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SINFULLY EASY DELICIOUS DESSERTS » By Alice Medrich (Artisan)

At this point, when we see that big block type and the author’s name on the cover, we expect good things. Her Crunchy Almond Butter Meringue With Berries and Cream is a keeper.

SWEET CELEBRATIONS » By Katherine Kallinis Berman and Sophie Kallinis LaMontagne (HarperOne)

Georgetown Cupcake’s founding sisters are back with recipes for macaroons, tea sandwiches and phyllo pastries.

VEGETARIAN » By Alice Hart (Lyons Press)

With universally appealing dishes, the author has aimed her book at anyone who’s thinking about eating less meat. Summer Vegetable Carpaccio With Horseradish Dressing is good; Warm Salad of Slow-Roasted Tomatoes With Almonds is even better.

VIETNAMESE HOME COOKING » By Charles Phan (Ten Speed Press)

The owner of the Slanted Door restaurant in San Francisco shares his native country’s fundamental flavors and basic techniques. Try Charles Phan’s Beef Jerky.

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