Picnics or 250 Best Cakes and Pies

Picnics

Author: David Herbert

Grab this book, start cooking--and before long, you'll be ready to fill a hamper, pack a blanket, and head off on the perfect picnic. These mouthwatering recipes feature everything from a quick selection of nibbles for a romantic afternoon à deux to a big, fun lunch with the family. Choose from spicy bites no bigger than a mouthful; substantial salads with delicious dressings; inventive sandwiches; creative antipasti; tiny cakes to please the kids; and frozen cocktails to cheer adults. Plus, there's practical advice on making sure the food travels in style and is packed perfectly. The meal ideas here include lunch on the road, with chicken and chive sandwiches and bacon, cheese, and potato pie; a beach barbeque with kebabs, corn on the cob, an easy banana tart, and sangria; and a bike ride picnic with wrapped baguettes, stuffed dates, and muffins.

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250 Best Cakes and Pies

Author: Esther Brody

The ultimate collection of cake and pie recipes

Find the perfect cake or pie to suit any occasion in 250 Best Cakes and Pies -- from chocolate cakes, cheesecakes, coffeecakes, sponge cakes, fruit pies, cream pies along with frostings, fillings and glazes. Also included are detailed and easy-to-follow instructions for preparing perfect pie crusts.

Create bakery classics like Boston Cream Pie, New York Style Cheesecake and Lemon Cream Meringue Pie. Take a new spin on an old classic with Baked Alaska Loaf or the home-inspired goodness of Mom's Sour Cream Chocolate Layer Cake and Upside-Down Apple Pie. An after-school special that everyone can enjoy is easy and delicious Pineapple Carrot Cake.

There are extensive baking tips and techniques. Novice cooks soon find that baking a cake or pie is not the challenge once imagined. Brody's baking experience and wonderfully inventive recipes make 250 Best Cakes and Pies an important baking reference.