Here's an elegant variation of the classic English Trifle. It's pretty when displayed on a buffet table, and can be made up to 12 hours ahead. The flavors are perfect for serving at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

These light, flaky sugar cookies have flavors of cinnamon and anise. They keep well and can be made months ahead of the holidays. They're good for Cinco de Mayo, too.

Pumpkin Bread Pudding is a perfect dessert for the holidays. Busy cooks will appreciate that it can be made ahead.

These Great Fall Cookies are baked on the waffle iron.

When Gingerbread is in the oven, the house smells heavenly. This easy cake can be served warm or cold with sauce or frosting. It's also a great cake to use in a trifle.

These Old Fashioned Pumpkin Puddings are very moist and delicious. The fall flavors make them perfect for serving at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.

Pumpkin Bread is a fall standby, and this variation, with dates, walnuts, and bran cereal, is fabulous.

Pumpkin is a traditional ingredient for fabulous fall desserts. This impressive pumpkin dessert is easy to make, but fancy enough to be served at Thanksgiving or Christmas Dinner.

Use up those leftover Halloween Candy Bars in these easy Peanut Butter cookies that start with a cake mix.

Basic Sweet Pie Crust is perfect for use in a dessert where a little sweetness in the crust will enhance the dish. It's perfect for fruit cobblers and pies with less-sweet fillings.