Food author Dede Wilson presents a delectable dessert baking book with Cake Balls: More Than 60 Delectable & Whimsical Sweet Spheres of Goodness.Just as delightful to eat as they are portable and fun to make, cake balls have been making appearances across the country in bakeries, upscale restaurants, children's parties, and weddings. Innovating mom and prolific home baker, blogger, and author, Dede Wilson ushers in this popular trend in baking with over six...

Celebrate the holidays (or any day!) with this "well-illustrated, carefully written compilation of candy recipes that aims straight for sweet-tooth heaven" ( Baltimore Sun).Give your Valentine a special sweet, like Chocolate Hazelnut Italian Kisses, or scare up some frightfully delicious delights for Halloween, such as Spider Webs and Easy Marbled Candy Corn Bark. Featuring full-color photographs for each recipe, this cookbook's fun field-guide format provi...

Smooth, rich, creamy, luxurious - everyone knows chocolate truffles are an indulgent confection, but you might be surprised to learn how easy they are to make at home! In Truffles, Dede Wilson presents 50 delectable recipes for classic and contemporary chocolate truffles using simple techniques anyone can master and featuring a wide variety of flavorings, decorating options, and chocolates. For many, a pure chocolate truffle is perfection on its own. If your truffle credo is "chocolate and...

For those of us who remember biting into a warm doughnut, fresh from the stovetop, or for the younger generation who might be experiencing that decadent confectionary for the first time, few can resist the allure of this nostalgic pastry that has become a staple in American baking. A Baker's Field Guide to Doughnuts is the newest addition to the best-selling series from baking expert, Dede Wilson. In this whimsical collection, Wilson convinces us that homemade is the only way to enjoy the ...

More than 75 favorite Christmas cookies from around the world will keep you making memories through many happy holiday seasons. This special field guide format gives you quick reference to the details of each cookie "species,” including its Habitat (country of origin), Field Notes (helpful information), Lifespan (how long it will keep), and Related Species (recipe variations). You will also see at a glance which cookies are especially fun to make with kids and which are quick to prepare, w...

Look no further for tips and recipes for whipping up a dazzling array of delicious holiday meals — without stress!Christmas is the biggest holiday of the year -- and Americans traditionally love to celebrate the season with food, food, and more food. This easy guide shows cooks of every generation how to plan and prepare scrumptious seasonal treats. It includes:100 delicious recipes for hassle-free holiday meals, including Warm White Bean Dip, Four-Ch...

Who wants cupcakes? Long a staple dessert of birthdays and holidays, cupcakes are more popular than ever kids of all ages. In A Baker's Field Guide to Cupcakes, you'll find 15 master recipes for cake batters and frostings and 60 easy-to-follow recipes for creatively decorated cupcakes for holidays, special occasions, or anytime you need a treat! Adults will enjoy ringing in the New Year with "Champagne” Cupcakes or presenting someone special with a plateful of Heartfelt Cupcakes. On Mother...

America's favorite cookie gets the star treatment with 75 recipes ranging from kid-friendly to all grown up, using every variety imaginable of chocolate chips and chunks. Each cookie is photographed in full color, and the fun field guide format gives the details of each cookie "species” with entries on Type, Description, Field Notes, Lifespan, and Related Species. Special graphic icons show which cookies are good to make with kids, which freeze well, which are quick to make, and more. It's...

Baking expert and public television cooking show host Dede Wilson helps you create show-stopping desserts that will make a lasting impressionIf you're looking for a little wow factor to liven up the end of a meal, this is the book for you! Dede Wilson gives you a collection of desserts that are exotic, extravagant, and absolutely unforgettable-and you don't have to be a pastry chef to make them.Many of the recipes are deceptively simple, such as the gorgeous Matcha Tea Leaf...

"The perfect book to help create a memorable birthday treat, whether the recipient is turning one or 101." —Elisa Strauss, author of The Confetti Cakes CookbookThis gloriously photographed cookbook presents dozens of recipes for celebratory cakes with easy-to-follow instructions for baking and decorating. Add a personal touch to that special occasion with seventy-five scrumptious (and gorgeous) ideas including:Polka Dots and Cupcakes Cake * Butter Pe...

Throw cocktail parties that are sure to be a hit every timeAnyone can throw a cocktail party, and this simple guide shows you how. Discover everything you need to know to ensure your party is a complete success - from party organization to food and drinks.Open the book and find:Tips on who and how many to inviteStrategies for reducing your stress on the day of the partyAdvice on stocking your barSix tasty recipes to get you started