Tarek Malouf opened the first Hummingbird Bakery in Portobello Road in 2004. This cookbook allows you to step inside this unique bakery and bring its trademark buttercream swirls, sprinkles and layer-cake slices into your own kitchen.The Hummingbird's Cupcakes fly off the shelves faster than any other cake. Who can resist an adorable Vanilla Cupcake topped with candy-coloured buttercream frosting and sprinkled with hundreds and thousands? Take Cakes to the next level with some mouth-watering recipes. Red Velvet and Carrot are both favourites at the Bakery, and the Hummingbird Cake is a sweet, sticky triumph of banana and pineapple. Open Pies, pies with tops on, delicate pies and no-holds-barred pies: there's no shortage of options.Try Lemon Meringue with its mountain of golden fluffy meringue atop a rich, tangy lemon cream. You'll find favourite Pecan Pie here too. When you need a sweet fix, Brownies & Bars hit the spot. Rocky Road and Muesli Bars are always popular and make welcome additions to the lunch box. There can't be much that beats a home-made Blueberry Muffin with your first cup of coffee in the morning. Finally, there's something childishly satisfying about a big, chewy Cookie studded with chocolate chunks there's something here for every kind of cookie fiend. Classic bakes are back in vogue and this book provides 60 simple recipes for everyone's favourites from Vanilla Cupcakes to Key Lime Pie. Hardcover144 pages 90 colour photographs 235 x 190 mm
Chocolate Magic by Kate Shirazi A perfect little package of indulgence, Chocolate Magic is filled with recipes to feed the chocaholic in you. From truffels to tarts, breads to biscuits, puddings to milkshakes, this book has a wealth of easy, no-nonsense recipes for any occasion. Whether you are looking for a birthday treat, inspiration for a picnic, dinner party, or just a little mid-morning pick-me-up, there is a wealth of delicious suggestions. - hardcover- over 30 colour photographs- 112 pages- 183 x 183mm Also available:Cupcake MagicMuffin MagicCookie Magic
Cookie Magic by Kate Shirazi Packed with baking tips, captivating new recipes, modern photography and delightful illustrations, Cookie Magic provides ideas for sweet and savoury, children's and adult's, seasonal and special occasion biscuits - and even a section for those with special dietary needs, so nobody misses out on these delicious treats. A section devoted to ingredients and equipment makes sure you've always got the right kit to hand. - hardcover- colour photographs- 112 pages- 183 x 183mm Also available:Chocolate MagicCupcake MagicMuffin Magic
Baking With Kids by Linda Collister Kids love to cook and time spent with them in the kitchen can be huge fun. Weighing ingredients, stirring mixtures and rolling out dough are all absorbing tasks for any child. Linda Collister's Baking with Kids is the ideal book for any parent who is keen to teach their kids all about food and interest them in cooking from an early age. Teatime Favourites are the perfect place for budding chefs to start. Help the kids master delicious Cherry Berry Buns or Three Chocolate Cookies. With Linda's expert help and your supervision they can move on to the Big Bakes such as Fresh Raspberry Streusel or a Peanut Butter Cake. Breads is full of fantastic ideas for freshly-baked rolls and loaves. Help your children discover the pleasure of bread making with No-Knead Cheese Bread or Sun-dried Tomato Rolls. Savoury Snacks has a selection of tasty recipes encourage the kids to make Giant Cheese Straws rather than snack on potato crisps. Puddings are a treat for the whole family so let the kids help out by making Ricotta Cheesecake or everyones favourite, Sticky Toffee Pudding.Hardcover128 pages 120 colour photographsPhotography by Polly Wreford
Afternoon Tea by Susannah Blake Photography by Martin Brigdale Whether its a tea party in the garden or a cosy gathering by the fire, afternoon tea is a treat at any time of year. Teatime should begin with Sandwiches and Savouries delectable savoury morsels that range from traditional fare such as Finger Sandwiches to the more exotic flavours of Quick Blinis with Wasabi Cream and Caviar. Scones and Teacakes features some new takes on old classics. Try Blueberry and Lime Drop Scones or Orange and Walnut Scones with Mascarpone and Fig Preserve. For the ultimate tea-time indulgence, tuck into Fancies sweet morsels such as Baby Eclairs with Coffee Créme Patissiere and Coffee Sauce or Orange Tuiles with Flaked Almonds. Finally, Cakes are the crowning glory of any tea party and there are a range of delicious flavours to choose from. Tried and tested recipes include Lemon Drizzle Cake, Coffee and Walnut Cake and Victoria Sandwich Filled with Cream and Strawberries. Afternoon Tea features delicate bite-size treats that are guaranteed to charm your guests. Bring out your best china, fill up the teapot and enjoy this wonderful tradition. HardcoverISBN 13: 978184597205964 pages40 colour photographs
Decorating Cakes & Cookies by Annie Rigg Photography by Kate Whitaker In this fabulous book, queen of cakes Annie Rigg offers more than 40 ideas for easy-to-decorate cakes, cookies and cupcakes, as well as step-by-step photography to guide you through those tricky bits. The book starts with the Basics: all the cookie doughs, cake and cupcake mixes you need to make the recipes in the book, as well as step-by-step decorating tips and techniques. When you've mastered the basics, you can start baking! Why not begin with some shoe-shaped Cookies in pretty pastels for Mother's Day? Small Cakes can be as cute as a cupcake, or as decadent as a square of brownie. Put a spring in someone's step and bring them a basket of freshly baked Carrot Cake Cupcakes topped with adorable marzipan carrots and bunny rabbits. When you want a bake that packs a punch, turn to Cakes for inspiration. Follow the step-by-step instructions for decorating a Striped Dark and White Chocolate Cake to rival anything you could buy ready-made. Even if you've never made icing or used a piping bag, Annie's foolproof instructions will inspire you to get creative and whip up a batch of handcrafted treats.HardcoverISBN 13: 9781845979560128 pages100 colour photographs235 x 228 mm
Cupcake Magic by Kate Shirazi Cupcake Magic includes cupcake recipes and icing suggestions. This book is packed with baking tips, cake designs, modern photography and illustrations. It is split into low-fat, middling-fat and high-fat recipes, with ideas for both sweet and savoury, childrens and adults, seasonal and special occasion designs. - hardcover- colour photographs- 112 pages- 183 x 183mm Also available:Chocolate MagicMuffin MagicCookie Magic
Muffin Magic by Susannah Blake The ultimate in convenience food, muffins are portable, freezable, quick to make and impossible to resist. A savoury muffin can be a complete meal-in-one, while a fruit-packed treat, warm from the oven, is the perfect snack. Packed with baking tips, captivating new recipes, modern photography and delightful illustrations, Muffin Magic provides ideas for sweet and savoury, children's and adult's, seasonal and special occasion muffins. A section devoted to ingredients and equipment makes sure you've always got the right kit to hand. - hardcover- colour photographs- 112 pages- 183 x 183mm Also available:Chocolate MagicCupcake MagicCookie Magic
Cupcake Heaven by Susannah Blake Photography by Martin Brigdale Cupcake queen Susannah Blake brings together more than 50 heavenly cupcake recipes, as well as giving the lowdown on baking Equipment, cupcake Ingredients, Decorating and Embellishments and Serving Suggestions. Simple Cupcakes show how easy it is to rustle up a plateful of gorgeous cakes. There are irresistible flavours including orange and poppyseed, blueberry and lemon, and apple and cinnamon. For show-stopping treats, turn to Celebration Cupcakes. From weddings and christenings, to Christmas and Halloween, there's a perfect idea to cater for all events. For an extra dose of decadence, try an Indulgent Cupcake. Strawberry cheesecake and lemon meringue are among the mouth-watering options. Cupcakes for Special Diets allow you to give in to your cupcake cravings without breaking any rules there are plenty of recipes here for dairy-free, nut-free, gluten-free and low-fat cupcakes. Get the little ones involved by helping them bake their own Kids Cupcakes. These recipes are easy enough for children to make with adult help and with so many fun choices on offer, the kids will want to make them all! PaperbackISBN 13: 9781845976842160 pages 90 colour photographs 235 x 190 mm 1st April 2008