Mark Bittman

Subtitle is - forty seasonal menus for dinner parties, cocktail parties, barbecues and more.  There are no pictures of the food but for each menu he adds ‘keys to success’ wine pairings and a timetable.  

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

The master of simple sophistication offers a new style of home entertaining, one that reduces effort and stress and guarantees great results.

The Minimalist Entertains

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Anne Willan

This has lots of pictures, I’ve included a picture of a recipe for reference.  

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Checkerboard Cake with Chocolate Ganache, Black and White Chocolate Mousse Towers, Bombe Royale, Sachertorte, and Steamed Mexican Chocolate Pudding with Apricot Sauce are among the tempting chocolate desserts in this lavishly illustrated cookbook.

Perfect Chocolate Desserts

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Cynthia Hizer

Alan Rosenberg

Allen V. Lott

This book was published in 1995 so the idea of healthy was more about lowering sugar than fat.  A lot of these recipes still have quite a bit of sugar but most are based around fruit.  There are pictures for most of the recipes too which is nice.  

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Williams Sonoma Basics Collection

Healthy Desserts

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This is a super cute book with lots of drawings and pictures of most of the completed recipes.  The author is from Australia and this is her first cookbook.  She makes a lot of puns throughout so reading the recipes is enjoyable.  

Just Desserts

Alice Cucina

This book has lots of great photos.  Based on the recipes, this seems more like a professional level cookbook versus for home cooks as there are a lot of special tools and ingredients required to make most of these desserts.  

Italian Cooking School: Dolci

No one's better at making delicious desserts than the Italians. With these recipes, step-by-step photographs, and clear instructions from culinary magazine Alice Cucina, it's easy to create delicacies for every occasion, from breakfast pastries to birthday and holiday cakes. Learn how to prepare basic puff pastry, shortbread, and brioche, before exploring classics like Tiramisu with Mascarpone and Espresso; smaller bites including Cream Puffs (Bigné) with Chocolate Mousseline; and a beautiful Coconut and Mango Chiffon Cake.

Italian Cooking School: Dolci Hb

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Hannah Kaminsky

Delicious Plant-Based Recipes Ready in 10 Minutes or Less

The promise of a hot, satisfying meal in ten minutes or less is no longer the exclusive calling card of cheap pizza delivery. Everything from dinners on the run to crave-worthy snacks for a crowd can be yours in less time than it takes to hunt down those crusty take-out menus. While most “quick-fix” recipes call for chemically enhanced mixes or unsavory prepared foods, Real Food, Really Fast cuts no corners when it comes to quality. Inexpensive staples are reimagined with innovative flavor pairings, clever cooking techniques, and fun presentations, yielding all new delights such as Exploded Wonton Soup, Chile Relleno Rolls, and Everything Bagel Salad. Simplified classics like Stovetop Granola and Cauliflower Risotto alla Milanese, will put old staples back on the table without all the typical prep work. Don't forget to leave room for dessert, even if you don't leave much time. Luscious options, including White Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge and Mango Crème Brûlée, will satisfy your sweet tooth in an instant. Helpful tips for speeding through recipes even faster, plus additional suggestions for flavor variations make this book an indispensable guide for hungry cooks of all stripes. You’ll never need to compromise on flavor, nutrition, or expense, even with the most demanding deadline.

Real Food, Really Fast

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Caitlin Freeman

Recipes for Cakes, Cookies, Confections, and Frozen Treats Based on Iconic Works of Art [a Baking Book]

Taking cues from works by Andy Warhol, Frida Kahlo, and Matisse, pastry chef Caitlin Freeman, of Miette bakery and Blue Bottle Coffee fame, creates a collection of uniquely delicious dessert recipes (with step-by-step assembly guides) that give readers all they need to make their own edible masterpieces.

From a fudge pop based on an Ellsworth Kelly sculpture to a pristinely segmented cake fashioned after Mondrian's well-known composition, this collection of uniquely delicious recipes for cookies, parfait, gelées, ice pops, ice cream, cakes, and inventive drinks has everything you need to astound friends, family, and guests with your own edible masterpieces.

Taking cues from modern art's most revered artists, these twenty-seven showstopping desserts exhibit the charm and sophistication of works by Andy Warhol, Cindy Sherman, Henri Matisse, Jeff Koons, Roy Lichtenstein, Richard Avedon, Wayne  Thiebaud, and more. Featuring an image of the original artwork alongside a museum curator's perspective on the original piece and detailed, easy-to-follow directions (with step-by-step assembly guides adapted for home bakers), Modern Art Desserts will inspire a kitchen gallery of stunning treats.

Modern Art Desserts

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The Silver Spoon Kitchen

There are pictures for every recipe, I’ve included some examples and the table of contents for your reference. 

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Phaidon 

75 fail-proof recipes for delicious desserts from the world’s most trusted and bestselling Italian cookbook series. Affordable and compact, it offers easy everyday recipes for busy people, on all budgets. Readers develop their cooking repertoire by learning how to make cookies and cakes, then advancing to pies and tarts. From Amaretti Biscuits to a Strawberry Custard Tart to a Chocolate and Hazelnut Cake, baking has never been this easy. Step-by-step instructions and photography guide readers through the cooking process and ensure success every time.

Italian Cooking School: Desserts

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Davinder Kaur Gill

Ramla Kahn

This book has tons of pictures as you can see in my included pics.  Plus I’ve included the contents page so you can see the themes each chapter contains.  

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

101 Tasty Ideas for Candy Clay, Modeling Chocolate, and Other Fondant Alternatives

When you blend melted chocolate with corn syrup the result is a thick, pliable paste known as modeling chocolate. With a consistency similar to clay, modeling chocolate can be stretched, colored, rolled, molded, and sculpted into anything the creative baker can dream up. Chocolate Modeling Cake Toppers offers a wealth of guidance for making and using chocolate modeling clay to add flavor and excitement to any baking project. Inside, new and more advanced bakers will find:
 * An outline of essential tools and equipment for getting started
 * Clearly illustrated, step-by-step instructions for 101 tasty projects
 * Ideas for enhancing creations with buttercream, nonpareils, and other decorative mediums
 * Quick tips for getting a professional finish every time
   Chapters are organized by theme, so there is a topper for every occasion, from Teddy Bear Cake Pops to Chocolate Wedding Favors to Graduation cupcakes. More than 50 full-color images provide inspiration and instruction.

Chocolate Modeling Cake Toppers

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Joan Hustace Walker

I bought this book used, doesn’t look like there’s any writing in it or dog ears but the front is a little bent in the corner.  

A Complete Guide to Raising, Training, and Caring for Your Dachshund

Dachshunds are not only one of the most popular breeds in America, but also one of the most lovable. With The Everything Dachshund Book, you'll learn all there is to know about this social, friendly canine. From adopting the perfect addition to your family to keeping your dog in top shape, this all-inclusive guide is packed with the breed-specific information you need to keep your dachshund happy and healthy for years to come. The Everything Dachshund Book covers: Health issues common to your dachshund Essential grooming techniques The rewards of positive discipline Living with a senior canine Creating a sensible diet for your pup and more

Dachshund Book

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Kelly V. Brozyna

80 Gluten-Free Treats for Breakfast and Dessert

Deliciously satisfying and visually stimulating, The Paleo Chocolate Lovers' Cookbook will free you from ever feeling restricted by the Paleo lifestyle. This book features 80 gluten-, grain-, and dairy-free treats for the health-conscious chocolate lover. Known to botanists as Theobroma cacao ("food of the gods"), cacao isn't just a flavor, it's an experience. It's no wonder that millions of people turn to chocolate for comfort and pleasure. Kelly Brozyna welcomes this heavenly treat into the Paleo diet with this innovative collection of recipes. Choosing organic and ethically-sourced chocolate is equally as important as selecting sustainable meat. Addressing chocolate farming and production, Kelly and her husband present everyone's favorite indulgence in a global context. The book concludes with a special bonus chapter—10 savory recipes that incorporate chocolate. While mole is well-known for its delightful use of chocolate, other dishes such as Spicy Massaman Curry, Tomato & Cherry Chicken Cutlets, and Chili with Roasted Butternut Squash are equally complemented by chocolate. Enjoy these recipes from breakfast to dinner, and especially for dessert.

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