holiday cooking

How did February 14 become Valentine's Day, a day people around the country celebrate love? And how did that day become a day filled with chocolate and sweets? Readers learn about the long history of Valentine's Day while they go beyond heart-shaped candies and make treats like rocky road chocolates, frozen strawberry yogurt desserts, and more. Full-color photographs accompany easy-to-follow instructions that assist readers in each recipe. Introductory text addresses safety, how to begin cooking, and simple cooking techniques used in the book.

Pumpkin pie is the king of treats on Thanksgiving--unless you're more into apples! Either way, this volume makes Thanksgiving even tastier with its many recipes perfect for young chefs to try for the big meal. Each recipe has instructions that are easy to follow and accessible to young readers. Helpful photographs accompany the materials and ingredients list as well as show the finished product of the recipe to aid readers through the entirety of the recipe. Cooking techniques and cultural context are discussed throughout.

Collects seventy-five recipes for holiday cookies, cakes, bars, pies, and other desserts that start with shortcuts including cake or brownie mixes, ready-made dough and crusts, and other make-it-simple head starts.

Easter is a day already known for treats--that's what most kids find in their Easter basket! What better way to prepare for a yummy morning than by making the recipes in this festive book for young readers and chefs! Step-by-step instructions guide readers to making themed snacks and treats like carrot cake and deviled eggs that are perfect for Easter celebrations. Full-color photographs show ingredients, materials, and the finished product readers are working toward. Introductory text addresses safety and basic cooking techniques used in the book.

"In [this book], adapted from his Breaking Breads, Uri Scheft shares key classic holiday baking recipes like challah and babka--and provides his creative twists on them as well, showing how bakers can do the same . . . at home. But the book is not limited to breads alone. Holiday sweets, whether chocolate-filled babka, poppyseed hamantaschen, or fruit-filled sufganiyot, . . . and with the addition of traditional Middle Eastern breads like kubaneh and jachnun, this collection of holiday recipes from master baker Scheft becomes a . . . resource. The instructions are detailed and the photos explanatory so that anyone can make Scheft's Chocolate and Orange Confit Challah, Za'atar Twists, and Jerusalem Bagels for their next Seder or Apple Hamantaschen for Purim"--Provided by publisher.

"Let's celebrate the merriest season the best way we know how; baking in the kitchen! Over 100 recipes divided into mouthwatering categories. You'll find everything from thumbprint cookies, sandwich cookies, holiday twists perfect for a cookie swap, chocolate decadence and everything in between. With tried-and-tested recipes and beautiful photography as your guide, explore the glorious world of holiday baking from your home kitchen." --.

A collection of recipes for young bakers for baking Thanksgiving treats. Each recipe includes an ingredient and equipment list and step-by-step instructions.

"Get ready to discover a plethora of green goodies in this guide to baking for St. Patrick's Day! From shamrock cookies and rainbow layer cakes to fancy cupcakes and pistachio muffins, readers are shown the steps to make their own St. Patrick's Day treats to share with family and friends. Rules for kitchen safety and tips for measuring are included before any baking begins, and ingredient and equipment lists are provided at the start of each recipe. Readers follow along with simple steps that are broken down using clear text and colorful photographs"--OCLC.

Presents over 100 recipes for creating rituals for celebrating holidays and little days not necessarily considered holidays but are nonetheless important--from pancakes for birthday breakfasts to deluxe nachos on Super Bowl Sunday.

Provides 85 recipes for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the New Year.