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Good Housekeeping: The Baker's Book of Essential Recipes

From the test kitchen of America’s iconic lifestyle magazine, an indispensable guide to baking from classic recipes to trusted equipment—includes photos.

With everything from Cheesecake Swirl Brownies and Buttery Blueberry Pie to Puff Pastry Cheese Straws and Lemon-Ricotta Muffins, this comprehensive cookbook from the famed Good Housekeeping test kitchens is a baker's delight. It features 390 classic, triple-tested recipes for cookies, cakes, pies, puddings, pastries, and breads, all illustrated with how-to photos and mouthwatering shots of the finished treats. Tips, techniques, and an overview of essential ingredients and tools will help even inexperienced bakers enjoy success.

Susan Westmoreland

Good Housekeeping magazine is an American icon of consumer protection and quality assurance. Each issue reaches 24 million readers and, with 15 editions published worldwide, it is an internationally recognized brand.  Susan Westmoreland has been Good Housekeeping magazine's food director, entrusted with the management of the renowned test kitchens, for more than 15 years. She regularly represents the magazine on television and radio. In 2001, Susan was named The James Beard Foundation's Editor of the Year.