Simple Pleasures

Easy recipes and time-saving techniques for your favorite pastries, breads, cakes, pasta, cookies, and more Cooking and baking don’t have to be time consuming or difficult. With the right techniques, even the most daunting dishes can be simple to master. Chef Emma Fontanella is known for her ability to translate complex methods into approachable recipes that yield reliable results. Utilizing the conveniences of a modern kitchen, she has developed an indispensable collection of classic desserts, comfort food favorites, and everyday meals, all without sacrificing texture or flavor. From quick microwavable mug cakes to one-bowl masterpieces, you’ll find something to satisfy your sweet tooth--or your carb cravings. Rediscover childhood favorites with easy recipes for nostalgic treats like Homemade Oreos and DIY Peanut Butter Cups. Indulge in the simple pleasure of a Chewy Oatmeal Cookie with your afternoon coffee or curl up with a cozy bowl of One-Pot Mac and Cheese. A section on foundational techniques provides detailed instruction on making and decorating cakes, working with yeast-raised doughs, preparing pasta, and more. Armed with Emma’s thoughtful instructions and labor-saving shortcuts, you’ll be able to execute everything from Cheater’s Artisan Croissants to a stunning One-Pan Rainbow Cake with confidence. Over 100 recipes for breakfasts, breads and baked goods, pasta dishes, celebration cakes, and holiday baking Time-saving techniques and pastry chef shortcuts for restaurant-quality results with a fraction of the effort Simplified versions of comfort classics, such as Three-Ingredient Fettuccine Alfredo, The Fluffiest Cinnamon Rolls, and Melt-In-Your-Mouth Glazed Donuts

Auteur
Emma Fontanella is a professional pastry chef and the creator of the YouTube channel Emma’s Goodies. She is passionate about developing recipes that are quick and easy for anyone to make at home without compromising on flavor. People from around the world regularly recreate her recipes and share their results across social media. Emma lives in Rome, Italy.

Résumé
Rediscover the joy of cooking simple food using fresh, everyday ingredients.

With easy recipes and time-saving techniques for your favorite pastries, breads, cakes, pasta, pizza, cookies, and more, you’ll find something to satisfy your sweet tooth—or your carb cravings.

Cooking and baking don’t have to be time consuming or difficult. With the right techniques, even the most daunting dishes can be simple to master. Chef Emma Fontanella is known for her ability to translate complex methods into approachable recipes that yield amazing results. Utilizing the conveniences of a modern kitchen, she has developed an indispensable collection of classic desserts, comfort food favorites, and everyday meals, all without sacrificing texture or flavor.

Indulge in the simple pleasure of comfort classics such as The Fluffiest Cinnamon Rolls and Melt-In-Your-Mouth Glazed Donuts, or curl up with a cozy bowl of One-Pot Mac and Cheese or Three-Ingredient Fettuccine Alfredo.

A section on foundational techniques provides detailed instruction on making and decorating cakes, working with yeast-raised doughs, preparing pasta, and more. Armed with Emma’s thoughtful instructions and labor-saving shortcuts, you’ll be able to execute everything from Cheater’s Artisan Croissants to a stunning fresh Strawberry Cake with confidence. Simple Pleasures includes:

• Over 100 recipes for breakfasts, breads and baked goods, pasta dishes, celebration cakes, and holiday baking
• Time-saving techniques and pastry chef shortcuts for restaurant-quality results with a fraction of the effort
• Superfast microwave snacks that cook in a minute
• Nostalgic childhood favorites, such as Instant Frozen Yogurt and Homemade Peanut Butter Cups