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!

CHARMIAN CHRISTIE is a writer who specializes in food, gardening and storytelling. On her blog, The Messy Baker, she writes about food and daily life. She has also written for a range of publications including More, Edible Toronto, Canadian Gardening and The Globe and Mail. She makes regular television appearances on CTV. She has a new iPhone app called Kitchen Disasters and How to Fix Them. This is her first cookbook.

 Visit her online at the messybaker.com

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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."

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