This “sophisticated collection of 100 cookie recipes” from the legendary pastry chef will take you “well beyond the basic chocolate chip cookie” (Publishers Weekly).For three generations, François Payard’s family has been pleasing palates with mouth-watering pastries and confectionaries. Now, the renowned chef shares his favorite recipes for one of the most beloved desserts in the world: cookies.Filled with family recipes, elegant showstoppers, and...

The ultimate, easy-to-follow guide to making delectable, bakery-quality macarons at home!With their dazzling colors, bright flavors, and Parisian elegance, macarons have become a worldwide sensation. These little delights may seem daunting for home bakers, but authors Kathryn Gordon and Anne E. McBride are here to demystify macarons.With detailed instructions and a convenient Troubleshooting Guide, Les Petits Macrons features dozens of flavor combina...

When it comes to sweets, the French do it best!If you love macarons, sablé petit fours, and madeleines, you're in for a sweet treat. This delicious cookbook is full of recipes for bite-size French desserts that pack a sweet punch. With the tiny desserts featured in Les Petits Sweets, you can taste more than one, or have a dessert-tasting party to try them all. And try them you must. With flavors like:Earl Greylavendercassi...

Turn a passion for food into the job of a lifetime with the insider advice in Culinary Careers.Working in food can mean cooking on the line in a restaurant, of course, but there are so many more career paths available. No one knows this better than Rick Smilow—president of the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE), the award-winning culinary school in New York City—who has seen ICE graduates go on to prime jobs both in and out of professional kitchens. Tapping into that va...

The sumptuous debut cookbook from celebrated baker, activist, and pastry “It Girl,” Natasha Pickowicz.“One of the most inspiring baking books and a stunning piece of work that every home baker needs on their bookshelf.” —Kristina Cho, author of Mooncakes and Milk BreadNatasha Pickowicz is a creative force in the world of baking. Her pastries are uniquely delicious and surprising. She’s picked up three James Beard A...

Tuscan native and accomplished home cook Giulia Scarpaleggia shares the wholesome, comforting, and nostalgic recipes of cucina povera—Italian peasant cooking that is equal parts thrifty, nourishing, and delicious.The Italians call it l’arte dell’arrangiarsi, or the “art of making do with what you’ve got.” This centuries-old approach to ingredients and techniques, known as cucina povera, or peasant cooking, reveals the soul of Italian food at its best. It s...

Jason's love of shaking up tradition is evident. Adding fruits to bolster flavors in familiar baked goods is groundbreaking . . . steering us to experiment, try new combinations of flavors, and expand our baking vocabulary. — From the foreword by Martha StewartThere are many superlatives that can be used to describe Jason Schreiber as a person, a baker, a cake designer, an artist, and now a writer. But here's my favorite: Jason is simply delightful. This book will ...

Mmmm, doughnuts! A guide to making your own with an assortment of recipes included.Ranging from classic Old-Fashioned style doughnuts to lemony-glazed baked doughnuts topped with pistachios and sugar-dusted beignets, this book includes something for all doughnut-lovers.Yeasted, fried, baked, glazed, and sprinkled, doughnuts are enjoyed in all different shapes and sizes. Learn how easy making doughnuts at home is in this all-inclusive guide from the Williams-S...

'If you think that Julie Jones's beautiful creations are beyond you, think again. This is as clear and approachable a cookbook as you could wish for. Jones shares all her tips and tricks as she gently walks you through ten different pastries and gorgeous recipes for sweet and savoury pies and tarts. It's worth buying the book for the chicken and chorizo pie recipe alone. Absolutely inspiring.' Diana Henry'Julie Jones has a way with dough' Marth...

IACP AWARD WINNER • The expert baker and bestselling author behind the Magnolia Network original series Zoë Bakes explores her favorite dessert—cakes!—with more than 85 recipes to create flavorful and beautiful layers, loafs, Bundts, and more.“Zoë’s relentless curiosity has made her an artist in the truest sense of the word.”—Joanna Gaines, co-founder of MagnoliaNAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY TIME OUT

"Puts a Southern twist on brunch . . . [An] enticing lineup of both sophisticated and down-home fare." — Publishers WeeklyLet Chef Belinda spice up your brunch menu with her warm hospitality, cooking tips, and flavor-packed recipes for breakfast and brunch.A meal designed for leisure and good times spent with family and friends, brunch is the perfect setting for Belinda Smith-Sullivan's curated flavors and hospitality. Smith-Sullivan grew up at her...

The four-time undefeated boxing world champion, cooking personality, and health advocate serves up over 100 sassy recipes that will help you "swap it out."In Laila's kitchen, nutrition is King, but flavor is Queen! In her debut cookbook, Laila shows you how to make knockout meals in ways that work with your busy and demanding life, so you can eat healthy, delicious food without feeling hungry!Food for Life shares more than one hundred of Laila's favorite reci...