (Barnes & Noble)

  32. Baking with Julia: Sift, Knead, Flute, Flour, and Savor...

    by Julia Child
    A comprehensive guide to baking, featuring recipes and techniques from renowned bakers. A must-have for any aspiring pastry chef.

    Baking with Julia Nothing promises pleasure more readily than the words "freshly baked." And nothing says magnum opus as definitively as, Baking with Julia, which offers the dedicated home cook, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  33. Nigella Kitchen: Recipes from the Heart of the Home

    by Nigella Lawson
    A collection of easy-to-follow recipes for home cooking, with a focus on comfort food and simple yet delicious meals.

    Comprehensive, informative, and engaging, Nigella Kitchen offers feel-good food for cooks and eaters that is comforting yet always seductive, nostalgic but with a modern twist – whether super-fast ... (Barnes & Noble)

  34. Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook

    by Beth Hensperger
    A collection of innovative and modern recipes for slow cookers, perfect for busy individuals and families.

    Fall in love with your slow cooker all over again., You probably own a slow cooker—80 percent of American households do. For more than thirty years, its, unbeatable convenience and practicality, have ... (Barnes & Noble)

  35. The Way to Cook

    by Julia Child
    Comprehensive guide to cooking techniques and recipes, from basic to advanced, with detailed instructions and illustrations.

    In this magnificent new cookbook, illustrated with full color throughout, Julia Child give us her magnum opus the distillation of a lifetime of cooking. And she has an important message for Americans ... (Goodreads)

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