This is an extract from the bestselling Cake Days by The Hummingbird Bakery.

More than 830,000 copies sold. *Now updated with new recipes* From their first shop in Notting Hill's Portobello Road, The Hummingbird Bakery introduced London to the delights of American-style baking. The simple yet spectacular recipes for indulgent cupcakes, muffins, pies, cheesecakes, brownies, cakes and cookies, in this, their first and bestselling cookbook, ensured that the home cook could create some Hummingbird magic in their own kitchens too. Now Tarek Malouf and The Hummingbird Bakers have created a new edition of the book, fine-tuning their classic recipes and introducing new bakes such as: Mile-high Chocolate Salted Caramel Cake Sticky Fig and Pistachio Cupcakes Hot Cross Bun Cupcakes Chocolate Cola Cake The Hummingbird Bakery Cookbook was a Sunday Times bestseller in July 2010

Nigella Christmas comprises reliable, practical, easy-to-follow recipes and inspiring and reassuring advice, presented in a gorgeous package that will make this the ultimate gift to yourself, your family and friends. Nigella Christmas will surely become an all-time perennial favourite, the book we will all reach for – for minimum stress and maximum enjoyment – at holiday season. Recipes include everything from Christmas cakes and puddings to quick homemade presents (cookies and chutneys); food to cook and freeze ahead; oven slow-cooking; “hero” ingredients; as well as party food and drinks. And, of course, exciting and inspiring variations for the Main Event – from traditional turkey, festive ham and special trimmings; to a Swedish or Polish Christmas à la Nigella; to a vegetarian Christmas feast.

Baking became a form of therapy for Julie when her mother, who taught her to bake, was diagnosed with dementia. They began baking together again, and Julie started her Instagram account as a way to document this precious time. Her devoted followers regularly send supportive messages and photos of their own bakes. Her effortless style and amazing skills encourage everyday bakers to aspire to go ‘one step beyond’ and create something beautiful and imaginative. Using natural and colorful ingredients, considered decoration, and beautiful pastry designs, Julie Jones provides ideas on how to make bakes that beg to be presented in a way that feeds your soul as well as your stomach. Across the 175+, heavily illustrated pages, you’ll find chapters on: Fruit Tarts and Pies, containing recipes like apple rose tart and plum and frangipane tart, plus pastry decoration techniques Cakes, Bakes and Treats, with dipped lemon madeleines and muddle cake, as well as tips for getting cream fillings right every time Bread and Yeasted Dough, with trampoline bread and grissini Chocolate, including a stunning triple chocolate celebration cake and chocolate ganache Desserts, with delizia di limone and a meringue sharing nest wreath ​Weekend Breakfast and Brunch, with banana, pecan, and chocolate muffins and fluffy pancakes.

A delightful recipe collection of raw cookie dough confections, this is the perfect whimsical treat to “tempt your inner child,” and “highly recommended” for dessert lovers everywhere (Library Journal) Food blogger Lindsay Landis has invented the perfect cookie dough. It tastes great. It’s egg free (and thus safe to eat raw). You can whip it up in minutes. And, best of all, you can use it to make dozens of delicious cookie dough creations, from cakes, custards, and pies to candies, brownies, and even granola bars. Included are recipes for indulgent breakfasts (cookie dough doughnuts!), frozen treats (cookie dough popsicles!), outrageous snacks (cookie dough wontons! cookie dough fudge! cookie dough pizza!), and more. The Cookie Dough Lover’s Cookbook features clear instructions and dozens of decadent full-color photographs. If you’ve ever been caught with a finger in the mixing bowl, then this is the book for you!

Bake your dreams come true with this stunning collection of over 60 recipes for modern occasion cakes that will delight and surprise. Includes glitter, mermaids, unicorns, rainbows, drip cakes, and more! Bake your dreams come true with this stunning collection of over 60 recipes for modern occasion cakes that will delight and surprise. Includes glitter, mermaids, unicorns, rainbows, drip cakes, and more! Even the wildest of imaginations will be satisfied with this collection of fantastical recipes. From trendy drip cakes to surprise-inside centers, creative flavors and finishes ensure every fun celebration is catered for with a beautiful fantasy-themed focal point. For that person in your life who loves a little bit of bling and sparkle, for the young at heart, the daydreamers, and the glamorous people for whom a vanilla sponge simply won’t do. Each recipe includes detailed instructions to ensure that even novice bakers can create something truly sensational. A selection of basic sponge recipes includes gluten-free and vegan versions so that no one is left out of the fun. Chapters include Cookies and Candies with a Giant Jaffa Cake and a Stacked Donut Drip Cake. Fantastic Beasts features a Unicorn Dreamer Cake and a Dark Angel Cake. Celebrations has a Crackin’ Egg Cake for Easter and a Wild Birch Christmas Cake. Glitter and Glitz features a pretty Pink Fizz Cake and a shiny All That Shimmers Cake. Psychedelic Treats is out there with a Mad Hatter's Teacup Gravity Cake and a 70s Swirl Cake. Finally, Sweet Surprises brings you a Candy Shop Surprise Cake and a Ruffle-iced Piñata Cake.

Beautifully illustrated and colourfully written Eat Like A Londoner takes locals and tourists beyond the obvious guidebook destinations. It highlights the places that have become iconic destinations for Londoners, the places that put the city on the culinary map, and the local eateries, neighbourhoods and markets Londoners love to go to when they’re hungry. Chapters include Cult Restaurants, Rooms with a View, Special Occasions, Around the World and Perfect Pitstops among others.