Illustrated Step-By-Step Baking

by Caroline Bretherton    (Find this book)
Packed with clear instructions and essential information on ingredients, special equipment, and storage, "Illustrated Step-by-Step Baking" contains everything you need to bake with confidence.
Every area of baking is covered in "Illustrated Step-by-Step Baking," with 350 recipes covering a huge range of sweet and savory classics including quiches, pies, breads, and cookies. Classic recipes such as quiche lorraine and New York cheesecake are demystified and presented in a clear and accessible step-by-step format.
If you want to produce the perfect tart, bake a cake fit for a king, or serve up a souffle that won't sink, "Illustrated Step-by-Step Baking" will guide you through every single stage with clear, illustrated, step-by-step instructions that have proved so popular with DK's readers.  -- Publisher Marketing

Kitchen Simple: Essential Recipes for Everyday Cooking

by James Peterson    (Find this book)
Hundreds of recipes designed to get exceptional meals on the table in under an hour
With "Kitchen Simple," James Peterson, one of America's most celebrated cookbook authors and renowned cooking instructors, delivers a definitive resource for the busy home cook. Elevating routine, weekday fare into exciting culinary creations, Peterson proves unequivocally that great food need not be complicated or time-consuming to prepare.
More than 200 recipes, such as Summer Steak Salad, Mexican-Style Gazpacho, White Bean Bruschetta, Red Cabbage with Bacon and Apples, and Ricotta Ravioli, are thoughtfully streamlined to require no more than thirty minutes of active prep time with delivery to the table in under an hour. For leisurely meals and celebratory occasions, there are also dozens of luxe dishes, like Red Wine Pot Roast, Eggplant Parmigiano, Duck Confit, and Profiteroles with Chocolate Sauce. And, from the master of sauces, comes a paired-down primer on making foolproof Mayonnaise, Caper and Herb Sauce for vegetables and chicken, and an easy Bearnaise to dress up grilled fish.
"Kitchen Simple" presents creative possibilities for weeknight meals, quick-and-easy breakfasts, impromptu dinner parties, and inspired last-minute desserts. And with Peterson's invaluable variations, cooks can confidently substitute harder-to-find ingredients with items already at hand. Additional advice on how to stock a pantry with staples to make everyday cooking even easier, plus an inventory of truly indispensable kitchen tools make "Kitchen Simple" a go-to source of inspiration for cooks of all persuasions: novice or experienced, time-pressed or laid-back, casual or serious. -- Publisher Marketing

The Baby & Toddler Cookbook: Fresh, Homemade Foods for a Healthy Start

By Karen Ansel    (Find this book)
Packed with 90 easy-to-prepare recipes made with wholesome ingredients, "The Baby & Toddler Cookbook"--along with its companion volume, "Baby and Toddler On the Go"--offers a fresh and nutritious approach to feeding children from 6 months to 3 years.
Making fresh, homemade meals for your baby and toddler is one of the best ways to give him a healthy, happy start in life. And while every parent can appreciate the convenience of already-prepared foods, balancing them with wholesome meals you have prepared yourself not only provides better nutrition, but also teaches your baby good eating habits. Packed with over 90 recipes and loads of nutritional information, " The Baby & Toddler Cookbook" makes cooking healthy meals easy, even for busy parents. By setting aside only a few hours a week, you can make and store an array of nutritious foods to keep baby happy and fed. All along the way, this book will give you helpful hints, guidance, and plenty of recipes to ease your path to nutrition. Each chapter begins with detailed information about the child's nutritional needs and how to address the needs at mealtime. Organized by age, the recipes follow, showing how to introduce different, appropriate foods at every development stage, from 6 months to 3 years. Each of baby's stages is covered, from starting solid foods and introducing new ingredients and textures, to easing into toddler-hood with plenty of ideas for fun meals, snacks, and desserts. This book also includes tips for making foods ahead, using the freezer to maximum advantage, and making food fun for your toddler.  -- Publisher Marketing

Good Housekeeping Fast Weeknight Favorites!: Simply Delicious Meals in 30 Minutes or Less

by Good Housekeeping    (Find this book)
"What's for dinner--quick and easy?" That's the question anyone with a family to feed faces each day. "Good Housekeeping"'s Test Kitchen experts come to the rescue with triple-tested recipes that taste great, work every time, and take just 30 minutes or less to prepare. These fast and easy meals can be made using a variety of methods, from stove top to grill, and some don't even have to be cooked at all! Includes surefire family favorites like Low 'n' slow Pulled Pork, Skillet chicken Parmesan, Pesto & Mozzarella Pizza, and more.  -- Publisher Marketing