Entertain with ease: "24 amusingly themed menus . . . the recipes—simple, classic and, above all, easy—will always be crowd-pleasers." — Publishers WeeklyThe best entertaining isn't about impressing people. It's about welcoming them to a comfortable setting, entertaining them with lively conversation and simple memorable food, and making them feel at home. In Around the Table, accomplished hostess Ellen Wright offers twenty-four seasonal menus, acc...

When released in 2003, The Room, an obscure, self-financed relationship drama by an eccentric self-taught filmmaker named Tommy Wiseau, should have been completely forgotten. Yet nearly two decades later, "the worst movie ever made"—as many a critic would have it—has become the most popular cult film since The Rocky Horror Picture Show.In You Are Tearing Me Apart, Lisa!, contributors explore this priceless cultural artifact, offering fans and film buffs c...

Miniature pies are everything good about baking—fun to make, delicious to eat, quick to prepare, beautiful to serve, and easily customizable! With a miniature pie maker or muffin tins, you can make each guest's favorite kind of pie in just the right proportions in no time. Perfect for parties, bed-and-breakfast hosts, or anyone who has a hankering for pie but doesn't want to spend hours in the kitchen, it's no wonder that mini pies and tarts are all the rage. From savory treats like Steak ...

As Time Out New York says: “The secret to Magnolia's success is simple: Nobody knows how to bake like this anymore.” Magnolia’s owners Jennifer Appel and Allysa Torey know how, and in The Magnolia Bakery Cookbook they share their most mouth-watering recipes.On the corner of Bleecker and Eleventh Streets in the heart of Greenwich Village sits the Magnolia Bakery. This unassuming shop, where the smells of home-style baking weaken even the strongest ...

Try making these easy, decadent macaron recipes.Some of the recipes within the book:Peanut Butter Ganache Macarons, Vanilla And Saffron Macarons, Cardamom And Rose Macarons, Vanilla Almond Macarons, Cinnamon And Coffee Liqueur Macarons, White Ganache And Cherry Macarons, Pistachio And Lemon Macarons, Hazelnut And Chocolate Macarons, Blueberry Cream Cheese Macarons, Lemon Verbena Macarons, Almond Peppermint Truffle Macarons, Vanilla Caramel Macarons, Apricot Grand Marnier Ma...

One of the benefits of no bake cookie recipes is that these simple cookie recipes are super easy to make and your children can almost make them on their own."No Bake Cookies" help you to spend time with your family and the benefits of no bake cookie recipes are that you produce good tasting cookies too. There is little mess and they are quick which is another of the benefits of no bake cookie recipes. No matter how busy you or your family is there is always time for these simple co...

George lost weight with Stella Style: “eating fresh foods, using low-carb ingredients to reinvent your old favorites, developing better eating habits, and, most of all—eating food you love!” And he wasn't the only one: The entire Stella family shed more than 560 pounds.In Livin' Low Carb, George has brought together more than 125 of the Stella family's favorite recipes. For breakfast there are Blueberry Pancakes or George's Gorgeous Macadamia Banana Muffin...

Ina Garten, who shared her gift for casual entertaining in the bestselling Barefoot Contessa Cookbook and Barefoot Contessa Parties!, is back with her most enticing recipes yet—a collection of her favorite dishes for everyday cooking. In Barefoot Contessa Family Style, Ina explains that sharing our lives and tables with those we love is too essential to be saved just for special occasions—and it’s easy to do if you know how to cook irresis...

In this book we've pulled together an irresistible collection of cookies for you to bake. We tried to avoid "regular" cookies and instead decided to provide you with a collection that is a unique as it is delicious. The recipes in this book will surely allow you to create a beautiful assortment of homemade cookies.

The complete and “charming” (Gourmet) collection of deliciously old-fashioned and deeply satisfying recipes from everyone’s favorite New York City cupcake bakery—Magnolia Bakery.Ever since the original Magnolia Bakery opened its doors in 1996, people have lined up day and night to satisfy their sugar cravings—and this book is Magnolia’s comprehensive guide to making all of their beloved desserts, including their home-style cupcakes, layer cakes, banana pud...

Homemade Ice Cream has not lost any of its good, old-fashioned appeal. In 131 Ice Cream Maker Recipes, there is a delicious homemade ice cream to meet every need: regular, low calorie, sugar free and non-dairy, Anyone can make a homemade ice cream to suit their need. Ice cream fills a useful place in homes throughout the country. It is a favourite for desserts or snacks incorporating an array of many flavour variations. With the recipes provided, everyone will be able to enjoy some...

Since elementary school, I spent almost every evening in my mother's kitchen helping her prepare dinner. She showed me that cooking can be fun and simple recipes really can be delicious! I cherish all the tips and tricks she taught me and incorporate them into my daily cooking, using fresh, high quality ingredients.This cookbook is a collection of the most popular recipes shared on my blog, Just One Cookbook, over the past three years. It includes classic Japanese recipes like chaw...