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The Ultimate Baking for One Cookbook: 175 Super Easy Recipes Made Just for You
Have your cake and eat it too without any leftovers or waste with these 175 essential, delicious, and decadent baking recipes perfectly crafted for one.Baking for one is harder than it may seem. It’s tricky to make sure you have the right measurements and ingredients to recreate a more manageable amount of your favorite treats. The good news is that it’s now possible to prepare single-serving recipes that are full of flavor, easy to make, and economical with The Ultimate Baking for One Cookbook. This cookbook allows you to make fresh, homemade baked goods for one without having an entire cake, dozens of cookies, or a full tray of brownies leftover. Each of the 175 single-serving recipes are quick and simple to make and will save you both time and money. And while the common ingredients can be found in everyone’s pantry, the results are anything but ordinary. From mug cakes to muffin recipes, you’ll be able to enjoy delicious versions of all your favorite desserts, no matter what the occasion. Whether you live alone or are just searching for the perfect sweet treat, baking solo never needs to be challenging (or overwhelming) again!
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December 1, 2021
Precise measurements for all ingredients and careful reading of a recipe are key to preparing baked goods for one. Here are some baking tips that I learned:
- Don't use an entire egg when baking cookies for one: use only the yolk.
-Buy smaller packages or from bulk food stores so that you only buy enough for your weekly projects, otherwise, there is a ton of wastage on your horizon (as I know too well!)
Some of the recipes from this book that I plan to try or will find useful:
Small batch:
Fluffy hamburger buns
Dinner rolls
French bread
Flour Tortillas
Pizza Crust for one
Pumpkin Bread
Pie Pastry for one
Egg Custard for one
Creme Brulee
Zucchini muffins
Apple and Blueberry pastry pockets
The Ultimate Baking for One Cookbook is loaded with indispensable advice for the solo cook. There are some deserts that I had given up on. You still have to freeze or refrigerate some "leftovers" but you are not left with enormous quantities of baked goods that you will never conceivably get through.
Highly recommended!
My thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for an ARC of this cookbook in exchange for an honest review.
(The graphics in this review are from the internet since we are advised not to use any of the graphics in the ARC of this cookbook, due to copyright restrictions.)
October 10, 2021
As my husband and I have gotten older, we are looking for more and more ways to enjoy our cooking and baking while eating healthier. I no longer want to make huge batches of cookies knowing we could easily devour them ourselves within days, while skipping healthy snacks. Although the title of this baking guide is the Ultimate Baking for One Cookbook, I viewed it from this perspective; a couple looking for recipes to make small quantities of sweet and savory baked goods.
Although I could see a single person enjoying the recipes, I saw final baked quantities that could also appeal to a couple - 4 inch cake, 6 cookies, 4 scones, etc. The recipes provide more than enough for two people to share without leftovers. In addition, the recipes use whole ingredients common to the usual pantry such as eggs, butter, vanilla, flour, etc. The first chapter is dedicated to providing tips to get the solo baker prepared for using the recipes. I found these would be especially helpful for a new baker with discussion of baking tools, storage of ingredients and how to measure.
The recipes provided include a wide variety of baked items from cookies, to cakes, to dinner rolls, to pies, etc. This collection really meets the needs of the solo or couple baker. As a baker of many years, I looked for small signs of quality in the recipes, and saw them throughout. For example, the use of vanilla bean paste in custards, buttermilk in biscuits, and cream of tartar in snickerdoodles. I would have liked to see an option for lard in pie crusts, but that is a personal preference.
Two things prevent me from giving this cookbook a full five star rating. Cookbooks today compete against the prevalence of online recipes. Each recipe found online will have at least one photo showing the final product. Many have photos of the steps, some even include videos showing the preparation. A cookbook, in my thinking, should at least show a photo with each recipe, and that is not available in The Ultimate Baking for One Cookbook. The book has great potential as a gift, but the photos would truly make it an ultimate cookbook. Secondly, and less importantly, I would like to see some thought in including alternative baking pans reusing cans from canned foods. This would be a nod to today’s ecologically minded cook.
The Ultimate Baking for One Cookbook offers a valuable addition to the home bakers shelf, filling a need in our health minded society for the baked goods we crave in small quantities to prevent overindulgence.
Although I could see a single person enjoying the recipes, I saw final baked quantities that could also appeal to a couple - 4 inch cake, 6 cookies, 4 scones, etc. The recipes provide more than enough for two people to share without leftovers. In addition, the recipes use whole ingredients common to the usual pantry such as eggs, butter, vanilla, flour, etc. The first chapter is dedicated to providing tips to get the solo baker prepared for using the recipes. I found these would be especially helpful for a new baker with discussion of baking tools, storage of ingredients and how to measure.
The recipes provided include a wide variety of baked items from cookies, to cakes, to dinner rolls, to pies, etc. This collection really meets the needs of the solo or couple baker. As a baker of many years, I looked for small signs of quality in the recipes, and saw them throughout. For example, the use of vanilla bean paste in custards, buttermilk in biscuits, and cream of tartar in snickerdoodles. I would have liked to see an option for lard in pie crusts, but that is a personal preference.
Two things prevent me from giving this cookbook a full five star rating. Cookbooks today compete against the prevalence of online recipes. Each recipe found online will have at least one photo showing the final product. Many have photos of the steps, some even include videos showing the preparation. A cookbook, in my thinking, should at least show a photo with each recipe, and that is not available in The Ultimate Baking for One Cookbook. The book has great potential as a gift, but the photos would truly make it an ultimate cookbook. Secondly, and less importantly, I would like to see some thought in including alternative baking pans reusing cans from canned foods. This would be a nod to today’s ecologically minded cook.
The Ultimate Baking for One Cookbook offers a valuable addition to the home bakers shelf, filling a need in our health minded society for the baked goods we crave in small quantities to prevent overindulgence.
January 24, 2022
TITLE: The Ultimate Baking for One Cookbook: 175 Super Easy Recipes Made Just for You (Ultimate for One)
AUTHOR: Kelly Jaggers @evilshenanigans
PUB DATE: 11.30.2021
Baking for one is harder than it may seem. It’s tricky to make sure you have the right measurements and ingredients to recreate a more manageable amount of your favorite treats.
The good news is that it’s now possible to prepare single-serving recipes that are full of flavor, easy to make, and economical with The Ultimate Baking for One Cookbook. Whether you live alone or are just searching for the perfect sweet treat, baking solo never needs to be challenging (or overwhelming) again!
I love this baking cook book with over 175 recipes that is easy, yummy, and definitely manageable.
AUTHOR: Kelly Jaggers @evilshenanigans
PUB DATE: 11.30.2021
Baking for one is harder than it may seem. It’s tricky to make sure you have the right measurements and ingredients to recreate a more manageable amount of your favorite treats.
The good news is that it’s now possible to prepare single-serving recipes that are full of flavor, easy to make, and economical with The Ultimate Baking for One Cookbook. Whether you live alone or are just searching for the perfect sweet treat, baking solo never needs to be challenging (or overwhelming) again!
I love this baking cook book with over 175 recipes that is easy, yummy, and definitely manageable.
December 29, 2021
Full Review on The Candid Cover
The Ultimate Baking for One Cookbook by Kelly Jaggers is a perfect book for anyone wishing to make small amounts of baked goods. This recipe book has lots of different types of treats to choose from and will satisfy your craving for something sweet without having to make an entire cake. The recipes are straightforward and suitable for both novice and experienced bakers alike.
There are so many times that I have wanted to bake a little treat and either wind up making way more than I need or abandoning the idea altogether. I really enjoy that this book takes the legwork out of halving a recipe and provides a quick and easy result. While the recipes are perfect for one, I would even say that some of them can be enough for two as well.
❀ EASY TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
Jaggers gives her readers an exhaustive list of tips, techniques, equipment, and ingredients at the start of the book, which is really useful for anyone new to baking. The instructions are easy to follow and the tone of the book is very down-to-earth. My only complaint is the lack of images. Personally, a great cookbook always has images to show a final product or technique.
❀ CONTENTS: THE ULTIMATE BAKING FOR ONE COOKBOOK
Baking for One Made Easy
Small-Batch Cookies and Brownies
Cakes and Cheesecakes
Breads, Rolls, and Biscuits
Pies, Tarts, and Cobblers
Puddings and Custards
Muffins and Quick Breads
❀ PERFECT FOR A STUDENT
The Ultimate Baking for One Cookbook by Kelly Jaggers is a great addition to a student’s shelf or anyone looking to create smaller portions. There are lots of great ideas that will satisfy your craving for a little something. It would make a fantastic gift as well.
The Ultimate Baking for One Cookbook by Kelly Jaggers is a perfect book for anyone wishing to make small amounts of baked goods. This recipe book has lots of different types of treats to choose from and will satisfy your craving for something sweet without having to make an entire cake. The recipes are straightforward and suitable for both novice and experienced bakers alike.
There are so many times that I have wanted to bake a little treat and either wind up making way more than I need or abandoning the idea altogether. I really enjoy that this book takes the legwork out of halving a recipe and provides a quick and easy result. While the recipes are perfect for one, I would even say that some of them can be enough for two as well.
❀ EASY TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
Jaggers gives her readers an exhaustive list of tips, techniques, equipment, and ingredients at the start of the book, which is really useful for anyone new to baking. The instructions are easy to follow and the tone of the book is very down-to-earth. My only complaint is the lack of images. Personally, a great cookbook always has images to show a final product or technique.
❀ CONTENTS: THE ULTIMATE BAKING FOR ONE COOKBOOK
Baking for One Made Easy
Small-Batch Cookies and Brownies
Cakes and Cheesecakes
Breads, Rolls, and Biscuits
Pies, Tarts, and Cobblers
Puddings and Custards
Muffins and Quick Breads
❀ PERFECT FOR A STUDENT
The Ultimate Baking for One Cookbook by Kelly Jaggers is a great addition to a student’s shelf or anyone looking to create smaller portions. There are lots of great ideas that will satisfy your craving for a little something. It would make a fantastic gift as well.
May 12, 2022
Kelly Jaggers’ The Ultimate Baking for One Cookbook is a wonderful collection of recipes for an unimaginable range of small-batch baked goodies! The book features both savoury and sweet items including traditional favorites like Chocolate Chip Cookies, Blondies, and Pecan Pie as well as more unique dishes like Japanese-Style Strawberry Cake, Chinese-Style Steamed Buns, Pan de Calatrava, and Zucchini Muffins. I love the simple and easy-to-follow recipes as well as the helpful tips. However, I wish the book’s layout was nicer and I was really disappointed with the lack of pictures.
The book is divided into chapters on Small-Batch Cookies and Brownies; Cakes and Cheesecakes; Breads, Rolls, and Biscuits; Pies, Tarts, and Cobblers; Puddings and Custards; and Muffins and Quick Breads. There is also a comprehensive and helpful chapter guiding us through the process of baking for one. Jaggers gives great tips, baking techniques, important pantry staples and ingredients as well as useful tools and equipment.
Jaggers excellently executes the concept of dedicating an entire cookbook to small batch and single serving dishes. I love eating and baking and that becomes a huge problem when I make a recipe that has multiple servings because I will definitely be eating all of those servings!
Although the book mostly features delicious desserts, there is a surprising number of yummy savoury dishes. You can indulge your sweet tooth with Peanut Butter Fluff Pie, Pina Colada Bread, Spiced Cardamom Custard, and Cookie Butter Cheesecake. However, you can also explore food options like Garlic Knots, Ham and Cheddar Quiche for One, and Savory Cheddar Ale Muffins.
The recipes are clearly detailed and easy-to-follow. Jaggers’ writing style is concise and approachable. Each recipe begins with a brief write-up offering helpful tips, ingredient swaps, a little background of the dish, and even suggestions on using the remains of certain ingredients!
I love the approachability of all the dishes! The majority of the ingredients are affordable and accessible pantry staples like eggs, flour, and butter. I like that even the more specialty ingredients like bread flour, buttermilk, heavy cream, and sweetened condensed milk are still moderately inexpensive and easy to find. Although several of the recipes may be time or labour-intensive, all the dishes in this book are very doable for even the most amateur of bakers.
However, the book’s layout is sparse and boring. I wish the design was prettier and eye-catching. This is such a great cookbook and it deserves a beautiful layout! Furthermore, there are barely any pictures. The handful of pictures that are included are dull and unmemorable and do not do the delicious recipes any justice.
The Ultimate Baking for One Cookbook is a fantastic collection of single-serve and small-batch dessert recipes. Although I wish there were much more pictures, there is very little else to complain about with this book. It will be a perfect gift for any baker in your life!
Thank you to NetGalley and Adams Media for this book in exchange for an honest review. I also purchased a personal copy.
🎂🎂🎂🎂 out of 5 cakes!
The book is divided into chapters on Small-Batch Cookies and Brownies; Cakes and Cheesecakes; Breads, Rolls, and Biscuits; Pies, Tarts, and Cobblers; Puddings and Custards; and Muffins and Quick Breads. There is also a comprehensive and helpful chapter guiding us through the process of baking for one. Jaggers gives great tips, baking techniques, important pantry staples and ingredients as well as useful tools and equipment.
Jaggers excellently executes the concept of dedicating an entire cookbook to small batch and single serving dishes. I love eating and baking and that becomes a huge problem when I make a recipe that has multiple servings because I will definitely be eating all of those servings!
Although the book mostly features delicious desserts, there is a surprising number of yummy savoury dishes. You can indulge your sweet tooth with Peanut Butter Fluff Pie, Pina Colada Bread, Spiced Cardamom Custard, and Cookie Butter Cheesecake. However, you can also explore food options like Garlic Knots, Ham and Cheddar Quiche for One, and Savory Cheddar Ale Muffins.
The recipes are clearly detailed and easy-to-follow. Jaggers’ writing style is concise and approachable. Each recipe begins with a brief write-up offering helpful tips, ingredient swaps, a little background of the dish, and even suggestions on using the remains of certain ingredients!
I love the approachability of all the dishes! The majority of the ingredients are affordable and accessible pantry staples like eggs, flour, and butter. I like that even the more specialty ingredients like bread flour, buttermilk, heavy cream, and sweetened condensed milk are still moderately inexpensive and easy to find. Although several of the recipes may be time or labour-intensive, all the dishes in this book are very doable for even the most amateur of bakers.
However, the book’s layout is sparse and boring. I wish the design was prettier and eye-catching. This is such a great cookbook and it deserves a beautiful layout! Furthermore, there are barely any pictures. The handful of pictures that are included are dull and unmemorable and do not do the delicious recipes any justice.
The Ultimate Baking for One Cookbook is a fantastic collection of single-serve and small-batch dessert recipes. Although I wish there were much more pictures, there is very little else to complain about with this book. It will be a perfect gift for any baker in your life!
Thank you to NetGalley and Adams Media for this book in exchange for an honest review. I also purchased a personal copy.
🎂🎂🎂🎂 out of 5 cakes!
October 13, 2021
I was keen to take a look at The Ultimate Baking for One Cookbook because, with a household of just two, I do find that, although we would sometimes like to bake something tasty for a treat, we are often put off by the fact that we will then have to eat so much to avoid wastage, after which we feel guilty for the over-indulgence. This book does indeed offer some wonderful options, both for single-serve treats and for small batches of four to six when it comes to things like muffins and brownies. This will definitely be of help to anyone who would like to bake in smaller batches but who worries about revising the ingredient measurements themselves. I would definitely like to give some of the recipes a try. The only small negative comment I have is that quite a few of the recipes still involved a fairly lengthy list of ingredients and/or a lengthy cooking time. I might have also liked to see a selection of super-quick options that required fewer ingredients too as, although I'd be happy to avoid wastage, at the same time, I would balk at spending over an hour preparing something just as a single serve for one-two people. I guess it's a question of balance, and of how much time you have to spare. But definitely, if you'd like the opportunity to make delicious treats in smaller batches, do check out The Ultimate Baking for One Cookbook.
I received this book as a free eBook ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I received this book as a free eBook ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
November 29, 2021
OMG!!!! This cookbook is a game changer! I love baking but on the flipside I'm concerned with my health/weight. I am absolutely the sort that will make a batch of cookies (of whatever is left of the dough, of course!) and then snack on them endlessly because they are there. So for that reason I don't bake much at all anymore, but definitely still get the cravings.
As I was paging through this book and seeing so many of my old favorites and others that sound absolutely yummy - in single (maybe double) servings I got very excited!! Most of the cookies, muffins, brownies yield 6 (which means I could share them with my family of 3 if I wanted to - yeah, right!) Cakes, pies, custards generally come in a single 4" pan/ramekin - which as a soon to be empty nester, will be perfect to split or double easily. And all without having to go through the hassle of all that math!!
The only two potential drawbacks I could see to this book is: 1) The meager number of photos which is usually at least one star deduction for me but I know what most of these foods look like anyway, and 2) Some of the ingredient amounts are so small (6 wrapped caramels or 6 cocktail sausages) that leaves me wondering what I would do with the rest. Eat them obviously! (well the caramels anyway). But this is not enough to keep me from ordering this book for myself (I was provided with a temporary digital copy in exchange for this honest review). It is being released tomorrow (11/30/21) and I want mine ASAP.
Many thanks to #NetGalley, the publisher Adam Media and the Author Kelly Jaggers for allowing me the pleasure of drooling over this book.
As I was paging through this book and seeing so many of my old favorites and others that sound absolutely yummy - in single (maybe double) servings I got very excited!! Most of the cookies, muffins, brownies yield 6 (which means I could share them with my family of 3 if I wanted to - yeah, right!) Cakes, pies, custards generally come in a single 4" pan/ramekin - which as a soon to be empty nester, will be perfect to split or double easily. And all without having to go through the hassle of all that math!!
The only two potential drawbacks I could see to this book is: 1) The meager number of photos which is usually at least one star deduction for me but I know what most of these foods look like anyway, and 2) Some of the ingredient amounts are so small (6 wrapped caramels or 6 cocktail sausages) that leaves me wondering what I would do with the rest. Eat them obviously! (well the caramels anyway). But this is not enough to keep me from ordering this book for myself (I was provided with a temporary digital copy in exchange for this honest review). It is being released tomorrow (11/30/21) and I want mine ASAP.
Many thanks to #NetGalley, the publisher Adam Media and the Author Kelly Jaggers for allowing me the pleasure of drooling over this book.
May 20, 2023
I gave this to my single grandson but had to try some of the recipes before hand. The recipes are easy to follow....a definite plus for him....use pantry staples.....a plus for me....and produce excellent results....a plus all around. So with three pluses, 5 stars are definitely called for. Did I mention he was very grateful?
July 27, 2023
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for my digital copy in exchange for an honest opinion. Basically, this one did not work out well for me as a digital copy prior to actual publication. I can tell it would be a great paper book and I will most likely buy it down the road but it was a total mess when I was trying to read it. It had some really great pictures and some really great recipes...that is all I can say :)
December 1, 2021
Originally posted on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
The Ultimate Baking for One Cookbook is a practical and handy collection of small-batch recipes by Kelly Jaggers. Released 30th Nov 2021 by Simon & Schuster on their Adams MediaAdams Media imprint, it's 240 pages and is available in paperback and ebook formats.
Some years ago "mug cakes" were wildly popular and a mostly satisfying sweet alternative to fixing a full sized cake (which would go to waste) or dozens of cookies. This collection takes that basic idea to a whole new level. The ideas behind small batch cooking are more complex than just dividing ingredients, and the author has done all the legwork to figure out cooking times and temperature adjustments beforehand.
The recipes are appealing and well written. They're arranged roughly thematically: cookies & brownies, cakes & cheesecakes, breads rolls & biscuits, pies tarts & cobblers, puddings & custards, and muffins & quick breads. A US/metric conversion chart and a cross referenced index are included at the back of the book. Each recipe includes serving yields, special notes, and prep times. Recipe ingredients are listed bullet point style along with optional ingredients. All measurements are given in American standard measures only. The directions are given step by step, numbered sequentially. The nutritional information is not included.
The only thing the collection lacks is photographs. The food photos which are included are very well styled, attractive, and appropriate, but only 15-20% of the recipes are accompanied by photos (at a rough guess).
The recipes are well developed and the ones we tried were tasty and appealing. This would be a good choice for library acquisition as well as a go-to staple for singles and students. It would also be a good selection for folks newly living on their own as the recipes are especially beginner friendly and require little in the way of exotic ingredients or tools/supplies.
Four stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
The Ultimate Baking for One Cookbook is a practical and handy collection of small-batch recipes by Kelly Jaggers. Released 30th Nov 2021 by Simon & Schuster on their Adams MediaAdams Media imprint, it's 240 pages and is available in paperback and ebook formats.
Some years ago "mug cakes" were wildly popular and a mostly satisfying sweet alternative to fixing a full sized cake (which would go to waste) or dozens of cookies. This collection takes that basic idea to a whole new level. The ideas behind small batch cooking are more complex than just dividing ingredients, and the author has done all the legwork to figure out cooking times and temperature adjustments beforehand.
The recipes are appealing and well written. They're arranged roughly thematically: cookies & brownies, cakes & cheesecakes, breads rolls & biscuits, pies tarts & cobblers, puddings & custards, and muffins & quick breads. A US/metric conversion chart and a cross referenced index are included at the back of the book. Each recipe includes serving yields, special notes, and prep times. Recipe ingredients are listed bullet point style along with optional ingredients. All measurements are given in American standard measures only. The directions are given step by step, numbered sequentially. The nutritional information is not included.
The only thing the collection lacks is photographs. The food photos which are included are very well styled, attractive, and appropriate, but only 15-20% of the recipes are accompanied by photos (at a rough guess).
The recipes are well developed and the ones we tried were tasty and appealing. This would be a good choice for library acquisition as well as a go-to staple for singles and students. It would also be a good selection for folks newly living on their own as the recipes are especially beginner friendly and require little in the way of exotic ingredients or tools/supplies.
Four stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
November 1, 2021
Love, love, love this! I have a small family. It's just me, my son and my husband. And often times we are not on the same page when it comes to noshing. The Ultimate Baking for One Cookbook is the perfect solution to bake for one or two of us at a time. In many cases, it's perfect for a serving for each of us! It's not always easy to reduce recipes to yield far fewer servings. Author Kelly Jaggers takes the math out of it for you and provides you with tried and tested yummy recipes! I highly recommend this cookbook!
November 16, 2021
THE ULTIMATE BAKING FOR ONE COOKBOOK
BY: KELLY JAGGERS
This cookbook is jam packed with tips for baking for one or two people who fancy having something sweet but don't want to have to eat big recipes within three days time. After three days home baked goods from scratch usually result in a big waste because things go bad or stale within that small window resulting in having to toss out the rest. This cookbook has a plethora of delicious recipes that are usually enough for two people who are in the mood for a certain dessert, but don't want to eat it all in a small window of time. There are 175 delicious recipes so there is a whopping variety that will make you hungry just reading through them all.
There are some timeless classics and one of the things that I appreciated about this cookbook is the history asides at the beginning of certain recipes. It will inform you the origins of many of the recipes included. One new thing that I learned was that all purpose flour is only good for about six months. I thought that flour lasted a lot longer if sealed in an airtight container or canister.
This would make a perfect gift for young adults that are just starting out on their own and enjoy sweets, but don't want to have to waste food by only wanting a couple of servings. There is everything and every recipe that you can think of yielding enough for one or two people a couple of servings. There are a wide variety of recipes for cookies, brownies, cheesecakes. pies, breads etc. The recipes sound decadent. I will be adding my own print copy to my collection of cookbooks.
Publication Date: November 30, 2021
Thank you to Net Galley, Kelly Jaggers and Adams Media for providing me with my ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own.
#TheUltimateBakingForOneCookbook #KellyJaggers #AdamsMedia #NetGalley
BY: KELLY JAGGERS
This cookbook is jam packed with tips for baking for one or two people who fancy having something sweet but don't want to have to eat big recipes within three days time. After three days home baked goods from scratch usually result in a big waste because things go bad or stale within that small window resulting in having to toss out the rest. This cookbook has a plethora of delicious recipes that are usually enough for two people who are in the mood for a certain dessert, but don't want to eat it all in a small window of time. There are 175 delicious recipes so there is a whopping variety that will make you hungry just reading through them all.
There are some timeless classics and one of the things that I appreciated about this cookbook is the history asides at the beginning of certain recipes. It will inform you the origins of many of the recipes included. One new thing that I learned was that all purpose flour is only good for about six months. I thought that flour lasted a lot longer if sealed in an airtight container or canister.
This would make a perfect gift for young adults that are just starting out on their own and enjoy sweets, but don't want to have to waste food by only wanting a couple of servings. There is everything and every recipe that you can think of yielding enough for one or two people a couple of servings. There are a wide variety of recipes for cookies, brownies, cheesecakes. pies, breads etc. The recipes sound decadent. I will be adding my own print copy to my collection of cookbooks.
Publication Date: November 30, 2021
Thank you to Net Galley, Kelly Jaggers and Adams Media for providing me with my ARC in exchange for a fair and honest review. All opinions are my own.
#TheUltimateBakingForOneCookbook #KellyJaggers #AdamsMedia #NetGalley
December 1, 2021
The Ultimate Baking for One Cookbook by Kelly Jaggers
175 Super Easy Recipes Made Just for You
Perfect for those wanting a smaller portion of baked goods than most cookbooks provide – I think that it would be fun for those wanting to limit leftovers and waste, people who want to limit portions available to be eaten, anyone who has a smaller oven in their home or camper/trailer, and anyone just interested in making smaller recipes any time.
The recipes sound delicious and include many of my favorites that I usually avoid because I don’t want a HUGE amount for just my husband and I. With cookies, bars, muffins, cakes, cheesecakes, breads, rolls, biscuits, pies, tarts, cobblers, puddings, custards, and quick breads – there is something for everyone.
Techniques, tips, ingredients, and equipment are all included along with specific measurements and sizes of pans that will be needed.
I did think that my oven is too large to make many of these items since we don’t use the oven often avoiding waste of propane and that made me wonder if perhaps a smaller electric oven might be a worthwhile purchase in the future. I also wondered how easy it would b to find some of the smaller baking pans.
The recipes that most intrigued me were the ones made in a mug and cooked in a microwave and I have a feeling I will be trying one or more of them in the future.
Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Would I like to have a copy on my kitchen bookshelf? Yes
What would I have liked to have that was not there? Nutritional information
Thank you to NetGalley and Adams Media for the ARC – This is my honest review.
5 Stars
175 Super Easy Recipes Made Just for You
Perfect for those wanting a smaller portion of baked goods than most cookbooks provide – I think that it would be fun for those wanting to limit leftovers and waste, people who want to limit portions available to be eaten, anyone who has a smaller oven in their home or camper/trailer, and anyone just interested in making smaller recipes any time.
The recipes sound delicious and include many of my favorites that I usually avoid because I don’t want a HUGE amount for just my husband and I. With cookies, bars, muffins, cakes, cheesecakes, breads, rolls, biscuits, pies, tarts, cobblers, puddings, custards, and quick breads – there is something for everyone.
Techniques, tips, ingredients, and equipment are all included along with specific measurements and sizes of pans that will be needed.
I did think that my oven is too large to make many of these items since we don’t use the oven often avoiding waste of propane and that made me wonder if perhaps a smaller electric oven might be a worthwhile purchase in the future. I also wondered how easy it would b to find some of the smaller baking pans.
The recipes that most intrigued me were the ones made in a mug and cooked in a microwave and I have a feeling I will be trying one or more of them in the future.
Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Would I like to have a copy on my kitchen bookshelf? Yes
What would I have liked to have that was not there? Nutritional information
Thank you to NetGalley and Adams Media for the ARC – This is my honest review.
5 Stars
October 19, 2021
Thanks to NetGalley for an ARC of
The Ultimate Baking for One Cookbook.
I love love love sweets but portion control and moderation is key to maintaining a healthy weight and eating habits so I'm always looking for ways to bake smaller portions.
Not to mention it's time consuming and creates so much waste when you bake large portions of cakes and brownies.
I enjoyed nearly all of the recipes in this cookbook, all of my favorites are here, including a few I'd like to try.
There are a couple of recipes that are a bit time consuming but worth it if you're craving a particular dessert.
There are also helpful tips and informative tidbits at the end of each recipe about an ingredient or the recipe itself, which I liked.
My main caveat is the dearth of photos. It felt like there was a photo for every dozen recipes. I eat with my eyes (as I imagine most people do) and that was disappointing.
Overall, this is a great cookbook for anyone, not just singletons, couples, or anyone who just want a bite or two of something sweet.
I love love love sweets but portion control and moderation is key to maintaining a healthy weight and eating habits so I'm always looking for ways to bake smaller portions.
Not to mention it's time consuming and creates so much waste when you bake large portions of cakes and brownies.
I enjoyed nearly all of the recipes in this cookbook, all of my favorites are here, including a few I'd like to try.
There are a couple of recipes that are a bit time consuming but worth it if you're craving a particular dessert.
There are also helpful tips and informative tidbits at the end of each recipe about an ingredient or the recipe itself, which I liked.
My main caveat is the dearth of photos. It felt like there was a photo for every dozen recipes. I eat with my eyes (as I imagine most people do) and that was disappointing.
Overall, this is a great cookbook for anyone, not just singletons, couples, or anyone who just want a bite or two of something sweet.
October 9, 2021
I was a little skeptical about whether or not I’d like this book when I first started it, but I must say I was very pleasantly surprised!
My original thoughts were that it’s all the work of baking with less of a reward, but I must say that after having gone through it, I just don’t think that true. You get the reward of baking, but you don’t have to deal with the negative side effects that come from baking too much (ie. wasting or over-eating). Frankly, I wish I had this book during the peak of covid when I was wanting to bake all the time but couldn’t justify adding more desserts to the stack I already had. This book comes with the added benefit of not forcing you to a) overeat or b) stuff yourself too quickly because the baked goods don’t last very long and that’s actually a really great reality.
The book itself is packed with recipes and is broken down into similar types of baking which makes it relatively easy to navigate. The recipes themselves yield more than enough for one without over-doing it. The cookie recipes yield 6, the cakes are usually made for 4” rounds, the breads and rolls typically yield 4, the pies are usually 6”, and the muffins should make 4. Additionally, amidst the large array of recipes are lots of substitutions, variations, and baking tips that make this book really user friendly as well (something I REALLY appreciate about it).
All that being said, this book is definitely not for everyone. If you typically have no problem finishing or sharing your baked goods before they go bad, then carry on as you are. Also, if you’re the type of person who wants a picture with every recipe this book might not be for you either, because (at least at present) there aren’t that many. However, if you’re like me and just enjoy the process of cooking and trying new things but can’t finish it all, this book is actually a life saver (plus because if we’re honest, it’s way too much work to half a usually recipe). Or if you just want to bake without the temptation of indulging too far, this book is also perfect. It almost takes the guilt out of baking because you know you’re not about to over-do it by the end of it all.
Frankly, while I was super skeptical about this book initially, I’m really excited to start using it because it means I can get into the kitchen without over doing what I consume and that leaves me with more space to try new things as well!
Thanks to the publisher and netgalley for an advanced reader e-copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
My original thoughts were that it’s all the work of baking with less of a reward, but I must say that after having gone through it, I just don’t think that true. You get the reward of baking, but you don’t have to deal with the negative side effects that come from baking too much (ie. wasting or over-eating). Frankly, I wish I had this book during the peak of covid when I was wanting to bake all the time but couldn’t justify adding more desserts to the stack I already had. This book comes with the added benefit of not forcing you to a) overeat or b) stuff yourself too quickly because the baked goods don’t last very long and that’s actually a really great reality.
The book itself is packed with recipes and is broken down into similar types of baking which makes it relatively easy to navigate. The recipes themselves yield more than enough for one without over-doing it. The cookie recipes yield 6, the cakes are usually made for 4” rounds, the breads and rolls typically yield 4, the pies are usually 6”, and the muffins should make 4. Additionally, amidst the large array of recipes are lots of substitutions, variations, and baking tips that make this book really user friendly as well (something I REALLY appreciate about it).
All that being said, this book is definitely not for everyone. If you typically have no problem finishing or sharing your baked goods before they go bad, then carry on as you are. Also, if you’re the type of person who wants a picture with every recipe this book might not be for you either, because (at least at present) there aren’t that many. However, if you’re like me and just enjoy the process of cooking and trying new things but can’t finish it all, this book is actually a life saver (plus because if we’re honest, it’s way too much work to half a usually recipe). Or if you just want to bake without the temptation of indulging too far, this book is also perfect. It almost takes the guilt out of baking because you know you’re not about to over-do it by the end of it all.
Frankly, while I was super skeptical about this book initially, I’m really excited to start using it because it means I can get into the kitchen without over doing what I consume and that leaves me with more space to try new things as well!
Thanks to the publisher and netgalley for an advanced reader e-copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
November 29, 2021
Although it’s always nice to bake a big batch of favorite goodies to share and freeze, sometimes it’s nice just to make a treat for ourselves, especially if we live alone or don’t have anyone to share it with. That’s why Kelly Jaggers’ cookbook, The Ultimate Baking for One Cookbook: 175 Super Easy Recipes Made Just for You is such a perfect addition to a good cookbook collection. All of the recipes are paired down to make just enough for one, and the recipes are mouthwatering, so when baking for one, you won’t have to sacrifice and eat something that isn’t what you crave.
The cookbook includes recipes for cookies and brownies – classics as well as new and unique – as well as cakes, cheesecakes, and mug cakes, breads, sweet breads, donuts, biscuits, scones, mini-size pies, tarts, and cobblers, quiches, puddings, and muffins and quick breads. Essentially everything you could ever want to bake.
Also included are hints to help when making small batches, such as sizes of small baking dishes, staples, and helpful appliances. What’s not included is photographs of each of the recipes. While the cookbook does include some photos, and they are beautiful, there aren’t enough. If the book could be improved, it would be to add more photos. However, the recipes are easy-to-follow, and they actually work. It’s impossible to look at this book and not make something.
Although it’s almost as much work to make a small batch, it’s nice not to have to waste leftovers. This cookbook has dozens of ideas for anything you may be craving, and is definitely worth having on the cookbook shelf.
Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.
The cookbook includes recipes for cookies and brownies – classics as well as new and unique – as well as cakes, cheesecakes, and mug cakes, breads, sweet breads, donuts, biscuits, scones, mini-size pies, tarts, and cobblers, quiches, puddings, and muffins and quick breads. Essentially everything you could ever want to bake.
Also included are hints to help when making small batches, such as sizes of small baking dishes, staples, and helpful appliances. What’s not included is photographs of each of the recipes. While the cookbook does include some photos, and they are beautiful, there aren’t enough. If the book could be improved, it would be to add more photos. However, the recipes are easy-to-follow, and they actually work. It’s impossible to look at this book and not make something.
Although it’s almost as much work to make a small batch, it’s nice not to have to waste leftovers. This cookbook has dozens of ideas for anything you may be craving, and is definitely worth having on the cookbook shelf.
Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.
December 20, 2021
Here's a cookbook to help with everyone's new year's resolutions to be better about portion size and self-control! [...and when I say "everyone" I'm actually talking about me lol]
The Ultimate Baking for One Cookbook has all sorts of familiar baked goods but scaled down to yield a smaller quantity. The number of ingredients and cooking times have not changed, just the measurements, and tons of useful advice is included to help with baking in smaller doses. In the uncorrected proof I reviewed, there are photos of prepared dishes but not for every recipe, but this may be different in the final published edition. And also, an FYI: some of the recipes call for mini sized bakeware, although about half use standard muffin tins and cookie sheets which most kitchens already have.
For this cookbook review, I tested the zucchini muffin recipe which yields 4 muffins.
Zucchini muffins are my fav so it was a win-win to add fresh baked scents to my home while having a smaller quantity in my line of sight. Because the batter is so small, it’s easy to overmix so be careful! I would make some flavor changes to this particular recipe if I made it again (I'm very particular because it's my fav remember?), but it’s an excellent base to tweak as needed.
Thank you to Adams Media and Netgalley for access to an advance reading copy of The Ultimate Baking for One Cookbook. On sale date: 11/30/2021.
The Ultimate Baking for One Cookbook has all sorts of familiar baked goods but scaled down to yield a smaller quantity. The number of ingredients and cooking times have not changed, just the measurements, and tons of useful advice is included to help with baking in smaller doses. In the uncorrected proof I reviewed, there are photos of prepared dishes but not for every recipe, but this may be different in the final published edition. And also, an FYI: some of the recipes call for mini sized bakeware, although about half use standard muffin tins and cookie sheets which most kitchens already have.
For this cookbook review, I tested the zucchini muffin recipe which yields 4 muffins.
Zucchini muffins are my fav so it was a win-win to add fresh baked scents to my home while having a smaller quantity in my line of sight. Because the batter is so small, it’s easy to overmix so be careful! I would make some flavor changes to this particular recipe if I made it again (I'm very particular because it's my fav remember?), but it’s an excellent base to tweak as needed.
Thank you to Adams Media and Netgalley for access to an advance reading copy of The Ultimate Baking for One Cookbook. On sale date: 11/30/2021.
October 18, 2021
I like to bake and I don't always need or want a lot of something sweet lying around. This is the perfect book for someone that lives alone and enjoys cooking or for someone that just needs a little something sweet from time to time.
The cookbook gives tips for baking for one. and really just baking in general. There's a list of tools you might need and pantry staples you will need.
The cookbook starts with my favorite; cookies. Who doesn't love a nice warm cookie but you don't always need 2 dozen when one or two is all you really want. There's chocolate chip, sugar and even those great no bake chocolate ones. I need this recipe! All the classics are included.
There's a section with all the classic brownie recipes; including turtle brownies, blondies, and brownies with icing.
Cakes and cheesecakes that makes you want to run to the kitchen and get started. Several of the cake recipes are for mug cakes that are really easy to make.
Then the bread chapter. There is nothing better than fresh baked bread smell. But who needs a whole loaf? Now you can make bread, rolls and cinnamon rolls that only makes 3 or 4.
This cookbook fills a void in the cookbook market; cooking in small batches.
The cookbook gives tips for baking for one. and really just baking in general. There's a list of tools you might need and pantry staples you will need.
The cookbook starts with my favorite; cookies. Who doesn't love a nice warm cookie but you don't always need 2 dozen when one or two is all you really want. There's chocolate chip, sugar and even those great no bake chocolate ones. I need this recipe! All the classics are included.
There's a section with all the classic brownie recipes; including turtle brownies, blondies, and brownies with icing.
Cakes and cheesecakes that makes you want to run to the kitchen and get started. Several of the cake recipes are for mug cakes that are really easy to make.
Then the bread chapter. There is nothing better than fresh baked bread smell. But who needs a whole loaf? Now you can make bread, rolls and cinnamon rolls that only makes 3 or 4.
This cookbook fills a void in the cookbook market; cooking in small batches.
January 3, 2022
Oh my goodness is this the book I needed in my life! I for one am someone who has always struggled to cook for one after being raised in a large family this was the book for me. While I have learned to downsize while cooking I've never been brave enough to figure out how to downsize a baking recipe to serve just me. Baking is chemistry and I hated chemistry in school. I love baking and while I have found a true and tested method for freezing cookie dough that does start to take room in your freezer. (Especially with the meats I'm already freezing.)
These recipes aren't boring either nor is there a reliance on microwave mug cakes (although there is microwave bread pudding if that's how you like to rock). I'm personally looking forward to trying the coconut lime cupcakes. And then maybe a chocolate custard for later.
Another advantage of this book is that you can test out small batches of dessert to see if you even like it. I for one wouldn't be certain of Pan De Calatrava since I've never even heard it before, but I'd be willing to try it for a recipe that makes it for just one person.
I received this book from NetGalley for free for an honest opinion.
These recipes aren't boring either nor is there a reliance on microwave mug cakes (although there is microwave bread pudding if that's how you like to rock). I'm personally looking forward to trying the coconut lime cupcakes. And then maybe a chocolate custard for later.
Another advantage of this book is that you can test out small batches of dessert to see if you even like it. I for one wouldn't be certain of Pan De Calatrava since I've never even heard it before, but I'd be willing to try it for a recipe that makes it for just one person.
I received this book from NetGalley for free for an honest opinion.
July 16, 2022
I adore baking, but it's quite hard to bake if you know you're the only one who is going to be enjoying your treats. When I lived abroad the problem was that I didn't have people in the house to share it wit. Now I live with people with various diets/food preferences which mean not everyone can eat everything. So when I saw Jaggers' Baking for One cookbook I was immediately intrigued. This way I can cut down on waste while still making delicious things!
What is definitely key is keeping a close eye on the recipe and fully sticking to it! Baking is always a precise science, less free than cooking in my opinion, but when you're baking for one it becomes even more important to pay attention to all the measurements. One recipe I will definitely be using is the Pizza Crust for One! I love making pizza and if I could start making my own base that would just elevate the experience.
I would absolutely recommend this to anyone wanting to either bake for themselves or for max two people. The book doesn't just include sweet recipes but also, as mentioned above, salty things like breadrolls and pizza crusts which means it can really come in useful at any point.
What is definitely key is keeping a close eye on the recipe and fully sticking to it! Baking is always a precise science, less free than cooking in my opinion, but when you're baking for one it becomes even more important to pay attention to all the measurements. One recipe I will definitely be using is the Pizza Crust for One! I love making pizza and if I could start making my own base that would just elevate the experience.
I would absolutely recommend this to anyone wanting to either bake for themselves or for max two people. The book doesn't just include sweet recipes but also, as mentioned above, salty things like breadrolls and pizza crusts which means it can really come in useful at any point.
October 12, 2021
4.5 stars. This is awesome! This is no phoned-in set of mug cakes (though there are several appealing-sounding mug and microwave dessert options) but rather a robust and varied collection of delicious treats.
There is an ample savory section including various breads (quick and yeast) and quiches, as well as cookies, pies, cakes, tarts, puddings, and muffins! Most recipes could be stretched to feed two if you're feeling generous, but are perfect for one decadent serving as well.
I would have loved more pictures (roughly every 4-5 recipes has a photo) and also would have liked to have weights for dry ingredients, but on the whole this is fantastic and I can't wait to try so many of these!
This would be a great gift for teens, young adults, and even empty-nesters who still have a sweet tooth but need smaller options.
Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review!
There is an ample savory section including various breads (quick and yeast) and quiches, as well as cookies, pies, cakes, tarts, puddings, and muffins! Most recipes could be stretched to feed two if you're feeling generous, but are perfect for one decadent serving as well.
I would have loved more pictures (roughly every 4-5 recipes has a photo) and also would have liked to have weights for dry ingredients, but on the whole this is fantastic and I can't wait to try so many of these!
This would be a great gift for teens, young adults, and even empty-nesters who still have a sweet tooth but need smaller options.
Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review!
December 9, 2022
This book was received as an ARC from Adams Media through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own.
I was waiting for a cookbook such as The Ultimate Baking for One to release because as someone who has a strong sweet tooth and struggle with weight loss, it's a pure gift of the release of this book. I lost count of how many times I just wanted one muffin, one donut, one slice of cake but the entire stash, cake, and baker's dozen keeps calling my name and one brownie turns into one pan of brownies and hello calories. Kelly Jaggers brilliantly constructed these recipes using the most affordable tool everyone has, a coffee mug. Just when I thought I found all to do with a coffee mug, I now have over 175 ways to cook with one for a sweet treat only for me.
A cookbook that all will refer to and use for years to come. This cookbook deserves 5 stars.
I was waiting for a cookbook such as The Ultimate Baking for One to release because as someone who has a strong sweet tooth and struggle with weight loss, it's a pure gift of the release of this book. I lost count of how many times I just wanted one muffin, one donut, one slice of cake but the entire stash, cake, and baker's dozen keeps calling my name and one brownie turns into one pan of brownies and hello calories. Kelly Jaggers brilliantly constructed these recipes using the most affordable tool everyone has, a coffee mug. Just when I thought I found all to do with a coffee mug, I now have over 175 ways to cook with one for a sweet treat only for me.
A cookbook that all will refer to and use for years to come. This cookbook deserves 5 stars.
October 9, 2021
I received a copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This book was around 3.5 stars for me.
There are some cute pictures, but I like when a recipe book has pictures of each recipe and this book doesn't have a ton of pictures. The book has a variety of sweet and savory recipes paired down to the serving size of one. Many of the recipes are still time intensive, like shortcakes, cheesecakes, or flans but are just paired down so they make less. I like the concept but also feel like I can just make smaller portions of my favorite recipes if I wanted, but it feels like a lot of work for less food.
There are some nice mug cake recipes and other things to whip up without much work.
This book was around 3.5 stars for me.
There are some cute pictures, but I like when a recipe book has pictures of each recipe and this book doesn't have a ton of pictures. The book has a variety of sweet and savory recipes paired down to the serving size of one. Many of the recipes are still time intensive, like shortcakes, cheesecakes, or flans but are just paired down so they make less. I like the concept but also feel like I can just make smaller portions of my favorite recipes if I wanted, but it feels like a lot of work for less food.
There are some nice mug cake recipes and other things to whip up without much work.
October 25, 2021
Thank goodness for this book. I was never a fan of baking due to the waste it produces (okay fine, I'm terrible with directions) but once I took it seriously, I learned how to cut recipes to the smallest portion I could for test bakes - my math skills improved thankfully but I'm happy to have The Ultimate Baking for One as a resource guide. I really like the layout and numbered steps along with the interesting tips I haven't come across yet. I'm excited to try the key lime butter cookies and the chocolate layer cake since I'd love to practice even cake decorating but baking a cake for one is a pain in...everywhere. The Japanese Style Strawberry cake...well, maybe I should plan on just trying them all in order to keep my life simple. I'm excited to start baking again.
November 14, 2021
This book is such a fun and unique idea! I have a huge sweet tooth, but often don't want to make 4 dozen cookies or I accidentally eat an entire tray of brownies, and this takes away that struggle. They are also made with things that I already had in my pantry so I didn't have to run out and buy ingredients I probably wouldn't use again. I tried 4 recipes and 3 out of the 4 were major successes. The mug cakes are so easy and delicious! The brownie was my favorite it was the perfect balance of cakey and fudgey. I also tried the chocolate chip cookies twice and failed miserably both times. I think it was user error though, not the recipe. This is a cookbook I will be returning to again and again.
December 24, 2021
This cookbook is pretty comprehensive from anything else I’ve seen about single-serving recipes. The author is a good photographer and there was a serious lack of photos in this book, which felt like such a lost opportunity. There were tips and tricks throughout, but I’d really rather have those be in the section headers since some of them were really valuable tips that you wouldn’t find unless you made that specific recipe. I wish the author had listed the pan/dish you needed at the top of the recipe ad well, since this recipe book calls for uniquely small sizes of bakeware. It’s a great comprehensive list of recipes but isn’t anything super unique other than that. 3.75 stars Thanks to NetGalley for an advanced copy.
July 17, 2023
This book is a great way to enjoy baking without ending with a lot of servings just for one person. The cookie recipes yield 6 cookies, which is great yet I would probably double it to get the 12 (I like my candy, what can I say!). You get mostly one recipe per page, but most recipes don’t include a picture. The bread yield is for 2-4 loaves mostly, which I really like. The pie yield is one 6’’ which is great to enjoy with the excess of having a larger one. The book also includes muffins, eclairs, cupcakes, among other baked goods. Overall I find it to be a great way to indulge without having to make many servings for just one person. I would have enjoyed it more if each recipe had a picture since I do love seeing the result.
October 9, 2021
While I cook for two, I often share recipes with my daughter, who cooks for one. She enjoys cooking and finds that freezing leftovers is good for when she's in a time crunch, but she truly enjoys a fresh cooked meal and no leftovers...this book is going to be one of her Christmas gifts this year so she can get more comfortable with making single servings and extend her repertoire. This is a great book for anyone who enjoys cooking and doesn't want to cook for more than themselves. Sure, you could pare down a recipe, but when you're in the moment, you probably don't want to play around with a recipe and get down to eating!
October 27, 2021
Loved this cookbook!!
This book is packed - with recipes, with ideas, with shopping lists, etc. Everything you'll need -- except photos of the baked goods. That was the only disappointment - not enough photos with the recipes.
The recipes are fantastic - easy to make and use normal pantry ingredients. Easy to follow receipes! Most make 4-6 servings, instead of the usual 2 dozen cookies or brownie - which was just what I was hoping for. Lots of different items for baking: cookies, cakes, mug cakes, breads, rolls, cookies, pies, etc. So much goodness!
Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for a temporary, digital ARC in return for my review.
This book is packed - with recipes, with ideas, with shopping lists, etc. Everything you'll need -- except photos of the baked goods. That was the only disappointment - not enough photos with the recipes.
The recipes are fantastic - easy to make and use normal pantry ingredients. Easy to follow receipes! Most make 4-6 servings, instead of the usual 2 dozen cookies or brownie - which was just what I was hoping for. Lots of different items for baking: cookies, cakes, mug cakes, breads, rolls, cookies, pies, etc. So much goodness!
Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for a temporary, digital ARC in return for my review.
November 23, 2021
I am absolutely in love with The Ultimate Baking for One Cookbook as the author Kelly Jaggers has written a cookbook filled with all kinds of recipes targeted for cooks who are cooking for one or two. I loved her book so much I plan to buy it when it's published.
Her recipes range from cookies to quick breads. Some of the recipes you;ll find include:
Classic Cocoa Brownies
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Classic Apple Pie
Butterscotch Pie
Cinnamon Dulce De Leche Flan
Chocolate Eclairs
Gingerbread Crumb Muffins
Throughout her cookbook you'll find plenty of color photos illustrating the recipes.
Recommend.
Review written after downloading a galley from NetGalley
Her recipes range from cookies to quick breads. Some of the recipes you;ll find include:
Classic Cocoa Brownies
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Classic Apple Pie
Butterscotch Pie
Cinnamon Dulce De Leche Flan
Chocolate Eclairs
Gingerbread Crumb Muffins
Throughout her cookbook you'll find plenty of color photos illustrating the recipes.
Recommend.
Review written after downloading a galley from NetGalley
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