Mitchell Beazley Chetna's Easy Baking: with a twist of spice (Chetna Makan Cookbooks)

Chetna's Easy Baking: with a twist of spice is a new baking collection from Bake Off’s Chetna Makan, bringing together over 80 recipes that pair straightforward home baking with inventive flavour twists. Written in her popular, accessible style, the book reflects her approach to simple methods and creative combinations.

Chetna first appeared on The Great British Bake Off and has since written several bestselling cookbooks that blend imaginative flavours with a love of simple Indian home cooking. In this collection, she presents sweet and savoury bakes made with easy-to-find ingredients and clear, simple-to-follow methods, finished with a distinctive twist. Ideas range from unexpected spices, such as star anise in a tarte Tatin, to global fusions including Masala Focaccia, and reworked classics like a drizzle cake with mango and ginger.

Key details

• Author: Chetna Makan
• Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
• Over 80 baking recipes
• Sweet and savoury bakes
• Recipes use easy-to-find ingredients with simple-to-follow methods

Synopsis

This baking collection focuses on simple techniques enhanced by creative flavour twists. It includes a range of sweet and savoury recipes, from spice-led variations to fusion bakes and updated classics. Example recipes include Cherry Almond Honey Cake, Onion Masala Focaccia, Orange & Cinnamon Savarin, Raspberry Coconut Cheesecake, Saffron Fennel Pound Cake, Peanut Masala Tear and Share Bread, and Mango & Lime Meringue Pie.