Giada De Laurentiis
Chef, Restaurateur, and Founder of Giadzy.com
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Recommended by Giada De Laurentiis
“I was first drawn to Danny for his strong family values and love of pasta—it reminded me so much of my own upbringing. Danny is truly an edible artist. I'm so in awe of the beautifully natural and playful way that he creates pastas of all shapes, colors, and designs. The only thing missing from this book is my ability to buy all of the amazing pastas he makes!” (from Amazon)
by Danny Freeman·You?
Master the art of pretty—and delicious—pasta! Danny Freeman loves pasta. In Danny Loves Pasta, he teaches you how to make your own colorful and creative fresh pasta, unlike anything you can find at the store. With no special equipment needed, you can take simple ingredients like flour, eggs, beets, and spinach, and turn them into vibrant works of delicious pasta art in every color of the rainbow. This book features: 8 easy dough recipes (vegan and gluten-free options included)17 ways to add color (with all-natural ingredients!)14 foundations for pattern making, from Tie-Dye to Spirals14 traditional pasta shapes, from Tagliatelle to Farfalle17 new pasta shapes, from Candy to Rose Ravioli25 fun fillings and sauces, from Spinach-Ricotta Filling to Pizza Pasta Choose your dough, pattern, shape, and filling, then pair your creations with the perfect sauce for a delicious meal any day of the week. The pastabilities are endless!
Recommended by Giada De Laurentiis
“Dan is the king of kitchen tips. In his capable hands, not only will your bakes taste better than you ever thought they could, they will look almost too perfect to eat.” (from Amazon)
by Dan Langan·You?
The debut baking recipe book from Food Network star Dan Langan! Like many of us, Dan Langan learned young that if you want to make someone smile, all you need to do is give them a cookie. Dan channeled his natural creativity into baking alongside his mother and grandmother, and he soon became obsessed with making and remaking his favorite recipes until they were the tastiest and prettiest versions of themselves. Since then, Dan has become a trusted source for delicious, foolproof bakes and has connected with home bakers via social media, television, and digital videos, and through his website, Baked by Dan. In his debut cookbook, Dan shares 100 recipes for his game-changing versions of familiar classics, such as Red Velvet Layer Cake and Creamy Lemon Chess Squares, as well as unique creations like Seriously Sesame Brownies and a Ricotta and Pistachio Cannoli Tart. He’ll also let you in on the pro secrets that make his bakes better than your usual stand-bys, like toasting not only nuts but oats, poppy seeds, and almond flours to turbocharge their flavor, or by stabilizing whipped cream with a touch of cream cheese to keep it perfectly fluffy. Equally invaluable are Dan’s tips for helping you produce bakes that look as good as they taste, so your dessert bars have razor-sharp edges and your muffins have gorgeously domed tops. Accompanied by charming photography that's as enticing as the treats themselves, this beautiful and instructive book will become a go-to for bakers both seasoned and beginner. Whether you’re an experienced baker looking for a cake decorating book to improve the appearance of your bakes or a novice baker looking for basic dessert recipes, Bake Your Heart Out has something for everyone. Dan Langan’s dedication to testing and perfecting the techniques in this pastry book has made it the perfect cookie, bar, pie, and cake cookbook for anyone who wants to learn how to bake like a pro.