Coffee Cakes or Junior League Celebration Cookbook

Coffee Cakes: Simple, Sweet, and Savory

Author: Lou Siebert Pappas

Trust the author of Biscotti (over 200,000 sold) to deliver the secrets of great kuchen in the kitchen! Traditional coffee cakes, delicious new flavors, quick recipes, and more elaborate yeast breads—they're all here, and they're all perfect for breakfast, brunch, picnics, and desserts. From sweet morning surprises such as Strawberry Coffee Cakes or Sticky Caramel Pinwheels to savories such as Ruby Grape Focaccia or Gruyère Cheese Brioche Braid and treats such as Dark Chocolate-Almond Cake, here are more than 50 simply-can't-go-wrong pleasers. Tips for baking techniques including preferred ingredients, how to manage dough, and how to store and serve coffee cakes are included in this gorgeously photographed collection. Bringing comfort to the table is made easy—all it takes is Coffee Cakes!

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Junior League Celebration Cookbook

Author: Junior League International

This all-new collection of Junior League recipes celebrates fifty years of Junior League cookbooks, which are recognized and prized by millions of home cooks around the country. Some 400 of the most-requested recipes, chosen from 200 individual volumes, range from classic everyday meals to elegant contemporary fare -- appealing appetizers, hearty soups and stews, robust meats and game, and irresistible desserts. The book also features original essays on regional cooking and foodways, as well as dozens of menus -- from a Tureen Supper and a Coastal Bend Dinner to a Birthday Dessert Bar and a Mardi Gras fete.

Just as the cookbooks have been preserving regional food traditions, they have been instrumental in improving the quality of life in communities across the country. The Junior League Celebration Cookbook is also a tribute to one hundred years of volunteerism, and it recounts many of the inspiring projects funded by the sale of Junior League cookbooks.

Publishers Weekly

The Junior League fetes its 100th anniversary with a collection of recipes from its 295 local chapters around the country. This celebratory volume also highlights "Recipes for a Better Community," examples of how different chapters have used proceeds from their cookbook sales to help improve their communities (e.g., renovating libraries, building parks), which is the overall mission of the Junior League. The recipes are arranged by region and type--Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Appetizers, Appalachian/Piedmont Beverages, Northern Plains and Canada Meats and Game and so forth. While there is a heavy reliance on rich foods like mayonnaise, cheese and butter, there are healthy alternatives to be found. As well, it's comforting to see that chefs are not afraid to include ingredients such as bottled lemon juice, cake mix, and frozen concentrates. The sophisticated gourmet will be especially delighted with recipes for Mixed Greens and Pear Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette, a sparkling palate awakener; Curried Butternut Squash Soup, an elegant first course; and Lemon Thyme Swordfish, an entr e that is easy enough for everyday, but perfect for entertaining. The name alone will attract cooks looking for comforting homestyle recipes. (Nov.) Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.