Handmade Gifts From The Kitchen is a delightful gift in itself, as well as a beautiful collection of culinary gift ideas for you to make and bake at home for friends and family.

Indulgent fudge, warming liqueurs, spicy chutneys, sweet and crumbly homemade biscuits … the list goes on. A jar of your favourite preserve or a box of homemade truffles is a delightful way to say thank you to someone special, or for Christmas or birthdays, or indeed for any celebration whatever time of the year. Full of love and originality, the recipes are a pleasure to create and wrap as well as to give. Each recipe has a guide for how long it takes to prepare and make, and the introduction to each offers ideas on how to use it or adapt it for any occasion.

There is a myriad of ideas for wrapping the gifts in a stunning and stylish way, so that every gift is unique.

Nadiya's brand new tie-in cookbook to accompany her 2020 BBC2 cookery series.

At last, Nadiya returns to baking. This is her long-awaited reunion with her true love - incredible cakes and bakes that we can all achieve at home. For her BBC2 series, Nadiya will be inspired by other creative bakers and discover more about the bakes that make her happiest. In true Nadiya style, she will uncover new recipes and techniques and create her own mouth-watering twists.

It's a fact that baking makes us happier and this book is bursting with recipes that will bring a little sunshine into your world and the lives of your friends, family and neighbours.

Nadiya will explore all areas of baking, conquering cakes and traybakes, no-bake bakes, tarts and pies, desserts, celebration bakes, biscuits and buns as well as breads and savouries. Recipes include Money-Can't-Buy-You-Happiness Brownies, Baked Chilli Churros, a beautiful Baked Rhubarb, Rosemary and Olive Oil Polenta Cake and a wow-factor Layered Honey and Soured Cream Cake.

In a world where allergies and food intolerances are becoming more and more common, The South African Guide to Gluten-Free Baking will make your time in the kitchen a little sweeter. This cookbook will teach you how to seamlessly pivot from ‘normal’ baking to gluten-free baking, so you can enjoy your favourite baked goods and sweet treats without the guilt – or any unpleasant side effects. As a go-to guide for baking all things gluten-free, the book includes a section on how to stock your pantry for gluten-free baking (including a breakdown of the best gluten-free flours to use, and which combinations work best for different recipes), what ingredients are safe to use for a gluten-free diet, as well as the equipment and tools you’ll need to become an expert gluten-free baker.

Gluten-free baking can seem daunting, but The South African Guide to Gluten-Free Baking will inspire readers to learn how to make their favourite baked goods gluten-free – without being able to tell the difference! – so they can walk into the kitchen with confidence. Expect recipes for everything from decadent triple-layer celebration cakes, cute cupcakes and one-bowl brownies, delicious doughnuts, decadent cheesecakes, comforting pies and easy pizzas, South African favourites like malva pudding, as well as a chapter on easy air-fryer bakes.

BAKING is a collection of over 80 inspiring recipes for experienced or beginner bakers.

With advice on equipment, costings, packaging, branding and top tips for successful home baking, you’ll soon be rustling up a host of delicious treats, from sensational cakes and savoury platters, to traybakes and traditional fare.

And being healthy doesn't mean that you should give up baking: there are recipes for gluten-free, vegan and low-sugar bakes.

Jackie Cameron made her first biscuits under the watchful eyes of her grandmothers. Now she is able to pay tribute to them by including some of their cherished recipes in Baking With Jackie Cameron. But she wouldn’t be an award-winning chef if she didn’t take a recipe and make it her own.

Jackie has applied her formidable culinary skills to some of her favourite recipes, presenting the reader with a selection of recipes that are utterly delectable, yet reassuringly familiar. Covering everything from biscuits, breads, pies and quiches for family meals, to celebration cakes and delectable desserts, Baking With Jackie Cameron is a book no keen baker should be without.

This cookbook bundle has a hardcover recipe book filled with yummy cupcake ideas for every occasion.

Bake a whole range of goodies, with both classic and adventurous recipes to delight and inspire and be prepared for pure bliss and decadence, with over 40 recipes to be baked and enjoyed among friends. These cupcakes are fun to make and completely hassle-free, so anyone can get involved!

Bundle includes

• 1 x Hardcover cupcake recipe book
• 3 x Pink Silicone Cupcake moulds

With this book the author tempts you to make scrumptious cakes with gourmet flavours for everyday dessert. Most of the cakes have traditional dessert flavours and will be ideal to serve as an after-dinner treat or even for afternoon tea. The cake, filling and coating recipes can be mixed and matched to create a different taste combination every time you bake. The book features 25 dessert cake projects from start to finish, showing you step by step how to create your own mouth-watering desserts. Also included are accompanying cupcakes for each recipe should you prefer a mini version served in individual portions. Everything can be made days or weeks in advance and kept refrigerated or frozen so that you have plenty of time to assemble the final product. There are also guidelines for increasing the recipes to suit specific needs, with lots of tips to help you create your own masterpiece.

The very best cakes are always the ones we bake with love at home.

Claire Ptak has two homes: her native Northern California and London's East End. Inspired by the best ingredients found in both places - from fresh-picked berries to peach orchards - these 85 recipes for cakes, cookies, desserts and savoury bakes bring the flavours of her kitchen to yours.

In this book, English classics come with a west-coast twist, giving you recipes such as Chocolate Violet Babka Buns, Tahini Halva Brownies, Raspberry Loganberry Roulade with Mascarpone and Brown Sugar Victoria Sponge. Californian classics are reimagined as Ras el Hanout Snickerdoodles, Coconut Pudding Cake and Black Tea and Poppy Seed Muffins. You'll even find the recipe for Prince Harry and Megan Markle's Lemon and Elderflower Wedding Cake.

This book shows you how to apply popular craft techniques to cake decorating, creating edible crafts using fondant icing (sugar paste), modelling paste, chocolate paste, buttercream icing, ganache and royal icing. Whether you are a baker or cake decorator who would like to learn new crafts and apply them to your cakes or a crafter who would like to learn to bake and decorate cakes, there is something for everyone. Katrien chose tray bake cakes (rectangular sheet cakes) to work on, keeping the shape simple and focusing on the craft techniques used to decorate them. The cake is a blank canvas on which artwork is created. The inspiration for the decorative designs comes from paper crafts, mosaics, embroidery, printed fabric patterns, quilting, applique and whatever craft you can imagine. This book features 18 cake craft projects from start to finish, as well as mini cakes, showing you step by step how to create your own works of art. As an added bonus there are some tried and trusted recipes for cakes, buttercream, ganache and fondant icing as well as designs to use in decorations.

There has been a huge revival in home-made or artisanal products. People are moving away from manufactured products, returning to the tastes and memories of yesteryear. This book is an exploration into the world of forgotten sweets and candies - among the recipes are many well-loved favourites as well as some that have been rediscovered or simply created through the combination of retro flavours. While most recipes keep the spirit of the original candy, interesting new interpretations have also been included for the modern cook. This is what's on offer: Essential information about equipment, ingredients and techniques; Loads of hints and tips throughout; More than 50 foolproof recipes for toffee, caramels, truffles, fudge, filled chocolates, marshmallows, nougat and much more; Decorating ideas and packaging suggestions. There is plenty of detailed information for the beginner and lots of new ideas and mouthwatering recipes to inspire the seasoned candy maker. The magnificent photographs of the various sweets will soon have you drooling and raring to start boiling sugar. Whether you are making these delicious indulgences for friends and family, as gifts or to sell at craft or farmers' markets, this book is essential to ensure success. And everybody deserves a little something sweet.

Why bake it “good enough” when you can Bake It Better?

In Bake It Better, Instagram and TikTok star Matt Adlard shares his tried-and-true baking approach to help home chefs advance from intermediate-level to master baker—all at their own pace. Each chapter has a dedicated theme, with recipes offering techniques to show you how to elevate your baking from refreshingly refined to extraordinarily elegant.

Each bake comes as a pair, beginning with a delicious “Tier 1” recipe, followed by an elevated “Tier 2” version for when you’re ready to take your skills to the next level. Love making Brioche from scratch? Why not take things up a notch with Brioche Cinnamon Rolls, using a slightly advanced technique? Or try your hand at Triple Chocolate Brownie Fingers once you’ve mastered the recipe for Chocolate Chunk Brownies.

Bake It Better includes:

• 70 mouthwatering recipes for cakes, pastries, breads, cookies, ice creams, and more
• Techniques for mastering essential skills and deepening your abilities
• Expert advice from Matt Adlard on enhancing your expertise and building your confidence as a baker

Join Matt Adlard on a journey to whatever baking destination you seek—and enjoy the detours along the way!

The perfect gift for those who like a good read and a slice of good cake, Scone with the Wind features 75 delicious literary inspired recipes. Beautifully packaged with bespoke line illustrations throughout, it really is the most novel way to get to grips with the classics! 'Funny and useable present for bakers AND non-bakers!' -- ***** Reader review 'Literally perfect!' -- ***** Reader review 'Super super cute' -- ***** Reader review 'The ideal gift for a book loving baker' -- ***** Reader review ************************************************************************************************* Bake your way through the classics from Jane Eclair to Tart of Darkness, Banana Karenina and On the Rocky Road, Flapjack and the Beanstalk, Nineteen-eighty Petit Fours and many more! Arranged by genre, enjoy biscuits and cakes, puddings and pies from romance and comedy through to horror and science fiction, and discover fun, edible versions of your favourite books. Includes witty introductions and amusing illustrations throughout, baking essentials and themed menus for book clubs, parties and afternoon teas. The ultimate treat for book (and cake) lovers! Recipes include: Breakfast at Tiffins Key Lime and Punishment, Captain Corelli's Madeleines, To Kill a Battenberg, Vanity Fairy Cakes, Middlemarshmallows, The War of the Viennese Whirls, Much Ado About Muffins, Scone with the Wind and more!

Being a classic baker Martjie shares her passion for precision, and makes it doable with easy to follow steps, grounded on basic techniques and guidelines, sharing secrets few other baking books offer. Martjie guides you seemlessly from basic recipes, gradually giving you the confidence and experience to master the more difficult, technical ones.

A joy to read, and a feast for the eyes, it showcases an essential selection of quality recipes, helping you create a menu for every occasion. From Martjies legendary Meringue cake to her dark chocolate tart, she teaches you the art of the flakiest melt in your mouth pies, simple crumpets, french pancakes, basic tips and secrets. Perfect for the newly wed or anyone wanting to take their baking skills to the next level.

Katrien is dol oor sjokolade en gebruik dit as versiering vir koeke omdat dit so 'n veelsydige medium is. In hierdie boek wys sy jou hoe om pragtig versierde koeke te skep: vars, eietyds, prettig en onweerstaanbaar. Daar is tegnieke en idees vir almal, of jy nou sommer 'n klaargemaakte koek koop en versier of met sorg jou eie heerlike koek bak volgens die resepte in die boek, of jy net vir spesiale geleenthede iets bak, of daagliks oonde vol koeke vir 'n tuisbedryf kafdraf. Met meer as 20 oorspronklike koekontwerpe, asook klein sjokoladeversierings, minikoeke en kolwyntjies, alles stap vir stap gedemonstreer, kan jy maklike leer hoe om jou eie meesterstukke te skep. Katrien deel wenke en kortpaaie wat sy met jare se eksperimente ontdek het. Die koekresepte is deeglik getoets, en saam met die smullekker vulselresepte met riglyne vir die vermeerdering van bestanddele na gelang van jou behoefte, asook patrone vir die versierings, maak dit van hierdie boek 'n onmisbare gids vir almal wat graag bak. Die inhoud dek die volgende: Basiese tegnieke; gereedskap; soorte sjokolade; hoe om met sjokolade te werk; die vul en bedek van koeke; hoe om koeke te stapel; koekbordversiering; ontwerpe; basiese resepte; porsiegids; vervoer en bere; uitmekaarhaal en sny; patrone. Die pragfoto's laat reg geskied aan die pragkoeke wat elkeen daarvan getuig dat koekbak 'n kunsvorm geword het. Die projekte is gegradeer van maklik tot gevorderd, dus is daar iets vir almal.

Global baking sensation The Hebridean Baker shares his fabulous recipes and fascinating stories of island life, with modern takes on classics and traditional Scottish staples giving you a true taste of Scotland's wild and windswept Outer Hebrides. FAILTE, I'M THE HEBRIDEAN BAKER Close your eyes. What is your picture of the Outer Hebrides? Walking along a deserted beach? Climbing a heather-strewn hill with a happy wee dog by your side? Sipping a dram at a ceilidh to the tune of a Gaelic song? Or chatting by a warm stove with a cuppa and a cake? For me, it is all these things, and more ... and they have inspired every page of this book; its stories and its recipes. The Hebrides is a larder like no other, offering some of the best homegrown produce you'll ever be lucky enough to enjoy. Let these islands unleash your inner Scottish baker! So go on, choose a recipe - they are all delicious, I promise. And, of course, homemade is always best ... Coinneach x From Croft Loaf to Cranachan Chocolate Bombs, Oaty Apricot Cookies to Heilan' Coo Cupcakes, and Granny Annag's Christmas Cake to Aunt Bellag's Duff, there's something here to put a smile on everyone's face. And with his faithful West Highland Terrier Seoras by his side every step of the way, the Hebridean Baker will even help you teach your dog Gaelic, while you enjoy some truly delicious Scottish bakes. Focusing on small bakes that use a simple set of ingredients, these recipes will unleash your inner Scottish baker - it's all about rustic, home baking and old family favourites because, as the Hebridean Baker says, 'Homemade is Always Best'. 'Very Scottish-sexy, very Outlander' - ELLE

Truffles, Easter eggs or sweet Valentine’s seduction. Flights from heartbreak, or blissful birthday bonbons. It's a fact: chocolates are simply divine. In Chocolate there are original, melt-your-heart offerings, which includes a wicked assortment of chocolate recipes to satisfy every hmmm: the eating, dipping, drinking and spreading kind; fruity thrills such as nartjie malva pudding; crunchy treats, from rooibos biscotti to macadamia-nut honeycomb; fancy, creamy, nostalgic and naughty recipes that will enchant you; effortless favourites: no-bake brownies and end-of-the-month truffles, and SOS tips to rescue your craving. With all the technical info you need to embark on your chocolate journey.

Hierdie boek wys jou hoe om gewilde kunshandwerktegnieke in koek versiering toe te pas en met behulp van fondantversiersel, modelleer pasta, sjokoladedeeg, botterversiersel, ganache en harde versiersel eetbare handwerkitems te skep. Of jy nou 'n bakker of koekversierder is wat nuwe tegnieke wil aanleer om in jou koekversiering te gebruik, of 'n handwerker wat graag wil leer koekbak en -versier, hier is vir elkeen iets van waarde. Katrien werk met plaatkoeke (reghoekige enklellaag-koeke) as basis sodat die koekvorm eenvoudig is en jy kan fokus op die handwerktegnieke wat vir versiering gebruik word. Die koek is die skoon skilderdoek waarop kunswerk geskep word. Die inspirasie vir die versiering kom van papierkuns, mosaiek, borduurwerk, lapdrukwerk, kwlit- en appliekwerk en enige handwerk waaraan jy kan dink. Daar is 18 koekprojekte, plus minikoeke, wat van begin tot einde stap vir stap verduidelik word sodat jy daarvolgens self kreatiewe koeke kan skep. Laaste, maar nie die minste nie, is daar getoetste en flatervrye resepte vir koeke, botterversiersel, ganache en fondantversiersel, asook ontwerpe wat jy vir jou koeke kan gebruik.

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.