aran (Scottish Gaelic)

From the Old Irish aran

Noun

bread, loaf (masculine noun, nominative case)

Aran is a beautiful cookbook from an artisan bakery in the heart of Scotland with the same name. In it, Great British Bake Off star Flora Shedden shares her simple, modern recipes and a window onto a picturesque life below the highlands, with stunning location photography and stories about the people and the place that inspire her creations.

With a clean and fresh design, Aran is both whimsical and contemporary, and would be a perfect gift or self-buy for beginners, established bakers, armchair travellers or any lovers of baked goods!

Sweet and savoury recipes take you from breakfast, through elevenses, through to your afternoon tea and after-dinner sweet treats, and include Poppy morning rolls, Twice-baked almond croissants, Peach, chocolate and almond brioche, Poached quince porridge, Pork, apple and sage sausage rolls and Banana, date and chocolate loaf cake.

This is the 30th Anniversary Edition of Susan Branch's classic first cookbook ~ published in 1986, and written at the kitchen table of her little house on Martha's Vineyard. Susan has given us this revised and expanded version of Heart of the Home, Notes from a Vineyard Kitchen, with lots of new illustrations, new recipes, end papers, and cover ~ plus, a red ribbon bookmark, and 16 brand new pages. Homemade, hand-written, artist-crafted and watercolored, this delightful book celebrates the art of the home with delicious recipes such as Tangerine Confetti Cake, Stuffed Pork Chop Casserole with Apples and Sweet Potatoes, Banana Fritters, Onion Pudding, Asian Quinoa Salad, and Garlic Bread that we are assured is "to die for," plus stories from home, such as The Importance of Traditions and How to Make a Kitchen Garden. There is also a special section for Breakfast, including Breakfast in Bed, and recipes for Blueberry Corncakes and Cranberry Marmalade.

Filled with flavouring secrets that can make you everybody's favourite home cook, this book shows how to add flair and variety to daily meals and dress up basic dishes for sensational party and holiday dinners. The authors present an inspired selection of 200 fast, simple, whip-up or chop-together concoctions that deliver flavour with magical blends of condiments, spicy foods, savoury herbs, and fresh fruits and vegetables. With additions for everything from meats and pastas to salads and desserts, the recipes include the authors' versions of traditional favourites as well as exciting original taste combinations that will leave your guests and family wondering how you did it-and clamouring for more. Hansel and Jenkins offer tips on cooking methods and handling and selection of ingredients such as different kinds of chillies, oils, and flavoured vinegars. They show how to stock your pantry so that you will be ready to throw together a flavourful complement to your meal on the spur of the moment with ingredients you have on hand. With tastes to turn any meal into a celebration, the book offers over 20 ways to flavour chicken, 30 salsas to spice up south-western foods, 30 unusual coleslaws to serve alongside favourite dishes, and a dazzling variety of sauces, dressings, glazes, rubs and marinades for every culinary purpose.

Craving fresh-baked bread? The 2020 pandemic has highlighted our love of bread, especially when it was nowhere to be found! Bread making took center stage for many of us stuck at home and craving comfort food. Fresh baked bread definitely soothes the soul. As it should, bread baking has been a tradition for thousands of years and across all continents. Bread Making For Dummies explores the science behind the art of bread making and our cultural connection to wild and commercial yeasts. Break out your kitchen scale and favorite wholesome grains and join us on the journey, from classic German Pretzels (Brezeln) to warm Salted Pecan Rolls to Rustic Sourdough. Popular culinary author and dietician Wendy Jo Peterson has your foolproof loaf, flatbread, and roll needs covered. If you want to really start from scratch and culture your own yeast--no problem! She'll also let you in on the secrets of the fashionable no-knead and sourdough recipes that have been drawing chefs' kisses of discerning delight from bread-aficionados for the past decade. Discover the tools and ingredients needed in bread making Grow your own sourdough starter Form savory or sweet loaves Stuff breads for a complete meal Boost the nutritional quality of breads with wholesome ingredients, like nuts, seeds, and old-world grains Whether you're a nervous newbie or a seasoned, floury-aproned baker, Bread Making For Dummies is the beginning of a delicious, doughy adventure--so get your butter knife ready and discover just how easy and extra-tasty home bread-making can be!

Create delicious dishes from My Neighbor Totoro, Howl's Moving Castle, and more with this cookbook inspired by the stunning worlds of Studio Ghibli! Whether they offer a moment of family bonding, comfort in difficult situations, or pesky temptations, the kitchen scenes are always of central importance in Studio Ghibli films. Now, with Studio Ghibli: The Unofficial Cookbook, you can recreate more than twenty of these movie-inspired recipes in your own home! Featuring recipes such as the sumptuous bento from My Neighbor Totoro, the herring and pumpkin pie from Kiki's Delivery Service, the red bean buns from Spirited Away, and more, Studio Ghibli: The Unofficial Cookbook is a must-have culinary tribute to Studio Ghibli's greatest masterpieces! 20+ RECIPES: More than 20 Studio Ghibli-inspired recipes, including the red bean buns from Spirited Away, ramen from Ponyo, and more STUNNING IMAGES: Beautiful, full-color photos of the finished dishes help ensure success BRING THE WORLD OF STUDIO GHIBLI INTO YOUR KITCHEN: Discover dishes inspired by acclaimed films such as Howl's Moving Castle, Ponyo, Princess Mononoke, Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, and more FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: Easy-to-follow recipes and everyday ingredients make this the perfect cookbook for beginner and experienced chefs alike PERFECT GIFT FOR STUDIO GHIBLI FANS: Studio Ghibli: The Unofficial Cookbook is a fantastic gift for the Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki enthusiasts in your life.

What's for Dessert includes lots of make-ahead, no bake, and simple stove top desserts, while still combining Claire's trademark of dependable recipes with wow-factor ingredient combinations to create showstopping and viral-worthy recipes. Filled with a variety of recipes including Chilled and Frozen Desserts (Tiramisu-y Ice Box Cake; Marbled Minty Chocolate Mousse), Easy Cakes (Whipped Tres Leches Cake with Hazelnuts), Pies, Tarts, Galettes, Cobblers, and Crisps (Strawberry-Ricotta Pie; S'mores Tart), Souffls, Baked Custards, and More Desserts From the Oven (Cajeta Pot de Creme) and Puddings + Stirred Custards, and Bars, Cookies, and Candy (Sprinkle Sugar Cookies; Caramel and Peanut Popcorn Bars). These recipes combine Claire's trademark pedagogically practical approach with a keen eye to flavour and purpose and a strict mandate of made simple, not simply made.

Fresh bread every day? A phenomenally successful baker shares her simple, satisfying recipes, along with her home-grown success story. The wonderful collection includes more than 50 recipes for yeast and quick breads, muffins, scones and other treats, many low in fat.

As featured in Epicurious, Bake Magazine, and Glamour Bake like an Italian with this latest Silver Spoon treasure - a culinary inspiration and go-to kitchen companion The Silver Spoon is known throughout the world as the authoritative voice on Italian cuisine and the leading Italian culinary resource. The Italian Bakery is the first volume in the Silver Spoon library to focus on dolci - the Italian term for all sweet treats. Dishes found in bakeries throughout Italy's diverse regions come to life in 140 accessible classic and contemporary patisserie recipes, including a library of 50 core recipes for basic baking building blocks, each illustrated with step-by-step photography, geared toward novices and experienced bakers alike. Filled with cakes, pastries, pies, cookies, sweets and chocolates, and frozen puddings, the collection showcases a wide range of delectable desserts suitable for everyday indulgences and special-occasion celebrations - the Italian way.

100 stunning, delicious, must-bake recipes for everyone who saves room for dessert from the wildly popular baker and social media star behind Broma Bakery.

Sarah Fennel began her website, Broma Bakery, as a hobby that combined her love of baked goods with her passion for photography. Soon, millions of readers fell in love with her reliable recipes for nostalgic desserts with a modern twist like Strawberry Shortcake Cake, Oatmeal Cream Cookies, and White Chocolate Brownies.

In Sweet Tooth, Sarah introduces brand-new recipes—like Espresso Martini Cake and Vanilla Bean-Blackberry Scones—and shares a few classic fan favorites too, including her Best Chocolate Chip Cookies in the World, shared, liked, and commented on by millions of fans. Whether you’re a new or experienced baker, the tips and insights throughout the book will make your cakes fluffier and crusts flakier while building confidence along the way. With an essential baker’s pantry and a guide to never overbaking again, Sarah sets you up for success with each recipe, from Small Batch Blueberry Muffins, a make-ahead Tiramisu Icebox Cake, and an impressive Apple Rose Tart for a crowd.

Irresistible, entertaining, and with “I can’t believe it was so simple!” instructions, Sweet Tooth is for bakers of all levels. The only requirement? A deep, unwavering love for dessert.

Growing up in an Italian household, Debbie Troiso loved to watch her mother prepare meals-especially during the holidays. Th e aroma of fresh herbs and spices, tangy tomatoes, and succulent sausage filled the air. But Debbie noticed that her mother never used a cookbook to create her meals. Instead, all her recipes came from her heart.

"Cooking from the Heart" continues this cherished family tradition of creating meals, especially for your loved ones. Debbie brings warmth and delight to your kitchen through her time-tested recipes and uses colorful anecdotes to illustrate how some of her dishes hold a special place within her memory. From mouthwatering appetizers, soups, and stews to delectable sauces, pasta dishes, and desserts, Debbie's recipes are easy to make and even better to eat

You'll learn how to create such delicious dishes as: Rice Balls Salmon and Cheese Spread Pizza Spinach and Strawberry Salad Chicken with Prosciutto Calamari Sauce Christmas Bow Tie Cookies Cream Puffs And much, much more You can contact Debbie personally, either through email or via her Web site, if you need help with any of the recipes. Recapture the joy of cooking with "Cooking from the Heart" and start making memories with your family today

The 1950s saw the start of a big snack food revolution. Since then, innovations in food science technology have made snacks inexpensive, convenient, and delicious. But is all this snacking good for us? Learn about the history of snack food, the science behind food technology, and how snack foods affect health. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, this Spanish Smithsonian Informational Text builds reading skills while engaging students' curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. Packed with factoids and informative sidebars, it features a hands-on STEAM challenge that is perfect for use in a makerspace and teaches students every step of the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Discover engineering innovations that solve real-world problems with content that touches on all aspects of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math!

Featuring family-friendly recipes and stunning photography, a cookbook filled with traditional and modern Italian dishes from New York Times bestselling author, beloved actor, and respected foodie Stanley Tucci. Stanley Tucci's association with wonderful foods began for fans with the movie Big Night and resonated in his role as Julia Child's husband in Julie & Julia. But well before these films, he was enjoying innovative homemade Italian meals throughout his childhood, when family and food were nearly inseparable and cooking was always a familial venture. Now, in a completely new, family-focused cookbook, Tucci captivates food lovers' imaginations with recipes from his traditional Italian roots as well as those of his British wife, Felicity Blunt, tied together with a modern American ribbon. The time-tested recipes include pasta alla bottarga, mushroom-stuffed trout, pork chops with onions and mustard sauce, barbeque chicken wings, and much, much more! Nothing will make you happier to spend time with family than the aroma of a hearty Italian dish sizzling on the stovetop. Featuring 100 luscious new full-color photographs, The Tucci Table captures the true joys of family cooking. Buon apetito!

WITH KISSES FROM ITALY

A frosty masterclass in the simple art of gelato...

Gelupo Gelato presents a rainbow spectrum of simple, sophisticated gelato recipes from tangy Lime Sherbet to fruity Peach & Blood Orange, creamy Marron Glacé, and decadent Chocolate & Whisky.

And that's not all! There are definitive recipes for a classic granita (like grown-up slushie), barely-melting semifreddo, ice cream cake, profiteroles, ice cream cones and brioche buns - as well as the only chocolate sauce you'll ever need and a tip sheet for pairing flavours.

"Once you've had one, you'll want them all" Evening Standard

This is the moment when gelato becomes your cold, sweet new Italian obsession.

One of the oldest yet simplest, tastiest and most nutritious breads you can make, sourdough needs only flour, water, salt - and a little time. But what if time is the one thing you don't have? In Do Sourdough, Andrew Whitley - a baker of over 30 years who has 'changed the way we think about bread'- reveals how the slow fermentation that's key to real sourdough can happen while we're asleep or at work. And by using his simple and fuss-free method, everyone can make this wonderful bread at home. Discover: o The basic tools and ingredients you need to get started o How to create - and refresh - your own sourdough starter o Delicious recipes for basic loaves as well as sourdough pizza, ciabatta, crumpets and more o A 7-day plan for the bread you don't devour immediately The result isn't just fresh bread made with your own hands and in your own time. It's the chance to learn new skills, make something to share with family and friends, and change your world - one loaf at a time.

Updated with a brand-new selection of desserts and treats, the fully illustrated Sally's Baking Addiction cookbook offers more than 80 scrumptious recipes for indulging your sweet tooth. It's no secret that Sally McKenney loves to bake. Her popular blog, Sally's Baking Addiction, has become a trusted source for fellow dessert lovers who are also eager to bake from scratch. Sally's famous recipes include award-winning Salted Caramel Dark Chocolate Cookies, No-Bake Peanut Butter Banana Pie, delectable Dark Chocolate Butterscotch Cupcakes, and yummy Marshmallow Swirl S'mores Fudge. Featuring a chapter of healthier dessert options, including some vegan and gluten-free recipes, find tried-and-true sweet recipes for all kinds of delicious: Breads & Muffins Breakfasts Brownies & Bars Cakes, Pies & Crisps Candy & Sweet Snacks Cookies Cupcakes With tons of simple, easy-to-follow recipes, you get all of the sweet with none of the fuss! Hungry for more? Learn to create even more irresistible sweets with Sally's Cookie Addiction and Sally's Candy Addiction.