Synopses & Reviews
Make every gathering with your friends and andlt;iandgt;famigliaandlt;/iandgt; extra special with these great new cookies, cupcakes, cakes, and other delicious, gorgeous dessertsand#8212;and 100 other original recipes featuring the Cake Bossand#8217;s signature twist on favorite family foods!andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Buon Anno! Buon Compleanno! Buon Natale! Buon Appetito!andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;A party just isnand#8217;t a party without something wonderful to eat and drinkand#8212;and an incredible dessert at the center! Make every gathering with your friends and famiglia extra special with these 100 original recipes featuring the Cake Bossand#8217;s signature twists on favorite family foods.andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Cake Boss Buddy Valastro and his tight-knit, fun-loving family get together around food every day, so itand#8217;s no surprise they go all out on special occasions with dishes that are traditions in their own right, such as Pepperoni Pizza Puffs at the kidsand#8217; birthday bashes, Valastro Family Stuffing on Thanksgiving, and Marinated Seafood Salad every Christmas. From holidays to summer barbeques to bake-a-paloozas designed to brighten those nasty, bad-weather days when kids and grown-ups alike are cooped up inside, Buddyand#8217;s celebrations are always punctuated by a special cake, cupcake, or dessert that captures the essence of the occasion with an unforgettable visual andand#8212;of courseand#8212;an incredible taste. Some desserts are seasonal and simple to make but are beautiful nonetheless, such as Italian Wheat Pie, Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie with its delightful autumnal border of pie-crust leaves, a Valentineand#8217;s Day Heart Cake frosted with chocolate mousse and decorated with chocolate shavings, and a Volcano Mousse Cakeand#8212;individual desserts coated in melted chocolateand#8212;for Motherand#8217;s Day.andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;Then there are the truly spectacular cakes with special effects like the grill-shaped cake for a Memorial Dayand#8212;or anyand#8212;cookout, complete with its own hot dogs and burgers (cleverly fashioned from fondant, grill marks and all); an Easter Basket Cake with its basket-weave sides and topping of actual jelly beans and chocolate candy; and the Christmas Gift Cakeand#8212;a magnificent, gold fondantand#8211;and#8220;wrappedand#8221; gift. And underneath every creative decoration lies an absolutely delicious, tried-and-true basic recipe, the foundation to a great dessert, created by Buddy himself. Buddy also teaches you ways to customize decorations for the sports fans in your family with special cookies and cakes for birthdays and tailgate parties, and there are lots of desserts that kids will have fun making with you. Clear, step-by-step instructions, decorating tips, and gorgeous photography guide you through recipes perfect for all generations and every occasionand#8212;as if Buddy were by your side teaching you himself.andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;These menus celebrate a delicious year in the life of the Valastro family, starting with New Yearand#8217;s Day and running right through New Yearand#8217;s Eve. Now you can mark the moments in your life with unforgettable desserts as well as Buddyand#8217;s familyand#8217;s traditional dishes, which are sure to inspire good times for yours. Whether youand#8217;re cooking for six or sixty, andlt;iandgt;Family Celebrations with the Cake Bossandlt;/iandgt; will make your next family gathering an event to remember.
Review
and#8220;[A] friendly, attractive volume whose main ingredient is the premise that most of our special celebrations involve food. Focusing not just on desserts, this book leads us through the yearand#8217;s holidays and special events with all manner of tasty suggestions. [Featuring] full-color photographs of luscious-looking dishes, Valastroand#8217;s signature baked concoctions often taking center stage. The recipes make the taste buds quiver: linguini with clam sauce, asparagus frittata, chili con queso, crab salad with endive, beef Wellington, pepperoni pizza puffs, pistachio-crusted lamb chops and much more. This cookbook isnand#8217;t just a baking bookand#8212;itand#8217;s the whole enchilada of good eating by someone who has established a solid place in Americaand#8217;s kitchen.and#8221;
Synopsis
andlt;Bandgt;Make every gathering with your friends and andlt;Iandgt;famigliaandlt;/Iandgt; extra special with these great new cookies, cupcakes, cakes, and other delicious, gorgeous dessertsandlt;B andgt;--and andlt;/Bandgt;100 other original recipes featuring the Cake Boss's signature twist on favorite family foods!andlt;/Bandgt;andlt;pandgt;Besides being a master baker and fantastic cook, Buddy Valastro is a great host. He knows the key to every successful family dinner, gathering, or party: a fabulous cake as the starring attraction together with great food!andlt;Iandgt; andlt;/Iandgt;Clear, step-by-step instructions and photos will guide you through recipes perfect for all generations and for every occasion--birthday parties, anniversary parties, summer barbeques, and feasts for the major holidays. andlt;BRandgt;
As he does in every book, Buddy brings his characteristic warmth and flair to Family Celebrations with the Cake Boss, sharing personal stories alongside cooking, baking, and decorating tips. His charisma as well as his delicious appetizers, dinners, and desserts make this an indispensable cookbook for every holiday and special occasion. Whether you're cooking for six or sixty, these delicious dishes from the Cake Boss will make your next family gathering an event to remember!
Synopsis
Make every gathering with your friends and famiglia extra special with these great new cookies, cupcakes, cakes, and other delicious, gorgeous desserts—and 100 other original recipes featuring the Cake Boss’s signature twist on favorite family foods!Besides being a master baker and fantastic cook, Buddy Valastro is a great host. He knows the key to every successful family dinner, gathering, or party: a fabulous cake as the starring attraction together with great food! Clear, step-by-step instructions and photos will guide you through recipes perfect for all generations and for every occasion—birthday parties, anniversary parties, summer barbeques, and feasts for the major holidays.
As he does in every book, Buddy brings his characteristic warmth and flair to Family Celebrations with the Cake Boss, sharing personal stories alongside cooking, baking, and decorating tips. His charisma as well as his delicious appetizers, dinners, and desserts make this an indispensable cookbook for every holiday and special occasion. Whether you’re cooking for six or sixty, these delicious dishes from the Cake Boss will make your next family gathering an event to remember!
About the Author
andlt;bandgt;Buddy Valastroandlt;/bandgt; is the star of the hit TLC series andlt;iandgt;Cake Bossandlt;/iandgt; andandlt;iandgt; Next Great Bakerandlt;/iandgt; and author of theandnbsp;andlt;iandgt;New York Timesandlt;/iandgt; bestsellers andlt;iandgt;Cake Bossandlt;/iandgt; andandlt;iandgt; Baking with theandlt;/iandgt; andlt;iandgt;Cake Boss,andlt;/iandgt; as well as andlt;iandgt;Cooking Italian with the Cake Boss.andlt;/iandgt; Heandnbsp;is owner ofandnbsp;Carlo's Bake Shop in Hoboken and the Cake Boss factory in Jersey City, which supplies stores around the country. Buddyandnbsp;lives with his wife and four children in New Jersey.