The 3-Ingredient Baking Book - by Charmian Christie (Paperback)

About the Book

"When it comes to baking, less is more Would you believe that you can make high-quality, no-stress sweets using just three ingredients? What if those recipes can be made with ingredients you already have on hand or can buy in a single trip to just one grocery store? Does it sound too good to be true? Charmian Christie, creator of blog The Messy Baker, promises that it's not! In The 3-Ingredient Baking Book, she shares 101 delicious and easy-to-follow recipes, from cookies to ice cream, to help you spend less time in the kitchen and less money on food. Whether you're looking for entertaining-worthy desserts or just want to make yourself an effortless treat, Charmian has you covered. Impress your guests with Quick Chocolate Mousse, Mini Baklava Bites or a heaping serving of Strawberry Eton Mess. Feeling like a bit of self-indulgence? Keep it simple with Peanut Butter Cookies, Maple Popcorn or Chocolate Hazelnut Mug Cake. She also provides tips and tricks, must-have pantry items and equipment, and walks you through how to avoid the most common baking mistakes. If you're new to baking, this book is a great place to start. Nothing here is too difficult and you won't have to spend a car payment on specialty pans. If you're a seasoned pro, you'll find inspiration and new ways to make old favorites without the fuss. So grab an apron and take the 3-ingredient challenge!"--

Book Synopsis

When it comes to baking, less is more.

Would you believe that you can make high-quality, no-stress sweets using just three ingredients? What if those recipes can be made with ingredients you already have on hand or can buy in a single trip to just one grocery store? Does it sound too good to be true? Charmian Christie, creator of blog The Messy Baker, promises that it's not!

In The 3-Ingredient Baking Book, she shares 101 delicious and easy-to-follow recipes, from cookies to ice cream, to help you spend less time in the kitchen and less money on food. Whether you're looking for entertaining-worthy desserts or just want to make yourself an effortless treat, Charmian has you covered. Impress your guests with Quick Chocolate Mousse, Mini Baklava Bites or a heaping serving of Strawberry Eton Mess. Feeling like a bit of self-indulgence? Keep it simple with Peanut Butter Cookies, Maple Popcorn or Chocolate Hazelnut Mug Cake. She also provides tips and tricks, must-have pantry items and equipment, and walks you through how to avoid the most common baking mistakes.

If you're new to baking, this book is a great place to start. Nothing here is too difficult and you won't have to spend a car payment on speciality pans. If you're a seasoned pro, you'll find inspiration and new ways to make old favorites without the fuss. So grab an apron and take the 3-ingredient challenge!

Review Quotes

Included in Forbes' The Best Dessert Cookbooks Of 2019: "Perfect for someone who's new to baking, this book is filled with easy-to-follow, 3-ingredient recipes crafted by Charmian Christie, recipe developer, culinary instructor and creator of the blog The Messy Baker."-- "Forbes" (8/21/2019 12:00:00 AM)

About the Author

Charmian Christie is the creator of The Messy Baker (www.themessybaker.com), a blog that specializes in approachable, inspiring cooking from scratch. She is also a culinary instructor and author of The Messy Baker: More than 75 Delicious Recipes from a Real Kitchen. She's been featured on Oprah.com and in the Boston Globe, Canadian Living and the Toronto Star. Charmian lives in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, with her husband, two cats and enough cookbooks to buckle the floorboards.