The Complete Idiot S Guide To Snack Cakes

All the tempting decadence-homemade! Includes color photos. Master Baker Leslie Bilderback shows readers how to make their favorite treats in their own kitchens, then goes on to introduce dozens of other mouth-watering snack cake recipes from around the world. Everyone loves a treat: serve them up with tea, coffee, or lemonade; take a plate to a party- and wait for the raves to roll in! * Written by an expert master chef and baker * More than 100 delicious and easy-to-follow recipes * Four-color insert with fantastic decorating tips

Who doesn't relish that first sweet bite of a Twinkie, a Ho-Ho, or even homemade coffee cake? There's something so deliciously decadent about snack cakes that as we are enjoying them with tea or coffee or lemonade, we wonder what the secret is to this notoriously fattening but wonderfully satisfying category of baked treats. Well, the secret is revealed in The Complete Idiot's Guide to Snack Cakes. Master Baker Leslie Bilderback shows readers how to make their favourite treats in their own kitchens, then goes on to introduce dozens of other mouth-watering snack cake recipes from around the world. But beware- this book may be hazardous to your waistline.

Sugar is verboten for diabetics, detrimental to dieters, and a bad idea for kids. Yet our culture bombards us with refined sugars that raise blood-sugar levels, pack on the pounds, cause behavioral problems, and are suspected to be the culprit behind a host of other serious diseases and disorders. Thanks to more natural and healthy sugar substitutes, people can enjoy sweet-tasting meals and baked goods without worrying about the ills associated with refined white sugar. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Sugar-Free Cooking and Baking gives readers the tools they need to serve their families tasty food without guilt or serious health effects.

Holy is healthy! Learn to transform the natural, simple, tasty foods mentioned in the Bible into superb, easy-to- make dishes-everything from appetizers to main courses, side dishes, and desserts. Each meal features only those ingredients mentioned in scripture or the closest modern equivalent. Including explanations about the "Kosher" rules found in Leviticus and Deuteronomy, this guide will help you to eat healthily and deliciously-the Biblical way. * Written by an expert master chef and baker * Over 100 delicious recipes, including nutritional components * Dozens of scripture quotes and interesting historical food facts

Beyond Iceberg Lettuce and Beefsteak Tomatoes From gourmet salads to classic macaroni and potato varieties, salads are the food for all seasons. With over 110 recipes to choose from, here's the perfect book to spice up one's salad repertoire. It includes advice on how to select the best ingredients, tips for quick preparation, salads for all courses, and international cuisine. 16-page full-color photo insert by a professional food stylist and photographer Over 110 exciting, new, classic, and international recipes, with dozens for Dressings Also available as an e-book

"I feel like tapas tonight!" With The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Tapas, readers can bring the style and sophistication of these savory Spanish appetizers into their at-home dining and entertaining. Cooking expert Jeanette Hurt presents 75 delectable tapas recipes and includes suggestions for the most delicious combinations. Enhanced by full-color photographs, this guide will add flavor and flair to any home-cooked presentation for family or friends. *Serving tapas is the next big thing in entertaining *Includes step-by-step information, from finding local ingredients to learning proper preparation and presentation techniques *Full-color photographs show readers how to prepare and present like a proShow More Show Less

Restaurant-quality sushi at home. Sushi is one of America’s favorite specialty foods, yet it can be intimidating to prepare at home. This guide shows how easy it can be to prepare restaurant-quality sushi that anyone would be proud to serve. Family members and guests will be exclaiming “domo arigato!” in no time. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® Sushi and Sashimi is your full-course presentation to the fine art or preparing these exquisite dishes. In this Complete Idiot’s Guide®, you get: • Seventy-five delectable recipes from master Chef Kaz Sato—along with mouthwatering full-color photographs. • Advice on where to buy the freshest ingredients—and how to ensure their freshness. • Expert tips on how to handle raw foods safely. • A complete listing of the proper kitchen gadgets and utensils.