Mrs. Rowe's Little Book of Southern Pies

Legendary Recipes from Virginia's Queen of Pie Mrs. Rowe, known fondly as "the Pie Lady" by legions of loyal customers, was the quintessential purveyor of all-American comfort food. Today her family carries on this legacy at the original Mrs. Rowe's Restaurant and Bakery in Staunton, Virginia, as well as at the new country buffet. The restaurant's bustling take-out counter sells a staggering 100 handmade pies every day! With the pies being snapped up that quickly, it's no wonder that Mrs. Rowe urged her customers to order dessert first. In Mrs. Rowe's Little Book of Southern Pies, recipes for Southern classics like Key Lime Pie and Pecan Fudge Pie sit alongside restaurant favorites like French Apple Pie and Original Coconut Cream Pie. Additional recipes gathered from family notebooks and recipe boxes include regional gems like Shoofly Pie and Lemon Chess Pie. With berries and custards and fudge--oh my!--plus a variety of delectable crusts and toppings, this mouthwatering collection offers a little slice of Southern hospitality that will satisfy every type of sweet tooth--and convince even city slickers to take the time to smell the Fresh Peach Pie.

Little Irish Baking Book

"Visitors to Ireland go home with glowing accounts of Irish baking," writes Ruth Isabel Ross.

In her delightfully eclectic work, The Little Irish Baking Book, Ross brings the warmth of an Irish hearth to your home. this collection of recipes for the best yeast breads, pies both savory and sweet, puddings, cakes, and cookies will be a treasure trove of traditional family favorites for years to come.

The Little Red Barn Baking Book: Small Treats with Big Flavor

Everyone loves a warm and crumbly homemade treat hot out of the oven. But who knew that making cookies,  cakes, pies, and brownies could be so much fun? Adriana Rabinovich, owner of the Little Red Barn company, is a master at creating dense, moist cakes; gooey brownies; and buttery cookies that have her customers oohing and aahing with pleasure. In The Little Red Barn Baking Book, she reveals how easy it is to shower big treats on friends and family.
    
Adriana's desserts, breads, and party tidbits all pack a flavor punch and they're so addictive no one will want to stop at a "tiny sliver." Pumpkin Gingerbread, Velvet Butter Cupcakes, Coconut Cream Pie, and Cheesecake Swirl Brownies are guaranteed crowd pleasers. Even the hapless home cook will soon be turning out pies, strudels, and layer cakes smothered in buttercream frosting just like Grandma used to make. Adriana works her magic on muffins, biscuits, and scones; quick breads; cakes and frostings; pies, tarts, and strudels; brownies; and cookies with surefire recipes that are simple to prepare. She also shares family strategies for entertaining on the quick with recipes for hors d'oeuvres such as Dijon Parmesan Hearts, Sesame Choux Puffs, and Crisp-Baked Polenta Sticks. And for home cooks who tremble at the idea of kneading dough or rolling out pastry, Adriana provides a section on basic techniques, as well as tips for picture-perfect results.

Adriana makes it effortless to sprint to the finish line at a bake sale, dazzle friends and neighbors at a potluck, or compete with Mom's sacred pecan pie.
With maximum pleasure and minimum fuss, she truly makes baking fun again.

Little Book of Scottish Baking, A

The common Yankee cruller can trace its roots to the Scottish Aberdeen Crulla, the recipe for which is included in this book.

The Little Black Book of Hors D'Oeuvres (Little Black Books (Peter Pauper Paperback))

Finally, a book devoted exclusively to hors d'oeuvres--everybody's favorite! This book serves up a veritable smorgasbord of recipes, from the light and delicate to the spicy and robust. Replete with tips about hosting, it presents everything you need to whip up delicious hors d'oeuvres with aplomb!