Sweet Enough: A Baking Book

Who’s the author? Best known for her witty, irreverent social media presence, superstar American food writer, chef, and internet personality Alison Roman has reshaped modern cookery with her distinctive voice and fresh take on flavour. Alison is known for her vegetable-forward recipes that draw on a global pantry of ingredients – think labneh, preserved lemons, kimchi, and other powerhouse staples. 

This approach has gained her a devoted following of fans for vital recipes like #TheStew and #TheCookies. Her three cookbooks, including Nothing Fancy and Dining In, have all become overnight New York Times bestsellers. Alison has written for leading food publications, including Bon Appétit and The New York Times Cooking section. She currently writes the popular Substack ‘a newsletter’, hosts the YouTube series Home Movies, and runs First Bloom, a corner shop in Bloomville, New York. 

What’s it about? With Sweet Enough, Alison has created a dessert cookbook that’s all about pleasure, joy, and simplicity – no special equipment, no fuss, just irresistible treats that anyone can master.

Combining nostalgic favourites like strawberry cake with inventive, contemporary pairings (think dark chocolate pudding topped with salted labneh whipped cream) Sweet Enough is a modern dessert bible you’ll return to again and again.

Whether you’re baking a celebration cake for a party or tucking into a pudding on a quiet evening, this book is an ode to indulgence, featuring recipes that you can make with just your hands, a few bowls, and the will to bake something truly satisfying. With the occasional savoury treat thrown in for balance, Sweet Enough offers a refreshingly laid-back approach to dessert-making.

Recipes we love: Salted Lemon Pie, Raspberries and Sour Cream, Toasted Rice Pudding, Caramelised Maple Tart, Raspberry Ricotta Cake, Vanilla Pastry Cream, Creamy Cauliflower Galette, and A Bowl of Salted Chocolate Pudding

Perfect for: Anyone who loves baking, as well as aspiring home bakers in search of easy yet impressive recipes to share with family and friends.