Cinnamon Star Cookies

These crisp star-shaped cookies, or zimtsterne, are a tradition during the German festive season. Since the dough is sticky, it takes a little more effort than regular rolled cookies, but the results are well worth it

Cinnamon Stars

These crisp star-shaped cookies, or zimtsterne, are a tradition during the German festive season. Since the dough is sticky, it takes a little more effort than regular rolled cookies, but the results are well worth it.

Strawberry Marble Angel Food Cake

Complete your Easter lunch with a cake that's light as a feather and swirled with the pale pink of pur strawberries. If you like, garnish with whole strawberries instead of sliced.

Apricot Pecan Pound Cake

Dried apricots, golden raisins and crunchy pecans update and lighten fruitcake without sacrificing any of its traditional charms. Make this stylish moist cake in a large loaf pan for a special occasion and in smaller ones to give away or unwrap and slice as needed throughout the festive season.

Sponge Cake with Strawberries in Sherry Syrup

Marinated strawberries add glamour to a no-fail orange sponge cake. For a nonalcoholic syrup, replace the sherry with pulp-free orange juice.

Classic Chocolate Souffle

Timing is everything when it comes to soufflé success and a few minutes either way in the oven can matter. An optimum melt-in-your-mouth soufflé has a slight jiggle and a
centre that oozes seductively when spooned open.

Mint Brownie Ice Cream Cake

Pumpkin Japanese Cheesecake

JAPANESE CHEESECAKE-STYLE CRÊPES

Tunnel-of-Ice-Cream Cake

Angel food cake hiding a circle of ice cream, smothered in whipped cream and served with fresh strawberries is a true celebration of early summer. Best of all, this dessert can wait patiently in the freezer for the happy occasion.