After the fantastic Decorating Cupcakes, Cakes, & Cookies, baking queen Annie Rigg is back with more than 25 gorgeous and achievable ideas for cupcakes for the holiday season. If you are a novice baker and would like to make something pretty but un-fussy to bring to a festive party, why not look at the Simple chapter for inspiration? Try the Gingerbread Cupcakes, which will fill the house with the warming, spiced smells of Christmas. Cute cupcakes will appeal to the little kid in all of us--make a basket of adorable Snowmen, complete with marzipan noses and ribbon scarves, or even a flock of Robins, and put a smile on someone's face. Decorative cupcakes are that little bit more sophisticated and bound to impress. There are clever ideas, such as little cakes topped with miniature gifts or "Glass" Stars made out of molten sweets. Cupcakes are everyone's favorite sweet treat, and there's really no better time to indulge and get baking than Christmas time, so try some smart Candied Clementine Cupcakes or some quick and easy Gingerbread Men-topped Cupcakes. * Inspiring photography by Kate Whitaker. * More than 25 easy-to-follow recipes for delicious and imaginative cupcakes. * Cute companion to the bestselling Cupcakes book, also published by Ryland Peters & Small--more than 171,000 copies sold.

The magic of the holidays comes alive all year long with these delightful and delicious decorated cakes! In Holiday Cakes and Cupcakes, professional cake decorator Carol Deacon's incredible cake designs run the gamut of seasonal holidays to provide that special touch that only a personally baked and decorated cake brings to the table. Deacon shows you how to create 21 fabulous cakes, including Christmas cakes, Halloween cakes, Valentine's Day cakes, Easter cakes, and cakes to fit any other occasion. The step-by-step instructions ensure that all the cakes and cupcakes will be easy to make and become the frosted focus of your holiday celebration. Each cake has a matching cupcake design that can be made as an accompaniment to the cake or, if you wish, on their own as the stars of the occasion in their own right. Deacon also shares sugarcraft tips and tricks along with her winning cake baking recipes so that your holiday cakes will taste as wonderful as they look. So make the most of your next holiday by creating a cake that will impress and delight your family and friends. This fun and easy-to-use cake decorating book contains instructions for 45 projects that include cakes, cupcakes, sugarcraft, and fondant. Readers will quickly learn how to utilize the techniques in this cake cookbook and will be making edible works of art in no time at all.

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Decadent, delicious seasonal comfort foods and desserts you can make at home no matter what your cooking level from the beloved social media star @PreppyKitchen. Preppy Kitchen creator John Kanell delivers his fan-favorite recipes and baked goods so everyone can create them at home. Organized by season so you can shop at peak freshness and embrace new traditions, the dishes featured in Preppy Kitchen are inspired by well-loved staples updated with a touch of Kanell’s signature sophistication. Recipes include: -Chive and Parmesan Buttermilk Biscuits -Pecan Shortbread and Rosemary Caramel Bars -Roasted Garlic and Olive-Stuffed Chicken Breasts -Blackberry-Balsamic Pork Chops -Apple Butter and Marzipan Bread -Chorizo Beef Burgers with Queso and Avocado -Fresh Tostadas with Green Tomato and Mango Salsa -And many more! In addition to the delicious recipes that feature tips and tricks throughout to help save time in the kitchen, Kanell includes special projects, everything from making flower arrangements and winter wreaths to pickling vegetables. Through these mouthwatering recipes, inspirational crafts, and beautiful photography, Preppy Kitchen is sure to delight longtime fans and newcomers alike.

Five hungry kids, a husband in the NFL, and staying in shape—popular blogger Christy Denney has her work cut out for her in the kitchen. Her solution? Simple, quick, and mouthwatering recipes. The Girl Who Ate Everything compiles all of Christy’s favorite tried and true recipes, as well as brand new and equally tasty ones created just for this book. From Chicken Pot Pie Crumble to Cinnamon Roll Sheet Cake, these recipes will have your family begging you for more!

Even if you aren’t a confident baker, these easy-to follow recipes will inspire you to make delicious treats all through the festive season. Holiday Cupcakes & Cookies is packed with plenty of recipes for delicious home-made delights to make and enjoy with the family or give as thoughtful gifts. Whatever the weather outside, whip up your very own snowstorm with the Snowman cupcakes. Treat yourself and your loved ones to the Figgy Pudding cupcakes, and have fun decorating the Red-nose Reindeer cupcakes with clever pretzel antlers! Cookies look beautiful presented in a stylish box, so why not bake a batch of Christmas Trees, Jolly Penguins or Polka-dot Parcels for a truly scrumptious gift? Gingerbread & Brownies also make delicious and indulgent treats—perfect to enjoy with a warming cup of coffee. The Mint Chocolate Chip Brownies will satisfy even the sweetest tooth. There is nothing more festive than freshly-baked gingerbread, filling the house with the warming, spiced smells of the holiday season. Baking some Gingerbread Whoopie Pies is guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit and the pretty Snowflakes are the perfect decoration for the tree. Whip up a batch of cupcakes and cookies for the festive season and fill your home with the irresistible smell of spices, sweets, and treats. You’ll find the perfect recipe in this delightful book to make the holidays extra special.

Provides a collection of creative cupcake projects for a variety of special occasions and holidays while featuring comical animal and accessory decorations crafted from edible ingredients.