New Releases by Kim Laidlaw

From the depths of Dr. Frank-N-Furter''s laboratory comes 50 culinary concoctions to titillate the taste buds of Rocky Horror fans, in this lip-smacking officially licensed cookbook based on the cult classic stage musical. Never worry about the likes of Brad and Janet crashing your party; there will be plenty of food for everyone with this delightful and delectable cookbook beamed directly from the galaxy Transylvania to your kitchen. Give your guests a little tease with appetizers like Magenta Mash(ed) Potato Cakes and Thrill Me Chill Me Spicy Gazpacho. The main courses—which can be served in either the dining room or bedroom—offer scintillating options like Rocky’s Mussels, Riff Raff Ramen, and Slow-Cooked Thigh Ragu that will have you shivering in antici... ...pation. Wash it all down with a Make You a Man-hattan before biting into Midnight Double Chocolate Feature Brownies for dessert. With a foreword by Rocky Horror creator Richard O''Brien, The Rocky Horror Cookbook will have long-time fans and newly discovered creatures of the night singing in unison, "Don''t dream it. Eat it."

Clueless comes to the kitchen with this officially licensed cookbook, featuring 50 totally delicious recipes, iconic movie quotes, full-color images from the film, and much more. Use it to make your ’90s-themed gatherings even more legit, or for meal ideas anytime you’re feeling a little clueless. Witty, charming, privileged Cher Horowitz leads the pack at her Beverly Hills high school in Amy Heckerling’s cult classic Clueless. Through the eyes of style-obsessed Cher, we join in the fun of makeovers, the rollercoaster ride of crushes and friendships, and the social hierarchy of high school. Inspired by the snacks, drinks, and meals highlighted throughout the film, the Southern California healthy eating craze, and the best of the 1990s, the recipes in this official cookbook are tribute to the adventures and calamities of Cher, Dionne, Tai, Murray, Josh, Travis, and all the rest of our favorite Clueless characters. From take-it-with-you options like Gnarly Skateboarder’s Breakfast Sandos to homemade versions of snack foods that litter the lunch tables at Cher’s school (Off-the-Diet Popcorn, anyone?), the recipes in this cookbook bring the personalities and narrative of Clueless to life alongside images from the film and lush food illustrations. Some of the featured recipes include: Beverly Hills Yogurt Parfaits Party in the Valley Pretzel Bites Family Dinner Rosemary Focaccia Gooey Baked Brie with Crudites Total Betty Turkey “Bacon Experience” BLTA So-Lo-Cal Chopped Chicken, Avocado, and Herb Salad Totally Not Buggin’ Baked Goat Cheese Salad with Herb Vinaigrette and Crostini Chuckleheads Asparagus Quiche Grade-Changing Grilled Spinach Pesto Chicken Breasts Extra Credit Steak Caesar Avocado Wrap Tai Lattice Peach Pie Cute Plaid Lemon Sugar Cookies Full-on Monet Raspberry Vanilla Fro-Yo Not-the-Mall-Food-Court Smoothies Root Beer “Pool Party” Floats Perfect for families and fans of the film, Clueless: The Official Cookbook is a celebration of the ''90s and a tribute to an enduring comedy. So dive in, eat up, and enjoy!

This elegant cookbook celebrates the characters and cuisine of the popular TV Show.

Let Jack, Sally, Oogie Boogie, and all the Halloween Town residents from Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas inspire your next soiree with this deluxe gift set, featuring an exclusive apron! Brimming with scary good fun, this exclusive gift set has everything you need to plan the perfect party. The Cookbook is divided into two parts. Part one includes over fifty mouthwatering recipes for snacks, sides, starters, entrees, desserts, and drinks inspired by the movie. Part two includes detailed planning instructions for several complete The Nightmare Before Christmas–themed parties, such as creative crafts for DIY decorations, amusing activities, frightful favors, and more. Also included is a deluxe The Nightmare Before Christmas apron, featuring adjustable straps and a large front pocket. Bursting with vibrant photography and free downloadable templates for invitations, decorations, and other printable ephemera, this cookbook gift set will make every party frighteningly fun. OVER 50 RECIPES: Including Dr. Finkelstein Bite-Sized “Brain” Puff Pies, Snake and Spider Stew, Oogie Boogie Pasta Worms, Jack Skellington Apple Hand Pies, and Sally Patchwork Layer Cake, among many more EXCLUSIVE APRON: Also includes a high-quality apron with adjustable straps and a large front pocket, as well as an iconic image of Jack and Sally COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: This gift set joins Insight Editions’ bestselling line of The Nightmare Before Christmas products, which includes: The Nightmare Before Christmas Tarot Deck and Guidebook and The Nightmare Before Christmas: Advent Calendar and Pop-Up Book, as well as the upcoming The Nightmare Before Christmas: Official Advent Calendar.

Throw the spookiest soiree of the season with this delightful cookbook and entertaining guide inspired by Tim Burton''s iconic film The Nightmare Before Christmas. Brimming with scary good fun, The Nightmare Before Christmas Cookbook & Entertaining Guide has everything you need to plan the perfect party. Is it Halloween? Christmas? Your birthday? No matter the occasion, this book will help you take your next dinner or event from routine to inspired--with a little help from Jack Skellington, Sally, Sandy Claws, and all their friends in Halloween Town. This book is divided into two parts. Part one includes over fifty mouthwatering recipes for appetizers, entrees, desserts, and drinks inspired by the movie--with options for sugar-free, gluten-free, and vegetarian guests. Part two includes detailed blueprints and planning instructions for several complete The Nightmare Before Christmas-themed parties, including creative crafts for DIY decorations, amusing activities, frightful favors, and more. Replicate these events exactly or mix and match ideas to create your own custom event. Make it stylish and scary or charming and full of cheer--either way your guests are guaranteed to have a screaming good time. Bursting with vibrant photography and free downloadable templates for invitations, decorations, and other printable ephemera, this book will make every party frighteningly fun. It''s a true must-have for The Nightmare Before Christmas fans everywhere.

Satisfying, easy, and great for family dinners, this book contains 200+ modern slow-cooker recipes that bring the fresh flavors, ethnic influences, and seasonal ingredients to inspire today’s cooks. Classic recipes are refreshed with an amazing international pantry of seasonings, easy side dishes, and innovative garnishes in this amazing cookbook! Everyday Slow Cooking focuses on contemporary slow cooker favorites without forgetting some of the best slow cooker classics. A broad range of modern recipes take their cues from global influences, seasonal ingredients, and the richly layered, fresh flavors of today, while the classics continue to offer comfort, satisfaction, and make-ahead ease. Beautiful, full-color photography, easy-to-follow recipes, and a comprehensive introduction offer all the inspiration and explanation needed to turn out delicious slow cooker meals. With chapters dedicated to various meats, seafood, veggies, grains & legumes, deserts, and stocks/sides/sauces, this book is truly the last stop on your journey to slow-cooker perfection.

75 family-friendly recipes and stunning photography—straight from a California ranch! “A beautiful, candid, heartfelt window into the life, kitchen, and home of [a] wildly successful rancher and businesswoman.” —Erin Benzakein, New York Times–bestselling author Explore home and family on the ranch with Mary Heffernan—rancher, entrepreneur, restaurateur, wife and mother. Together with her husband, Brian, they own Five Marys Farms and are raising their four daughters—all named Mary—while pasture-raising cattle, pigs, and heritage lambs. Their work ethic is as strong as their commitment to family, and Mary believes in nourishing meals shared together—in their cozy cabin in winter and around the outdoor camp kitchen in summer. In these 75 satisfying, homespun recipes you’ll find something for every meal and mood, including Mary’s favorite beef, pork, and lamb dishes, as well as the secret to her famous sidecars! Some of the stand-outs include: • Homemade English Muffins • Loaded Carne Asada Nachos • Wood-Fired Porterhouse Steak with Mushroom- Shallot Sauce • Chili-Rubbed Pork Chops with Charred-Corn Salsa • Grilled Lamb Sliders with Tomato Chutney and Havarti • Crispy Brussels Sprout Salad with Citrus-Maple Vinaigrette • Cast-Iron Hasselback Potatoes • Mary’s Lemon-Bourbon Sidecars • Sweet Drop Biscuits with Grilled Peaches and Cream Evocative photos capture the breathtaking beauty of the ranch, the carefree joy of the girls with their horses, the majestic Great Pyrenees who roam the land, and so much more. Get ready to fall in love with ranch life, hearty recipes, and the Five Marys.

Fresh flavors, ethnic influences, and seasonal ingredients take slow cooking to a new level, while keeping prep easy and delivering delicious results. Everyday Slow Cooking focuses on contemporary slow cooker favorites without forgetting some of the best slow cooker classics. A broad range of modern recipes take their cues from global influences, seasonal ingredients, and the richly layered, fresh flavors of today, while the classics continue to offer comfort, satisfaction, and make-ahead ease. Beautiful, full-color photography, easy-to-follow recipes, and a comprehensive introduction offer all the inspiration and explanation needed to turn out delicious slow cooker meals. Features spotlight essential slow-cooker ingredients (beef short-ribs, chicken thighs) and offer four easy preparations. Recipes include: Korean-Style Short Rib Tacos with Napa Slaw; Bell Peppers Stuffed with Quinoa, Black Beans & Corn; Lasagna with Beef Ragù, Kabocha Squash & Crème Fra?ch; Beer-Braised Corn Beef & Winter Vegetables; Hawaiian-Style Kalua Pork Rice Bowls with Pineapple; Five-Spice Chicken Pho; Vietnamese-Style Caramelized Fish with Ginger; and Gingersnap-Brandy Cheesecake

For cooks with busy schedules, minimize hands-on time while maximizing flavor with 125 main dish recipes for the slow cooker. Slow cooker recipes are a boon to the busy cook, but many call for long ingredient lists and complex preparation steps that just aren’t realistic for cooks on the go. In this fresh take on slow cooking, the recipes are developed with hectic schedules in mind, with streamlined ingredient lists and a minimum of recipe steps. Each recipe is a one-pot dish or a main course that can be easily augmented by a simple salad or side dish. In addition to the more than 125 delicious recipes, there are tips for choosing a slow cooker, how to build flavor into your dishes, how to stock your freezer and fridge, and tips for busy cooks on how to get weeknight dinners on the table.

A collection of decadent, crave-worthy baked goods featuring beloved classics and new flavor pairings. Includes favorite recipes from top bakeries and bloggers from across the country. In this book you’ll discover just how fun it is to transform the simplest ingredients—flour, sugar, eggs, butter—into irresistible baked foods. With over 100 recipes, starring family favorites and tempting creations from seasoned bakers and popular baking bloggers, this enticing book will become your go-to source for the baked treats you crave. Whether you are new to baking or a pro, or lean toward sweet or savory, there’s something inside for everyone. Sample recipes include: -Bite-size bacon and cheese scones -Lemon-blueberry drizzle bread -Whoopie pies -Cherry pot pies -Savory goat cheese soufflés

In this irresistible collection, you’ll find an enticing dessert for every day of the year. From simple to extraordinary, classic to contemporary, rustic to refined, discover 365 mouthwatering recipes that will feed any sweet tooth and inspire all home cooks. Williams-Sonoma Dessert of the Day brings together 365 mouthwatering recipes in this attractive, practical volume. Each of the 12 chapters opens with a colorful monthly calendar that provides an at-a-glance view of the desserts included. From January to December, you’ll find sweet recipes that suit every occasion, from a casual weeknight supper or a summer backyard get-together to a birthday celebration or a holiday gathering, and that fit every schedule, from simple sorbets to more elaborate cakes and tarts. Each recipe is accompanied with a note that might offer baking tips, advice on substituting ingredients, ideas for garnishes, or other helpful hints. Many of the recipes are illustrated with full-color photographs to guide you as you bake. From homespun pies and cobblers loaded with seasonal fruit to decadent chocolate-orange cupcakes and creamy hazelnut gelato, these recipes feature classic favorites as well as loads of contemporary delights. Lavish photographs and a colorful graphic design add visual appeal to the enticing collection and showcase seasonal dishes. So, go ahead and open this year-long celebration of desserts and start cooking. Selected recipes include: -Lemon Chiffon Gingersnap Pie -Sticky Rice with Mango & Coconut Cream -Lavender Shortbread -Brown Butter Pound Cake with Strawberry-Rhubarb Compote -Summer Berry Pie -Baked Stuffed Pears -Crunchy Toffee Triangles -Maple Panna Cotta with Candied Walnuts -Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti

Whether you are at home, in the park, on an airplane, or anywhere in between, feeding your child wholesome meals is deliciously possible, even on a busy schedule. Feeding your baby or toddler a healthy homemade meal while you are on the go may seem like a daunting task, but with the easy-to-prepare recipes and guidance found in this cookbook, you can make it happen without a lot of time spent in the kitchen. Life is busy, especially with a little one in tow, and it doesn’t leave much time to plan, prep ingredients, and prepare wholesome meals that are easy to take along, whether you are traveling by car or plane, heading to daycare or the park, or simply running errands. The more than 75 wholesome, yummy recipes found here, plus loads of tips and tricks for planning, prepping, cooking, packaging, and feeding, will set you up for any situation. Baby & Toddler On the Go takes you through each stage of eating, from introducing purees at 4 to 6 months, to bite-sized mini meals packed with nutritious ingredients by 12 months, to sandwiches and finger foods appropriate for toddlers 18 months to 3 years and beyond. Plus, nearly all of the recipes found here can be made in advance and stored in the freezer, meaning that you can have a array of different meals at your fingertips, anytime. So, no matter where you are, it’s possible to feed your child tasty meals and snacks that are sure to elicit a smile. Selected recipes include: -steamed veggies puree -spinach and cheese frittata bites -pesto and mozzarella sammies -mini pita pockets -fruit and vanilla yogurt dip -savory mini corn muffins

This delicious new baking book from Williams-Sonoma has over 100 decadent, down-home, comfort food recipes, highlighting America’s most revered bakeries and bloggers with recipes from each. Stunning photography and a gorgeous design bring it all to life. In addition to the crave-worthy recipes, author Kim Laidlaw shares tips on becoming a better baker, offers insight on choosing the best kitchen tools, and reveals all you need to know about ingredients––ultimately showing how fun and easy baking can be. Discover just how fun it is to transform the simplest ingredients—flour, sugar, eggs, butter—into irresistible baked goods. With over 100 recipes, starring family favorites and mouthwatering creations from seasoned bakers and popular bloggers, this enticing book will become your go-to source for luscious treats. You''ll find recipes for gooey s’mores, brownies, and cherry "toaster tarts" that will take you back to childhood; modern twists on classic comforts such as flaky rhubarb turnovers and heirloom tomato and goat cheese tart; and classic favorites like maple pumpkin pie and chocolate crinkle cookies. So turn on your oven, pull out your mixing bowl, and spread the joy of baking! Features more than 100 recipes, including caramel whoopie pies, sour cherry “toaster” tarts, deep dark chocolate cupcakes stuffed with marshmallow cream and glazed with ganache, gooey s’mores brownies, brown butter pound cake with fresh fig compote, flaky rhubarb turnovers, crème brulee with caramelized blood oranges, maple pumpkin pie, brown-sugar banana bread, and chocolate crinkle cookies. Featured bakeries: Baked (Brooklyn, NY) Floriole Café & Bakery (Chicago, IL) Flour Bakery + Café (Boston, MA) Huckleberry Café & Bakery (Santa Monica, CA) Pearl Bakery (Portland, OR) Salty Tart Bakery (Minneapolis, MN) Sugar Mama’s Bakeshop (Austin, TX) Tartine Bakery (San Francisco, CA) Featured blogs: Bakerella Cannelle Et Vanille La Tartine Gourmande Smitten Kitchen Table of Contents: Why Bake? Ten Tips for Becoming a Better Baker (and Enjoying It) Top Baking Tools I Cannot Live Without All About Ingredients Amazing Baking Facts You Might Not Know Breakfast Breads Cookies & Bars Cakes & Cupcakes Pies & Tarts Custards & Soufflés Basic Recipes Tips & Tricks Index Sample recipes: Bite-size Bacon and Cheese Scones Lemon-Blueberry Drizzle Bread Whoopie Pies with Salted Dulce de Leche Cherry Potpies Savory Goat Cheese Soufflés