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Finally, a book of beautiful food board ideas for snacks, parties, and family meals that fit your plant-based diet.Serving artfully arranged foods on boards or platters is extremely popular, but until now, all the books on the subject have been full of meats, cheeses, and other animal products. Vegan Boards is the first book to make this trend accessible to people who follow a plant-based diet. The results are delectable—and gorgeous to behold.In these pages, Kate Kasbee, co-creator of the popular blog Well Vegan, shows you how to create 50 stunning plant-based boards. Step-by-step instructions and a color photograph are included for each one. All the boards are remarkably easy to prepare and most require no cooking at all. Those that require cooking are simple to make, such as roasted vegetables, quesadillas, or bruschetta. You’ll also find guidance on how to use equipment and utensils to make serving food on boards both beautiful and safe.Treat your family and friends to enticing vegan boards for every occasion, from breakfast and brunch, grazing at home, and full meals to seasonal celebrations, special occasions, and dessert, including:Build-Your-Own Bagel Sandwich BoardChia Pudding Parfait BoardMediterranean Grazing BoardTaco Bowl Tuesday BoardCoconut Chickpea Curry BoardAfternoon Tapas and Sangria BoardWinter Solstice BoardSpring Forward BoardMidsummer Backyard BBQ BoardOktoberfest Grazing BoardHot Chocolate Dessert BoardIce Cream Sundae BoardMake these creative vegan boards ahead of time and then enjoy spending time with your impressed and delighted family or guests.

Explore the world of miniature baking with cakes, cookies, and pies as eye-catching as they are delicious.Whether you’ve seen them on TikTok and Instagram or in real life at a party, there’s no denying the appeal of bite-size cakes and other assorted baked goods. Now, Tiny Bakes offers all the techniques and tips you need to start creating your own super cute food.With only a few specialty items and an accurate kitchen scale, you’ll be able to make all of the recipes in this book. The easy-to-follow instructions include step photos whenever there’s a tricky bit. You’ll find chapters and recipes including:    Cupcakes and Cake Pops: Monster-shaped cupcakes, camp-inspired bonfire cupcakes, unicorn cupcakes, ice cream cone cake pops, buzzy bee cake pops, and adorable octopus cake pops Cakes: 3-tier celebration cake, rainbow cheesecake, decadent red velvet cake, and fun confetti-style birthday cake Cookies: A variety of flavors including classics as well as rainbow and chocolate-mint; and cute themed cookies like little hamburger-shaped and mushroom-shaped delights Pies: From apple and pumpkin to strawberry, lemon meringue—even one that looks like an owl!  Other Baked Goods: Peanut butter and crispy rice bars, classic (but tiny!) brownies, homemade chocolate sandwich cookies, salted caramel bars, and chocolate-hazelnut pastry puffs With delightful photos that share propping ideas, you’ll be showing off your baked goods in style. Join the miniature food craze with these fun and delicious creations!

Create unforgettable drinks with the confidence of a pro with this masterclass in cocktail mixology and culture.Written by the creator of the wildly popular @theeducatedbarfly, Home Bartending Mastery doesn’t just teach you how to mix—it teaches you how to think like a bartender. This authoritative guide covers:Home mixology essentials: tools, techniques, and ingredients The six cornerstone cocktails: the Sling, the Manhattan, the Martini, the Negroni, the Sour, and the Highball, covering the classic recipe, fascinating history, and step-by-step instructions for eachCreative modern riffs crafted by top bartendersOriginal creations from the author’s own repertoireBut this isn’t just a recipe book. It’s a deep dive into cocktail culture. Discover the stories behind today’s modern classics, from the bartenders who invented them to the bars where they became legends.Whether you’re a cocktail novice or a seasoned enthusiast, Home Bartending Mastery will ignite your passion for great drinks and inspire you to shake, stir, and sip like never before.Your home bar is about to get a serious upgrade. Cheers!

Forget the drive-through, in Vegan Fast Food you’ll find mouthwatering junk food and comfort food classics, minus the meat and dairy.Whether you’re a brand-new vegan missing buffalo wings or a longtime vegan tired of the limited vegan options when eating out, Brian Watson, aka Thee Burger Dude, has been there. In fact, few food bloggers have thought more about what textures, tastes, and special sauces make iconic dishes so addictive. In this book, he takes you on a tour through national chain favorites, regional cult classics, and even a few nostalgic dishes perfect for parties, potlucks, or any Saturday night.Recipes include:Nationwide Burgers and Fries: Brian made his name on recreations of iconic burgers. In this chapter, he shares his obsessively researched, version 2.0 editions for nationwide icons and debuts a ton of new recipes as well.Fried Chicken, Wings, and Nuggets: Multiple styles of plant-based fried chicken are covered, including Brian’s YouTube sensation oyster mushroom fried chicken.Beyond the Bun: Craveable Mexican, Asian, and fast-casual recipes that are every bit as good as the original meaty or cheesy versions range from delivery-like pizza and kung pao to gorditas, burrito bowls, and meatball subs.The Most Important Meal of the Day: Breakfast for dinner? Hangover brunch? No matter the mission, this chapter packs the vegan biscuits and gravy, breakfast burritos, diner-style pancakes, and the French toast sticks to make it happen.With a basics chapter that sets you up with homemade burgers, fried chicken, and all the essential condiments, you’re sure to find whatever you’re craving!

Break out of the tired old burgers and hot dogs routine with the creative, flavor-packed, and flat-out delicious sandwiches in Epic BBQ Sandwiches.Sandwiches and their cousins, such as wraps and tacos, have been central to grilling and smoking for ages now. After all, if you’re serving food outdoors, portable and handheld things like burgers and sandwiches are the utmost in casual, laid-back convenience. But the choices over the years have been severely limited—hot dogs, hamburgers, and bratwurst on the grilling side, pulled pork and smoked sausage on the smoking side, and not much more.All that changes with the arrival of this book. Brad Prose, author of the widely admired BBQ book Chiles and Smoke and creator of the popular online brand of the same name, dishes up dozens and dozens of inventive flame-kissed and smoke-infused sandwiches in the pages of this incredibly useful, colorful, and photo-packed book. The recipes include:Nashville Hot Chicken MeltSmoked Pulled ChickenSouthern Brisket SunriseKorean Stout Pulled BeefFajita Smash BurgersSmoked Pastrami SteakCarnitas TortaBuffalo Pork RibwichSmoky Hot BrownMahi Mahi al PastorFrom global explorations like Yemeni Lamb Pita with Zhug or Argentine Pulled Pork with Chimichurri Slaw to riffs on Southern BBQ classics, such as a Smoked Turkey Breast sandwich or a Chipotle Burnt Ends sandwich, you will find a lifetime’s worth of delectable outdoor-cooked sandwich ideas in this handsome volume.

Experience the heart and soul of America’s beloved diners, with 75 classic recipes reimagined for today’s home kitchen. From chrome-clad highway stops to beloved neighborhood gems, diners have always been where comfort meets community—and now you can bring that familiar nostalgia home. The New American Diner Cookbook bridges the gap between the relished fare of the classic greasy spoon and the evolving tastes of today’s culinary scene, breathing fresh life into diner classics while keeping their soul intact. In this love letter to the American diner, find all the dishes you long for—old-fashioned sundaes, mashed potatoes, grilled cheese—but with punchy modern twists. Serving up well-loved favorites such as perfectly seasoned home fries, towering cheeseburgers, and diner-style pies, alongside creative reinterpretations that include vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and globally inspired options (think: feta-stuffed rolls, loco moco, or chicken souvlaki)—there’s something for everyone in The New American Diner Cookbook.Set out like a classic diner menu, this giftable cookbook offers recipes from breakfasts and appetizers to soups and sides, entrees, and desserts, including:Satisfying Breakfasts – Learn the secrets behind the perfect over-easy eggs and fluffy pancakes that make breakfast the most enjoyable meal of the day.Perfect Burgers – Master the art of the perfect burger, from classic diner-style to creative new twists like the Juicy Lucy.Beloved Blue Plate Specials – Explore specials like crab cakes and country fried steak, updated with fresh, seasonal ingredients.Soul-Warming Soups – Get behind-the-counter insight on how to craft those impossibly pillowy dumplings for a matzo ball soup that warms both body and spirit.Time-Honored Desserts – Discover sweet treats that would make any pie case proud, from strawberry shortcake and coconut cream pie to velvety no-bake cheesecake and a decadent brownie à la mode.Plus:A secret menu of favorite family meals that the diner crew eats before their shiftFun facts like how to speak like a short-order cookTrivia, such as the fact that New Jersey has more diners than any other stateWhether you’re craving the comforting classics of your favorite hometown diner or seeking to recreate those cross-country road trip discoveries, The New American Diner Cookbook brings the charm, flavor, and warmth of America’s favorite dining institutions right to your kitchen. It’s more than a collection of recipes—it’s a celebration of an enduring piece of Americana, lovingly updated for your home kitchen. This cookbook’s playful design, approachable recipes, and visual appeal make it a must-have for home cooks, foodies, and anyone looking for a gift that celebrates both the past and present of America’s melting-pot cuisine. So grab your apron and slide into a booth—your order for today’s special is ready to be served.

Solve breastfeeding challenges quickly and safely with this beloved and reliable guide.Breastfeeding is natural, but it can be challenging for new moms and their babies. Hospitals and doctors’ offices often do not have the time to respond to the many questions new moms have about nursing their babies—especially when hurdles arise on nights or weekends, as they inevitably do. This book fills the gaps, with accurate advice and a warm and wise tone.The Nursing Mother’s Companion has been among the top two best-selling books on breastfeeding for more than 30 years, with more than one million copies sold. It is respected and recommended by professionals, including The International Lactation Consultant Association, Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, and The American Academy of Pediatrics, and is well loved by new parents for its encouraging and accessible style.Kathleen Huggins equips breastfeeding mothers with the information they need to overcome potential difficulties and nurse their babies successfully from the first week through whenever they choose to wean. This fully updated and revised 8th edition provides information on topics such as: How to cope with breastfeeding obstacles and challengesIncorporating a nursing routine into a working lifeTreating postpartum headaches and nauseaWeaning, and introducing solid foodsExpressing, storing, and feeding breast milkHow to choose and use a breast pump, with details on specific modelsNursing Mother’s Companion comes complete with “Survival Guides” set off by colored bands on the pages for quick reference, as well as appendices on determining baby’s milk needs in the first six weeks, and the safety of various drugs during breastfeeding.You will also find an insightful foreword by Jessica Martin-Weber, creator of the popular website The Leaky Boob, and a preface by Kelly Bonata, creator of the go-to site KellyMom. These two much-loved authorities speak to the importance of owning an authoritative breastfeeding book that cuts through the jumble of opinions, information, and misinformation on the web.

“Each year it seems like dozens of grilling cookbooks hit the market before summer, but none in 2026 have arrived with quite the heat of Asian Smoke. ... If you’re grilling out this summer, think beyond the basics with Asian Smoke.” —Los Angeles Times, April 8, 2026Make your barbecue more exciting, colorful, flavorful, and adventuresome than you ever imagined possible by mastering the amazing smoke-kissed recipes in Asian Smoke. Who would have guessed that an unassuming mid-size pink stucco restaurant in San Antonio, Texas, would become one of the most celebrated citadels of barbecue in the US, and even in the world, less than five years after it first opened its doors? Yet that is what has happened to Curry Boys BBQ, the brainchild of Andrew Ho, Andrew Samia, and Sean Wen—the Curry Boys—who, by the by, now have two James Beard Best Chef nominations to their names, alongside dozens of other accolades from leading barbecue experts.Ho, Samia, and Wen use traditional Texas-style barbecue and smoking techniques, and even traditional cuts like brisket and ribs, but they infuse everything with the deeply soulful aromas and flavors of Thai cooking (mostly), and of other Southeast Asian and pan-Asian cuisines (to a lesser extent). The flat-out delectable results draw long lines of fans and spectacular reviews on Yelp and in the food media. In this, their first book, they reveal their secrets for home cooks. The recipes include:Thai-Style BBQ Shrimp with Penang Curry Butter on Toasted Baguette Grilled Thai Sriracha Buffalo WingsThai Street–Style Smoked and Grilled Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut SauceSmoked Brisket and Thai Green Curry with Roasted CauliflowerSmoked Lamb Shank and Thai Massaman Curry with Roasted Carrots and PotatoesSmoked Pork Belly Bánh MìThai-Inspired Green Curry Smoked MushroomsHoney Sriracha Pulled Pork Sandwich with Pickled Green Papaya and Penang MayoNam Jim Jaew Party RibsSmoked Coconut CheesecakeThe old barbecue is US Southern and still damn good. The new barbecue is global, full of exciting new flavors. Dip your toes in the latter with this colorful, photo-rich, delectable book as your guide.

Take a taste bud–driven tour around the world in 52 delectably daring and fabulously photogenic sandwich recipes.From the creative culinary minds of Dutch chefs Samuel Levie and Joris Bijdendijk comes Sandwiches!, a stylish, globe-trotting celebration of the sandwich in all its delicious forms. Forget bland PB&J—this is a bold, colorful, and endlessly inventive journey through 52 recipes featuring toasted sandwiches, open-faced sandos, buns, rolls, and next-level sammies.Whether it’s a Croque-Monsieur straight out of Paris, a spicy chipotle chicken bun with cinnamon kick, a meatball roll loaded with fresh herbs, or a buttery lobster roll that you’ll want to keep all to yourself, these sandwiches are anything but basic. Each recipe is paired with striking, artful photography and smart styling, making this book as fun to flip through as it is to cook from.Inside Sandwiches! you’ll find:52 globally inspired sandwich recipes for every week of the yearRecipes for homemade sandwich loaves, baguettes, brioche, pita, buns, and the Perfect Toasted Bread to fill, toast, and devourCreative condiments such as homemade crispy chili oil, harissa, hot honey, ketchup, mayo, mustard, sambal, kimchi, peanut butter, and even pickles to layer on the flavorSweet recipes, including ice cream sandwich, pudding roll, and a chocolate-miso-caramel confection on brioche that will blow your tastebudsStylish, high-impact food photography that jumps off the pageSandwiches! is equal parts cookbook, travelogue, and eye candy. It's ideal for adventurous home cooks, sandwich obsessives, and anyone with a soft spot for perfectly toasted, overstuffed, flavor-packed bites.So, grab some napkins—and maybe your passport. These sandwiches are going places.

In Food by Fire, join live fire cooking expert Derek Wolf to discover the secrets to great flavor.Master the art of starting cooking fires and learn about the best fuel sources. Then tackle a variety of recipes using direct heat and indirect heat, mastering skillets, skewers, and more along the way.Derek has been researching global fire-cooking techniques for the better part of a decade, traveling around the world to learn about dishes like lamb al asador and brick-pressed chicken. He shares it all in this book. If you’re looking to try cooking on the coals with herb butter oysters or picanha like a Brazilian steakhouse, you’ve come to the right place. Recipes include:Herb Brush Basted Bone-In RibeyeLeaning Salmon Plank with Lemon Dill SauceAl Pastor Skewered TacosCoal Roasted Lobster TailsDirty Chipotle NY StripsSpicy Rotisserie Beef RibsSalt-Baked Red SnapperCharred and Glazed PineappleOn top of all that, you’ll find recipes for killer sides like Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus, Cowboy-Broiled Cheesy Broccoli, and Charred Brussel Sprouts, as well as unique sauces like Spicy Cilantro Chimichurri and Maple Bourbon Glaze. It’s everything you need to cook your next meal by fire.

Take a flavor-driven tour through Italy’s diverse food regions in more than 100 authentic yet accessible recipes straight from their locally beloved trattorias, osterias, and home kitchens.The Slow Food movement was founded in Italy. One of its chief goals is to collect and curate the best, most true-to-tradition regional dishes from around the world. After decades of intensive research, Slow Foods Europe shares from their extensive archives the greatest recipes from Italy’s local restaurants and families—updated and adapted to be approachable and easy for home cooks.Each with its own color photo and every one delectably good, the recipes include:Extraordinary pastas, from a Spinach-and-Ricotta-Filled Pasta from the Alps of Northern Italy to a Seafood Tagliolini from Abruzzo, in Southern Italy on the coast of the Adriatic Sea.Robust and hearty main courses, like a veggie-rich Hunter’s Chicken from The Piedmont, an easy-to-make, throw-it-all-in-a-pot classic to serve over rice, pasta, or polenta.Luscious and creamy risottos, including an aromatic and perfectly delicious Milanese Saffron Risotto made with fresh parmesan.Appetizers and finger foods for parties, from Potato-Cheese Croquettes to Peppery Mussels to Fried Stuffed Olives.Comforting and easy-to-make desserts, such as an exceptional Zuppa Inglese Trifle from Emilia-Romagna and a Crumbly Almond Cake from Lombardy.Italian Home Cooking is a rustic, authentic, easy-to-use, and beautiful kitchen companion, whether for the busy weeknight whirl or for special dinners with family and friends.