Beignets - New Orleans-Style - These lovely little square puffs that pair so perfectly with a cafe au lait or coffee for breakfast or ...

Maple-Walnut Snacking Cake - tender cake with the unique and subtle flavor of real maple syrup and toasted walnuts, easy to make and serve.

Orange Chiffon Cake - the most refreshing of cakes, so light it practically floats off the plate. This one is made with a healthy twist.

Apricot Upside-Down Cake - a delicious and east way to showcase the jewel of summer fruits.

A quick-to-prepare bread that is great for both snacks and dessert. Deliciously spiced and mildly sweet in every bite!

Classic Pound Cake - Half-Pound Cake, Actually - fine-crumbed buttery pound cake, perfect on its own or any number of ways

Hildesheimer Pumpernickel Kekse - a traditional German spice cookie, often made at holiday time

Fig Rolls - Classic British Biscuit - or in the US, Fig Newtons - a lovely thin layer of pastry surrounding a flavorful fig filling

Easy Yeasted Cinnamon-Nut Coffee Cake - no heavy-duty stand mixer required, no need to knead, baked in 13x9x2-inch baking dish/pan

French Almond-Rum Cake - Gateau Nantais - a traditional regional recipe of France, so perfect with a cup of tea or coffee

Shortbread Petticoat Tails - made with just four simple ingredients, the classic traditional shortbread formula can't be beat!

Peach Cobbler Muffins - Pecan Streusel Topping - a tender, tasty treat highlighting the best of summer fruit

Olive Oil Apple Cake - made with a fresh, fruity extra virgin olive oil - beautiful texture and flavor, perfect with a cup of tea!

Chewy Chocolate Chunk Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies - The "Adult" Chocolate Chip Cookie

Classic Scones - Traditional Scones - easy to make, but often made incorrectly. These are the real deal!

Ginger Snaps - Ginger Nuts or Ginger Biscuits - stamped or plain - a crunchy, buttery shortbread cookie with molasses and spice

Stamped Shortbread Cookies - rich, buttery and simple - perfect for afternoon tea or any occasion

Croissant Cinnamon Rolls- not your usual soft cinnamon roll, but one with the layers and crisp exterior of a croissant, this is a pastry.

How to Make Croissants- A Tutorial- that crazy-good cross between yeast bread and puff pastry.

Chocolate Bundt Cake - quick and easy, light and fluffy (unlike most bundt cakes) and oh so chocolatey, dressed up or naked.

Pumpkin Bundt Cake - tender pumpkin spice cake, not dense and heavy, perfect for autumn with your favorite hot beverage

Hildesheimer Pumpernickel Kekse- traditional German cookie- a crunchy little cookie that keeps you coming back for "just one more".

Madeleines - Classic French Teacakes (though I made these in a classic English pan!)