Just a few high-quality ingredients make light, ethereal cookies that are best when made a day or two ahead. They are easy to make and highly addictive.

Unless you're traveling to Brussels, the only way to get good, authentic Belgian waffles is to make them at home. They are not difficult, & although good for breakfast or brunch, they are even better for dessert. The toppings in this recipe are red, white, & blue - perfect for patriotic holidays.

In a hurry, but need a showstopper dessert? You can use store-bought crepes to save time in this impressive-looking (and tasting) dessert.

Since rhubarb season is short, you'll want to make this cake as soon as it appears in the garden, farmer's market, or grocery store. It's an easy cake to put together, and while baking forms a yummy custard layer.

Here's a creamy, delicious dish that can be served both for dessert or brunch. It can be made ahead, and is perfect for using up that extra cottage sitting in the fridge approaching the expiration date.

Sometimes the most simple things are the best and that's the case with shortbread. This authentic buttery shortbread has fresh lavender and lemon zest, which makes it perfect for spring.

Lemon and fresh berries; quintessential springtime ingredients. This beautiful torte is scrumptious, and it isn't difficult to make. It's perfect for a fancy dinner party, but also perfect to take to a backyard gathering or potluck.

Here's an easy sweet and salty snack mix that looks festive on the Easter buffet table. It can also be packaged in cute Easter bags and given to family and friends.

No room in the oven to bake an Easter dessert? Believe it or not, your slow cooker can turn out moist and delicious cakes. Baking in the slow cooker takes a little longer than the oven, but no monitoring is necessary so you can prepare the rest of your Easter dinner while it's cooking.

Anyone can make these shamrock cakes, including older children, in about 15 minutes. They are so easy and quick that there is no excuse to skip dessert on St. Patrick's Day .