Big and Soft Sugar Cookies seem to be the favorite with kids and adults. Here is an easy recipe that doesn't require the dough to be chilled.

Pashka is a sweet cheese dish that is traditionally served on Easter with Russian Kulich.

Kulich, a sweet yeast bread studded with nuts and fruit, is traditionally served in Russian and other Eastern European homes on Easter. Although the dough can be made by hand, it's really easy with an automatic bread machine.

This decadent frosting starts with a sugar syrup that is beaten into egg yolks; it is extra creamy because it contains no gritty powdered sugar.

Basic Uncooked Buttercream Frosting contains only four ingredients and is very simple to make. It is perfect for frosting a simple cake, cupcakes, or for sugar cookies.

Poppy seed filling is traditional in Hamantashen, but can also be used in thumbprint cookies, pinwheel cookies, Danish pastries, and other baked goods. Since this is done in the microwave, it is very quick to make.

This luscious cooked icing is traditional for Red Velvet Cake and is delicious on Chocolate Cake, too. It can be made in the microwave to save time.

Classic Cherries Jubilee is a spectacular dessert that is on the menu in most French restaurants. It can easily be made at home; the flaming takes a little practice, but you'll have no problem finding volunteers to eat the results.

You'll find lots of uses for this quick and easy filling. It's especially good in Hamantashen and thumbprint cookies.

Red Velvet Cake is a classic dating back to the 1920's, but has lately become very trendy.