This basic dough can be used for hundreds of different sweet breads and rolls.

These traditional Hannakuh treats are easy when the dough is made in the automatic bread machine; they can be made by hand, too.

This luscious Cranberry Orange Cake utilizes a make-ahead cranberry orange filling that can be stored in the freezer. The cake is easy to make and decorate, but makes a showstopper presentation at a holiday party.

Here is a traditional British steamed Christmas Pudding that is very little effort since the steaming is done in the slow cooker.

Here is a delicious twist on a traditional French dessert.

French choux paste is used to make cream puffs, eclairs, profiteroles, and many other pastries.

English Toffee is especially popular at Christmas time. This recipe is easy to make, has minimal ingredients, and is delicious

This basic poundcake is dense, buttery, and delicious. It's easy, too, and can be put in the oven quickly.

Everyone needs a basic chocolate cake recipe to use for tortes, sheet cakes, cupcakes, etc. This one is dense, rich, and perfect.

Cream Cheese Frosting is a must for moist fruit and vegetable cakes such as carrot, prune, or banana. It's also good on sugar cookies and cinnamon rolls.