Simple Pleasures: Easy Recipes for Everyday Indulgence

ISBN: 0744066190

Author: Fontanella, Emma

Condition: New

Rediscover the joy of cooking simple food using fresh, everyday ingredients.With easy recipes and time-saving techniques for your favorite pastries, breads, cakes, pasta, pizza, cookies, and more, youll find something to satisfy your sweet tooth-or your carb cravings.Cooking and baking dont have to be time consuming or difficult. With the right techniques, even the most daunting dishes can be simple to master. Chef Emma Fontanella is known for her ability to translate complex methods into approachable recipes that yield amazing results. Utilizing the conveniences of a modern kitchen, she has developed an indispensable collection of classic desserts, comfort food favorites, and everyday meals, all without sacrificing texture or flavor.Indulge in the simple pleasure of comfort classics such as The Fluffiest Cinnamon Rolls and Melt-In-Your-Mouth Glazed Donuts, or curl up with a cozy bowl of One-Pot Mac and Cheese or Three-Ingredient Fettuccine Alfredo.A section on foundational techniques provides detailed instruction on making and decorating cakes, working with yeast-raised doughs, preparing pasta, and more. Armed with Emmas thoughtful instructions and labor-saving shortcuts, youll be able to execute everything from Cheaters Artisan Croissants to a stunning fresh Strawberry Cake with confidence. Simple Pleasures includes:Over 100 recipes for breakfasts, breads and baked goods, pasta dishes, celebration cakes, and holiday baking Time-saving techniques and pastry chef shortcuts for restaurant-quality results with a fraction of the effort Superfast microwave snacks that cook in a minute Nostalgic childhood favorites, such as Instant Frozen Yogurt and Homemade Peanut Butter Cups