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Create extraordinary pizza at home with this curated collection of recipes from the acclaimed chefs at Franny's in Brooklyn. They redefined what a pizza could be and now show you how to make it your own. The Artisanal Kitchen cookbook series brings together great chefs and appealing subjects to add an easy level of pleasure and expertise to home cooking. Andrew Feinberg and Francine Stephens are the owners of Franny's and Bklyn Larder. They...

Holiday Cocktails is the newest addition to the Artisanal Kitchen series, adapted from Raising the Bar (Artisan, 2004) by master mixologist Nick Mautone. Holiday Cocktails provides dozens of foolproof ideas for successful entertaining at home, including the basics of cocktail making, choosing the right drink for the right occasion, and serving cocktails for a crowd. It's packed with easy-to-follow recipes for seasonal favorites, from nogs to grogs,...

Party Food is the newest addition to the Artisanal Kitchen series, adapted from What's a Hostess to Do? (Artisan, 2013) by the ultimate hostess, Susan Spungen. Here is a collection of recipes that makes entertaining easy for any occasion-whether it's a cocktail hour, a brunch, a dinner party, or an elaborate holiday feast. Recipes for Lobster Salad, Tarragon Roasted Chicken, Potato Gratin, and Chocolate Soufflé make for an easy-to-make foolproof...

Make the happiest meal of the day even happier with 33 recipes for baked deliciousness from Cheryl and Griffith Day, New York Times bestselling authors and owners of Savannah's must-visit Back in the Day Bakery. Whether you're hosting a brunch or feeding the family, try these irresistible recipes for authentic Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Biscuits; inspired muffins, coffee cakes, and quick breads; one beautiful Farmers'-Market Quiche; and so much more. ...

Cheryl and Griffith Day, New York Times bestselling authors and owners of Savannah's must-visit Back in the Day Bakery, share 33 homespun recipes for delicious special occasion entertaining. Try Pumpkin Crunch Bars for a Thanksgiving table, Gingerbread Cupcakes with Lemon–Cream Cheese Frosting for a caroling party, Pecan Brittle as a hostess gift, and Salted Caramel Popcorn when it's time to pile into the den together and watch a favorite holiday...

Everybody loves game day, and some of us love game-day food even more. Here is the complete playbook for all the snacks, sides, and mains you'll need to feed the hungry crowd in your home or even at the tailgate. Impress with homemade Spinach Feta Pocket Pies and Quick Fried Chicken or go for the tried-and-true classics like the perfect guacamole, queso fundido, or a French dip. Drinks like spiked lemonade and a spicy bloody Mary keep the party going. The...

Nothing beats delicious artisanal ice cream, and this bite-sized book is full of highly doable recipes that can be made in a $50 home-cook-friendly ice cream machine. The craveable ice creams and frozen yogurts favorites include strawberry, pistachio, and vanilla but also creative combinations like Farmstead Cheese and Guava Jam Ice Cream and Wild Berry Lavender Ice Cream. Mix and match them into sundaes decked with crunchy "gravels" (delicious crumbly...

Here to the rescue of everyone who has celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, or simply likes the idea of baking with alternative flours, come over 30 recipes for festive cookies, shortbread, bars, and more using oat flour, sorghum flour, teff, coconut flour, and nut flours. There are gluten-free versions of traditional favorites like Classic Ginger Cookies and Cutout Cookies. And wonderful new additions, including Chestnut and Pine Nut Shortbread...

STELLAR COOKOUT SIDES Move the meat from the center of the table and let these innovative side dishes steal the spotlight. Written by celebrated pitmaster Adam Perry Lang, Barbecue Sides includes a dozen-plus recipes for melting, creamy, and crispy dishes like Bubbling Bacon Butter Beans, Smoked-Corn Flan, and Scruffed Carbonara Potatoes that temper the strength of brawny barbecue mains without getting in the way of flavor. The menu is rounded out...

COOL DRINKS FOR HOT SUMMER DAYS With their thirst-quenching profile, crisp acidity, and vibrant fruit flavors, juicy summer cocktails are pure refreshment and just what we crave, whether lounging poolside or working the grill. And here, from expert mixologist and hospitality maven Nick Mautone, are over 45 no-fail recipes for the very best of them, from classics like the piña colada and the Tom Collins to the perfect margarita and a killer mojito....