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From dragon's flesh, jellied gnats, earwigs cooked in slime, the foods of Roald Dahl stories are full of magic and wonder. From Willy Wonka's scrumptious candy to Matilda's chocolate cake, Roald Dahl has been creating mouth-watering food in his books for decades. Now there is a brand-new cookbook featuring fifty recipes, all referenced in the beloved works of Dahl-- from James and the Giant Peach to The Twits. Adults and children alike will delight...

Young cooks will discover their creative potential with this fun and experimental title. Making Snacks that Are Sweet, Salty & Crunchy challenges readers to make delicious snacks using only three primary ingredients. Armed with a few kitchen staples, readers will gain the skills and confidence to see possibility in their kitchen. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Super Sandcastle is an imprint of Abdo Publishing,...

"In this dazzling debut, Marisel Salazar combines years of research and travel to bring you a diverse array of delectable, modern foods shaped by diaspora and migration. Start your day with San Antonio Migas or Guava Cream Cheese Cinnamon Rolls and snack on a Mango Chamoy Salad or Yuca Fries with Cilantro Lime Aioli. Feast on Cuban Pizza or Arkansas Tamales, indulge in a slice of Plantain Upside Down Cake or Fried Ice Cream, and kick back with a Oaxaca...

"Discover the joy of nearly effortless cooking with Taste of Home Lazy-Day Dinners, Desserts & More, a cookbook made with the busy cook in mind. Say goodbye to long ingredient lists and hours of kitchen prep, and say hello to delicious homemade meals that dazzle with their simplicity. Discover the joy of nearly effortless cooking with Taste of Home Lazy-Day Dinners, Desserts & More, a cookbook made with the busy cook in mind. Say goodbye to long ingredient...

"A joyful celebration of the globally beloved dumpling, with more than 80 comforting recipes showcasing the diverse flavors and textures of one of the world's favorite foods. The whole world loves dumplings, whether it's a Shanghai soup dumpling, a cheese-filled pierogi, a meaty empanada, or a spinach tortellini--there's barely a food culture that doesn't celebrate some kind of dumpling in its repertoire, and for good reason! Easy to make, dumplings...

How can you know if something is your favourite if 50 to 80 percent of the stuff you've been eating was made by someone else? Butter, condiments, cheese, pickles, patties, and buns. For a superior and potentially even life-changing experience, you can make these from scratch. Create the building blocks necessary to make the greatest meal of your life. Joshua Weissman will instruct you with his irreverent humour, a little bit of light razzing, and...

"Master the basics and build on your skills with step-by-step techniques and recipes to make dishes for every occasion. From simple breakfasts and snacks, to sensational entrées, sumptuous desserts, breads, pickles, salads, pastas, soups and more--all the recipes included are suitable for beginners and more experienced cooks. This comprehensive collection of more than 275 classic and contemporary recipes is a kitchen essential for every household"--Page...

"In five knockout chapters covering Midweek Meals, Weekend Wins, Reliable Roasting Pans, Pantry Love and Delicious Desserts, Jamie has produced a cookbook that will fit seamlessly into your life. Simply Jamie exists to inspire you to get cooking - it's full of delicious, achievable recipes you'll love to make. Whatever your needs, you can trust that these tried and tested recipes will slot right into the rhythms of your week - from 20-minute-to-table...

Providing countless solutions and tips for commonly encountered baking problems, this updated and expanded cake cookbook provides precise instructions for baking and decorating spectacular special-occasion cakes of any size.

"In her first cookbook, the culinary superstar and Top Chef winner reimagines the role produce plays in everyday meals, moving it from side to center in recipes that add fun and complex flavor to healthy eating-the kind of food we want to enjoy today"--