The Harvard Common Press

Mom’s Big Book of Baking

200 Simple, Foolproof Family Favorites for Birthday Parties, Bake Sales, and More

Mom’s Big Book of Baking has more than 200 recipes tailor-made for today’s extremely busy mom. The recipes are all tested in a real mom’s kitchen (Lauren Chattman’s) and tasted by real kids (her own). Chattman has created streamlined recipes that produce the highest quality baked goods with the least amount of fuss, striking a balance between familiar favorites and new twists. There are loads of tips on vital topics including when and how to let kids participate, how to mass produce cupcakes, how to make the most Christmas cookies in the least amount of time, and how to make a birthday cake your child will remember forever without losing your mind.

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Luscious Liqueurs

50 Recipes for Sublime and Spirited Infusions to Sip and Savor

When does a liqueur become luscious? When you make it yourself, using the freshest fruits, herbs, nuts, spices, and other ingredients to infuse spirits with fabulous flavors. In Luscious Liqueurs, master mixologist A.J. Rathbun shows you how to create specialty liqueurs with style and ease. With his expert guidance, liqueur lovers will be whipping up batches of sweet, spicy, fruit, and exotic mixtures in no time. These homemade liqueurs are perfect for parties, private sipping, and gift-giving.

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Party Snacks!

50 Simple, Stylish Recipes to Make You a Popular Party Host

In this collection of 50 delicious finger foods, A.J. Rathbun shows readers how to take any gathering from ho-hum to yum-yum. Why settle for chips and salsa when you can wow your guests with White Bean and Rosemary Pâté, Grilled Honey Teriyaki Chicken, or Gorgeous Gougères? Full of fun fare that any host or hostess can easily prepare, Party Snacks! is a must-have ingredient for a flavorful party.

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The Birthday Cake Book

75 Recipes for Candle-Worthy Creations

Everyone has a birthday, and The Birthday Cake Book provides 75 ways to make each celebration a memorable occasion! Baker extraordinaire Dede Wilson has created a wide variety of sweet and special cakes, with recipes that are sure to delight friends and loved ones of all ages. Full-color photos illustrate just how delicious these cakes are, and, best of all, anyone at home can bake and decorate them like a pro.

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Not Your Mother’s®  Weeknight Cooking

Quick and Easy Wholesome Homemade Dinners

These days, getting a homemade weeknight dinner on the table is a challenge for any of us. But still, we want the wholesomeness and economy that take-out and restaurant meals simply do not offer. Beth Hensperger is here to help. Not Your Mother’s® Weeknight Cooking features 150 delicious recipes that your family will love and you will feel good about serving, using fresh, wholesome ingredients. Best of all, you can get these meals on the table in 45 minutes or less. With recipes ranging from classic dinners like Easiest Chicken Parm to more adventurous weeknight fare (Sake Swordfish, anyone?), Not Your Mother’s Weeknight Cooking offers dozens of options for tasty meals every day of the week.

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Wine Mondays

Simple Wine Pairings with Seasonal Menus

Interest in pairing wine with food is at an all-time high—everywhere you look, wine pairing is being featured in food magazines, in restaurants, and on television cooking shows. Food and wine pairing may seem complicated, but anyone can do it with just a little bit of guidance! In Wine Mondays, Frank McClelland and Christie Matheson demystify this skill and offer 130 elegant recipes from McClelland’s acclaimed Boston restaurant L’Espalier, adapted here for the home cook. It’s the perfect book for anyone who loves great wine and great food and wants to learn how to enjoy the flavors of both to their full extent—and have fun while doing it!

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