This book has everything you need to create impressive baked goods--from essential everyday recipes like quick cookies, breads, and muffins to special-occasion treats like layer cakes, pies, and tarts. You'll also find shareable snacks like monkey bread and pretzels, plus party favorites like cobblers, crisps, focaccia, and coffee cakes. No matter your skill level--easy to expert--you'll find the perfect recipe to make and share
Chapters include: Cookies; Brownies & Bars; Cakes & Cupcakes; Pies, Cobblers & Crisps; Quick Breads; Muffins, Scones & Breads; Yeast Breads; and Sweet & Savory Snacks. Everyday essentials, perfect for baking "just because." Old-Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies, Blueberry Muffins, Super Fudgy Brownies and Loaded Banana Bread are quick and easy recipes to make part of your baking repertoire. For brunch, try Apple Ring Coffeecake, Mocha Monkey Bread, Chocolate Walnut Toffee Tart and Cheese-Filled Almond Coffeecake.Great options for dinner accompaniments: Rosemary Parmesan Biscuit Poppers, Simple Golden Corn Bread, Quattro Formaggio Focaccia and Herb Cheese Twists are the perfect way to level up your meal.Party-perfect cakes like Cannoli Cake, Chocolate Hazelnut Delight, Chocolate Overload Cake, Devil's Food Cake and Limoncello Cake.When you don't know what to bring to your next potluck, consider a quick bread. Easy to transport and serve, they can elevate any gathering as a side for dinner or addition to the desserts. Irish Soda Bread, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bread, Glazed Lemon Loaf, Fruit and Nut Loaf and Cheddar Quick Bread are all great options.More than 80 recipes, each accompanied by a color photo.