American Girl Sweet Savory Treats Cookbook

The IBPA Awards winner that’s packed with more than forty delicious, easy-to-follow recipes fit for any occasion—and perfect for every baker-in-progress. It’s easy to understand why baking is so much fun. There’s nothing quite as satisfying as measuring and mixing ingredients, putting dough or batter into a hot oven, watching—and smelling!—the transformation during baking, and finally removing delicious sweets from the oven. But the best part is sharing the treats you made with love with your friends and family. American Girl Baking provides decadent and delightfully simple recipes that everyone will love. Cookies: From cookie flower pops and cinnamon-sugar snickerdoodles to pinwheel icebox cookies to ice cream sandwiches—find something for every craving. Cupcakes: With kid-favorites flavors like PB & J, s’mores and snowball, and more adult flavors like carrot cake, red velvet, and white chocolate and raspberry, there’s something for every family member. Madeleines: Honey or orange, chocolate or vanilla, no matter what flavor they are—madeleines are a delicious and dainty treat! Baking: A wide range of sweets as diverse as chocolate truffles, rocky road fudge, fruity turnovers, caramel-glazed blondies, and everything in between. Whether you follow each recipe step-by-step or add your own unique twist, baking is a great opportunity to let your personality shine and to create mouthwatering goodies. The American Girl Baking book goes with the exclusive line of bakeware products from Williams-Sonoma and American Girl, but these delicious recipes can be made with the utensils you already have in your home.

Make history come alive with recipes for sweets & savories from the eras of favorite American Girl characters. With a repertoire of 50+ recipes inspired by the unique stories of 17 favorite American Girl characters, this beautiful cookbook invites young chefs to develop basic kitchen skills while preparing sweet and savory sharable treats. From Josefina’s Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies to Rebecca’s Potato Latkes, Melody’s Strawberry Icebox Pie to Luciana’s Cosmos Doughnuts—this collection of kid-friendly recipes covers a wide range of flavors to satisfy kid chefs of all skill levels. This perfect gift for American Girl fans features colorful pictures of the dishes and characters interspersed throughout the pages and will keep kids engaged and curious. 50+ RECIPES: Learn to make baked goods, from cookies to muffins to celebratory cakes, plus savory snacks like hummus with veggie dippers TREATS FROM EVERY ERA: From Rebecca’s early 20th century New York Cheesecake to Blaire’s Homemade Fruit Leather LEARN COOKING TIPS AND TRICKS: Master measuring, rolling, frosting, and decorating! INSPIRING IMAGES: Full-color photos help ensure success OFFICIAL AMERICAN GIRL COOKBOOK: The trusted partner for families who want to raise strong, confident girls and help girls discover their sense of self

The go-to guide for girl bakers who want to share the fun homemade cookies—featuring more than sixty recipes, plus decorating tips and more! American Girl Cookies is chock full of recipes for one of America’s favorite sweet treats, from classic favorites to contemporary creations. Chewy, crunchy, gooey, or crumbly, choose from a delectable collection of drop cookies, sandwich cookies, cut-out cookies, brownies, and bars—like cinnamon-y snickerdoodles; chocolate sweetheart sandwiches; lemon squares studded with coconut; brownies covered in gooey chocolate frosting; rainbow sugar cookies; and cookie cutouts decorated with every kind of sprinkle! In addition to essential baking tips and safety knowhow, discover fun skills like piping and flooding icing, making natural food dyes, and rolling and storing dough like a pro. Whether you want to bake the perfect after-school snack, fun desserts for a party, or a dozen special treats to gift and share, this beautifully photographed collection of recipes will inspire you to bake cookies for any and every occasion. This guide has everything you’ll need to become an expert cookie maker in no time. So grab your friends, your rolling pin, and get baking!

The cookbook that invites young chefs to develop critical kitchen skills and learn historical context for the recipes inspired by their favorite dolls. With sweet and savory treats to bake and share—from Molly’s ice cream sandwiches to Julie’s cheese fondue, Melody’s strawberry icebox pie to Luciana’s star cookies—this collection of fifty kid-friendly recipes covers a wide range of flavors to satisfy kid chefs of all skill levels. This perfect gift for American Girl fans features colorful pictures of the dishes and characters interspersed throughout the pages and will keep kids engaged and curious. FIFTY RECIPES: Learn to make baked goods from cookies to muffins to show-stopping celebration cakes TREATS FROM EVERY ERA: From Rebecca’s early twentieth-century Challah to Joss’s Sand Dollar Snickerdoodles LEARN BAKING TIPS AND TRICKS: Master measuring, rolling, frosting and decorating! INSPIRING IMAGES: Full-color photos help ensure success OFFICIAL AMERICAN GIRL COOKBOOK: The trusted partner for families who want to raise strong, confident girls and help girls discover their sense of self “The inclusion of American Girl characters of different religious and ethnic backgrounds is a strong point. Some of the recipes evoke their strong cultural ties, such as Rebecca Ruben’s Potato Latkes and Josefina Montoya’s Mexican Wedding Cookies.” —School Library Journal

"This collection of ... recipes contains ... ideas for every day of the week--whether you need grab-and-go meals for busy mornings, want to surprise someone you love with a beautiful breakfast tray, or can't wait to host your friends for a superstar brunch party on the weekend"--Inside front cover.

Featuring more than 50 recipes for kid-friendly dishes from different countries, American Girl Around the World Cookbook will inspire young chefs to taste and learn about new cuisines while perfecting kitchen skills. In this fifth cookbook from Williams Sonoma and American Girl, aspiring cooks will expand their culinary knowledge and palate—and discover a world of savory and sweet delicacies like mini meatballs from Sweden; fresh spring rolls from Vietnam; pad thai from Thailand; tikka masala from India; paella from Spain; kiwi and berry pavolvas from New Zealand; sticky toffee pudding from Great Britain, and so much more. The easy-to-follow recipes are organized by type and span the globe—from France to Brazil, Turkey to Argentina, Italy to India and beyond—giving kid cooks an opportunity to learn how people eat all over the world. An illustrated map with flags, colorful illustrations featuring passports, and party ideas for sharing these worldly recipes with friends round out the collection. Small Plates & Snacks Bite-Size Falafel (Middle East) Vietnamese Veggie Spring Rolls (Vietnam) Tex-Mex Chicken & Black Bean Nachos (Mexico) Swedish Meatballs (Sweden) Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce (Southeast Asia) Roasted Red Pepper Humms (Middle East) Tzatziki with Pita Triangles (Greece) Tandoori Chicken Wings (India) Brazilian Cheese Puffs (Brazil) Beef Empanadas (Latin America) Asian Veggie Dumplings (China) Veggie Sushi Hand Rolls (Japan) Souvlaki (Greece) Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Skewers (Morocco) Potato Latkes (Eastern Europe) Cheese Fondue (Switzerland) Soups & Sandwiches Veggie Banh Mi (Vietnam) Ramen Noodle Bowl (Japan) Chicken Shawarma Pita Pockets (Middle East) Smorrebrod (Denmark) Tomato Gazpacho (Spain) Pasta & Bean Soup (Italy) Tortilla Soup (Mexico) Avocado & Black Bean Tortas (Mexico) Cubanos (Cuba) Matzoh Ball Soup (Eastern Europe) Rice & Noodles Pad Thai (Thailand) Japchae (Korea) Bucatini all’Amatriciana (Italy) Simple Fried Rice (China) Arroz con Pollo (Latin America) Couscous with Apricots & Almonds (North Africa) Chicken Chow Mein (China) Hawaiian Fried Rice (Hawaii) Pasta with Pesto (Italy) Chicken Tikka Masala (India) Chicken, Broccoli & Cashew Stir-Fry (China) Vegetable Paella (Spain) Drinks & Desserts Mexican Chocolate Pudding (Mexico) Hawaiian Shave Ice (Hawaii) Kiwi & Berry Pavlovas (New Zealand) Pineapple-Coconut Smoothie (Southeast Asia) Black Forest Cake (Germany) Chai Milkshake (India) Tres Leches Cakes (Latin America) Sticky Toffee Pudding (Great Britain) Watermelon-Lime Refresher (Mexico) Krembo (Israel) Mango Lassi (India) “Marshmallow” Pudding (South Africa) French Apple Tart (France)

A beautifully illustrated cookbook of more than 80 recipes to tantalize your sweet and savory sides from the celebrated food writer and Hollywood caterer. Recipes include Strawberry Salsa, Jalapeño Cornbread, Peach Pecan Chicken, Sweet Potato Salad, and Green Tea and Chocolate Truffles. The notion of sweet and savory isn’t new—after all, a popular chocolate candy has been betrothed to peanut butter for years. And a century ago, frugal cooks mixed up leftovers with whatever they found in their kitchens, often resulting in culinary discoveries such as sauerkraut mixed in cake batter made a moister cake, with a savory edge. Now, like never before, the savory and sweet combo is taking the food world by storm. The saltier, the brinier, the sweeter, the stickier . . . the better. The culinary landscape has become a place of art, adventure, and a bit of science with flavors taking on bold identities, mandating that alternating flavors complement each other. Gwen’s high-profile clientele expects her to keep up with trends as well as pave the way. She is known for blending contemporary creativity with family recipes, comfort foods, and diversity in her menu planning. In this, her first cookbook, she shares recipes that are hits at Hollywood affairs, political fund-raisers, and family gatherings. Her recipes are exciting and accessible, and intriguing enough for the accomplished cook, though not intimidating for the novice chef. Artfully illustrated by New York designer Alexandra Conn, Sweet and Savory Cookbook is a wonderful addition to the cookbook collection of the forward-thinking, food-loving kitchen.

Make the holiday season extra cozy with baked treats from Thanksgiving pies to Christmas cookies and more in this cookbook for creative young chefs! American Girl Holiday Baking features more than fifty delicious holiday recipes. From winter-themed cupcakes to chocolate candies and nut brittles, there’s a special treat to celebrate every occasion during the winter season. Readers will find fantastic ideas for home-baked gifts that are perfect for sharing, plus party planning and decorating tips, packaging ideas, and other fun ways to be creative while filling the home with the aromas of holiday baking. Whether you want to make spectacular cookies for a cookie exchange party, seasonal cakes and tarts for a special dessert, or homemade candies and confections for gifts, this beautifully photographed collection of recipes will become a new holiday treasure and tradition. In addition to essential baking tips and safety knowhow, discover fun skills like piping and flooding icing, transforming sugar cookies into ornaments, frosting cakes, and rolling dough like a pro.