‘Snacking Bakes’: Making pastries doesn’t have to be intimidating

“Cater these recipes to your own tastes, and experiment to make them just how you like them,” says Yossy Arefi. Credit: Yossy Arefi.

Yossy Arefi’s latest book offers recipes for cookies, bars, and cakes that are quick, easy, and adaptable. Most can be made in about an hour — and in one bowl. 

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