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Bake your way through the entire day with James and Tiffany Fraioli’s original recipes for new bakers!Wake up to fun family favourites and foolproof recipes for muffins, scones, sweet rolls, pastries, quiches, breakfast breads, and more. In the afternoon, bakers learn how to perfect artisan sourdoughs, pitas, focaccias, naan breads, and other specialities made easy. Home bakers then explore an evening journey of inspirational recipes like fresh baked pizzas, garlic knots, biscuits and dinner rolls, followed by baked desserts including cookies, cakes, tarts, and pies.More than just a collection of sumptuous recipes for families and friends, Baking for Beginners offers a baking education through easy and accessible explanation. Tools and techniques are thoroughly discussed in an easy-to-follow manner along with helpful tips that guide the everyday baker with easy preparation, ingredient substitutions, and troubleshooting when their bake is in danger. Important skills are carefully woven throughout—skills every new baker should know when baking from scratch, like measuring, mixing, kneading, creaming butter and sugar, and whipping egg whites.Clearly written pages with the dedicated baker in mind, Baking for Beginners confidently turns home cooks into avid bakers in no time. Plenty of tried and true recipes accompanied by virtual side-by-side guidance in the kitchen is what sets this book apart. This is the perfect gift for the tentative baker looking to be self-sufficient in the kitchen.

WINNER of the GOLD Medal from the 2023 Independent Publisher Book AwardsToast to the good life with the Red Rocker’s best cocktail recipes!  Sammy Hagar may be best known as the former frontman of the iconic band Van Halen. His fans know him as the Red Rocker and as the songwriter behind hits like “I Can’t Drive 55,” “Right Now,” and “Why Can’t This Be Love.” However, music is just one of his passions.   Sammy is a businessman, a connoisseur of great cocktails, and the creator of Cabo Wabo Tequila, Sammy’s Beach Bar Rums, and—along with his good friend and celebrity restaurateur Guy Fieri—a line of Santo Tequilas and Mezquila. He created Cabo Wabo Cantinas and Sammy’s Beach Bar & Grills so people could hang out with their friends and families, have a few drinks, laugh, and enjoy the good times and unique cultures of the places he enjoys most—and the recipes in Sammy’s Cocktail Hits: 85 Personal Favorites from the Red Rocker reflect those differences.  In addition to bartending basics and cocktail foundations, chapters include: Splash of Aloha! – Hawaii’s coolest cocktails Mas Tequila – South of the Border cocktails Sinful Signatures – VIP, Vegas–inspired cocktails Tinseltown Twists with Cleveland Pre-Funk – an original mix of Hollywood and Cleveland’s best cocktails Encore – More of Sammy’s personal favorite cocktails  Enjoy drinks such as the Coconut Mojito, Maui Mama, Tiki Swizzle, Blanco Gimlet, Coco Loco, Coronarita, Santo Oaxaca, Santa Paloma, Brazilian Kiss, Vojito, Strawberry Surf, and Black & Blue Lemonade, and more!

From immigrant roots to inspired cuisine—taste the journey of a chef who brought the world to his tableDiscover A Spoonful of Everywhere, the vibrant new cookbook by acclaimed chef Abraham Salum, where global flavors and personal stories come together in every dish. From his childhood in Mexico City to professional training in France and Belgium, Salum invites readers into his culinary world, sharing recipes that reflect his Mexican, Italian, Spanish, and Lebanese heritage. This beautifully curated cookbook is organized by ingredient—cheese, fruit, greens, tubers, seafood, and more—making it easy to navigate whether you're a home cook or seasoned chef.Featuring signature dishes from his award-winning Dallas restaurant, Salum, each recipe is steeped in culture, family, and memory. Learn how to craft Lilia’s Yukon Gold Potato & Onion Tortilla Española, rustic Provençal classics, and modern global creations with step-by-step guidance, pantry tips, and expert pairings.Perfect for food lovers, culture seekers, and culinary adventurers, A Spoonful of Everywhere is more than a cookbook—it’s a journey across continents through the universal language of food. Elevate your cooking, expand your palate, and celebrate diversity at the table with this must-have addition to your kitchen library.

Authentic Piemonte Recipes for the Modern Home Cook—From the Kitchen of Seattle’s Celebrated Restaurant SpinasseBring the flavors of Northern Italy into your kitchen with the Cascina Spinasse cookbook, which celebrates Piemonte’s rich culinary traditions through the vision of Seattle’s acclaimed and beloved Piemonte restaurant, Spinasse. This beautifully curated collection explores the heart of Italian cooking through over 75 authentic, seasonally driven recipes. From their famous handmade tajarin pasta to the elegance of delicate semifreddo, each dish reflects the soulful cuisine of the region, blending time-honored techniques with modern refinement.Organized into six inviting chapters—Bevande (cocktails), Antipasti, Primi (pastas and risottos), Secondi (meat, seafood, and vegetables), Contorni (sides), and Dolci (desserts)—the book offers step-by-step instructions, expert tips, and evocative stories behind the dishes. Whether you're crafting agnolotti from scratch or pairing local wines with your meal, this cookbook captures the warmth, hospitality, and craftsmanship that define Piemonte’s food culture. It's a must-have for home cooks, Italian food lovers, and anyone seeking to elevate their culinary skills with regional Italian fare.Written by Executive Chef Stuart Lane, who trained at the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners in Costigliole d’Asti and now leads Spinasse and Artusi in Seattle, this cookbook bridges Italian tradition with Pacific Northwest passion. Chef Lane’s deep respect for Piemonte’s foodways and his expertise in handmade pasta shine through every page. The Cascina Spinasse cookbook is more than a recipe collection—it’s an invitation to cook with intention, savor every season, and experience the enduring beauty of Italian cuisine.