The founder of the internationally popular website WhipUp.net shares twenty contemporary quilts from across the globe in this charming, easy-to-follow guide.Quilts come in all shapes and sizes. Wall hangings, pillow covers, lap quilts, and more.The little quilts in Whip Up Mini Quilts range from simple to more challenging, offering something for everyone. More than just a project book, Mini Quilts outlines the fundamentals of quilting, offer...

Ask any pie lover—the words "southern" and "pie" go together like ripe fruit and flaky pastry. And behind all the mouthwatering, light-as-a-cloud meringue peaks and the sticky dark butterscotch fillings lies a rich and delicious history. In Southern Pies, some of the South's most famous bakers share recipes for 70 pies. Perfect for bakers of all skill levels, these pies are made with simple, easy-to-find, and gloriously few ingredients. Featuring such classics as Sweet Tea Pie and...

Once you've had a fresh, homemade marshmallow, it's suddenly like you've never really had one before. And they're so easy to make! Inside this book's pretty (and puffy!) cover you'll find a world of whipped sugar. Chapters include:The Classics: Vanilla Bean, Deeply Chocolate, Chocolate-Filled, Guimauve, and even Vegan Vanilla MarshmallowsFresh and Fruity: Concord Grape, Lemonade, Strawberry, Key Lime Pie, Honeyed Apricot, Creamsicle...

Turn your favorite carton of ice cream into a real treat with over fifty recipes for super-cool desserts—from cakes & pies to sundaes & sandwiches.What's cooler than ice cream? How about over fifty chill-out ways to transform store-bought ice cream into truly spectacular desserts?With Ice Cream Treats, you're only a pint away from turning your favorite flavor into delicious cakes, pies, sundaes, shakes, and sandwiches. Nothing says summertime like ...

Who says vanilla isn't sexy? Harvested from the pods of beautiful and exotic orchids, vanilla is a delicious flavor enjoyed by people all over the world. Pure Vanilla celebrates its unique taste with a stunning array of recipes, from cakes and cookies to custards and creams. Indulge in Glazed Vanilla Bean Doughnuts, Vanilla Cloud Cake, and Vanilla Bean Meringue Kisses and Sea Salt Caramels. Cozy up with a bowl of Warm Vanilla Rice Pudding or a steaming mug of Malted White Hot Choc...

A James Beard Award–winning author offers a primer for preparing the fabulous fish, plus forty-five recipes on which to try out your new skills.Salmon is the third-most consumed seafood in North America, not only for its exceptional flavor and versatility, but for its undeniable health benefits. Rich in Omega-3s, it's a rich protein source for those looking to eat healthier, consume less meat, or transitioning to a paleo or pescatarian diet. Salmon features forty-fi...

From the author of Viva Margarita, a collection of fifty vodka-based recipes for cocktails, shooters, and shots, plus infusions, rims, and syrups.A cocktail lover's dream, vodka goes with almost anything, from lemons to raspberries to mint to tomato juice. So, dive into one of these refreshing and potent recipes for vodka-based drinks, down-and-dirty shooters, frosty patio coolers, frozen and creamy indulgences. You'll find dazzling new flavor combinations...

Frozen or on the rocks is for amateurs, now that W. Park Kerr is on the scene. Kerr, a ninth-generation Texan with agave in his blood, really knows his way around a margarita -- as he reveals here with more than 60 recipes for his favorite tequila-kissed concoctions. Patio party or swanky soiree, the opportunities to cha-cha with Senorita Margarita are many. There is, of course, the classic, the timeless, Ultimate Margarita. Witness also the tropical Frozen Mandarina Margarita and Citrus C...

A collection of dessert recipes that gives you more than seventy-five delicious reasons to stock up on napkins.Chocolate Caramel-Pecan Soufflé CakeCinnamon-Donut Bread PuddingChewy Lemon-Pistachio FinanciersDouble-Crumble Hot Apple PiesButterscotch-Bourbon Macadamia Nut PieStill not satisfied? How about Cheesecake Pops, Giant Coconut Cream Puffs, Hawaiian Caramel Corn, Milky Way Tempura-on-a-Stick, or Sticky Pear and Walnut Upside-...

Thirty deliciously sweet treats for kids that they can help make, including cookies, cupcakes, biscuits, fruit crisps, and ice cream treats.Teeny tummies love yummy treats. is bursting with thirty tasty but simple recipes for sticky sweets and gooey breakfasts. Such delights as Pinkalicious Princess Cupcakes, Wicked Good–Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding Cups, Banana Split Pancakes, and Hunka Chunka Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies are the kinds of treats kids will love. ...

The Hall of Fame pitmaster and author of Flavorize "does a great job of explaining the hows and whys behind this particular cooking method" ( Epicurious).Great barbecue is as simple as meat, fire, smoke, and time. This ode to authentic meaty goodness gives barbecue beginners an essential guide to the tools, techniques, and recipes needed to make smoky, mouthwatering, fall-off-the-bone meats. And seasoned smokers will learn a thing or two, too! Ray ...

"Jill gives you the fundamentals of cake bakery that can turn you from a novice to a master . . . An amazingly concise, imaginative, and fun guide." — Culinary OracleWhat better way to celebrate life's big and small achievements than with cake? This love letter to a classic indulgence offers sixty divinely decadent recipes home bakers will want to make right away.Organized by flavor profile (banana, coconut, chocolate, caramel, spice, fruit) and leve...