Popular cookbooks from the past week

Sinfully Easy Delicious Desserts by Alice Medrich. Artisan (2012-04-24).

Homemade desserts just got quicker, easier, and smarterAlice Medrich rewrites the dessert menu for cooks in search of totally doable desserts without hours of prep. In Sinfully Easy Delicious Dess... more

Edible DIY by Lucy Baker. Running Press (2012-09-25).

Edible DIY may not be the first book for crafty cooks and burgeoning urban homesteaders, but it is the easiest. Based on the popular Serious Eats column by the same name, Edible DIY includes 75 re... more

Real Snacks by Lara Ferroni. Sasquatch Books (2012-10-30).

Imagine Twinkies, Doritos, and Cheez-Its without the artificial colors and preservatives, full of wonderful flavors and nutrients from whole grains and natural sugars, and easily made in your own k... more

Bread by Jeffrey Hamelman. Wiley (2012-11-20).

An updated new edition of the essential resource for professionals and seasoned home bakers

Hailed as a revelation when it first appeared in 2004, Jeffrey Hamelman’s Bread is a legendar... more

The Dahlia Bakery Cookbook by Tom Douglas. William Morrow Cookbooks (2012-10-24).

When it comes to delectable, freshly baked cakes, pies, cookies, and muffins, nobody beats the world famous Dahlia Bakery of Seattle, Washington. Owner, Iron Chef, and James Beard Award-winning coo... more

Pure Vanilla by Shauna Sever. Quirk Books (2012-10-02).

Who says vanilla isn’t sexy? Harvested from the pods of beautiful and exotic orchids, vanilla is a delicious flavor enjoyed by people all over the world. Pure Vanilla celebrates its unique taste ... more

Savory Pies by Greg Henry. Ulysses Press (2013-01-08).

MAKE IT AMAZING! MAKE IT PIE! Start with your favorite foods. Add zesty spices. Bake inside a buttery, flaky crust. Serve and enjoy your creative, delicious dish, including:• Tomato Caprese Tart•... more

Slice & Bake Cookies by Elinor Klivans. Chronicle Books (2013-04-02).

For those short on time but long on cookie love, Slice & Bake Cookies comes to the rescue! Elinor Klivans, the baking expert behind Big Fat Cookies and Cupcakes!, shares 50 recipes that are qui... more