baking

This blueberry cream cheese French toast is a make-ahead dish perfect for a crowd. It stays crisp outside, with a tender, blueberry- and cream-cheese-filled centre. The kids will go back for more if the adults don't eat it all first!

Little ones might be more inclined to try fish if it's breaded. This baked-not-fried version will make you feel better about serving it.

This twist on classic gingerbread cookies calls for tea right in the dough.

Kids can help roll dough balls, mark them with their thumbprints and lick up any leftover Nutella.

A sweet-savoury and subtly spicy treat, this shortbread is the antidote for wrapping rage.

These not-too-sweet icebox cookies are your secret frozen weapon when holiday chaos hits.

The perfect indulgence, you’ll want to bookmark these oatmeal chocolate chip cookies.

These shortbread balls couldn't be easier — no chilling, rolling pin or finicky cutting needed!

Pizza night just got flaky. Puff pastry makes a perfect base for this greens-and-cheese pie.

These twisty cheese straws are irresistible. Try them as a snack or on the side of a saucy plate of pasta. There's no way you can eat just one.

These ridiculously easy meringues are light as air.

These whoopie pie sandwiches are a bit of work, but totally worth it.

Looking for a cookie that tastes fudgey like a brownie and is also free of eggs, nuts and dairy? Enter chocolate crinkles.

Get out the melon baller (a perfect kid-safe tool) and start scooping gourd guts. The whole family will love these roasted pumpkin seeds.

Gather your little helpers and tighten your apron strings; this monkey bread is fun to make as a team.

Sticky-sweet roasted pears make a great dessert or breakfast when laid atop oatmeal or Greek yogurt.

London's calling with these savoury pockets. Use puff pastry to line the wells of your muffin tin for easy pies every time.

Don’t be intimidated by homemade pastry. This dough comes together easily in a food processor and is simple to work with. You've got hand pies in the bag!

Kids won't eat their veggies? Try these green bean oven fries. The dip has sweet potato whirled throughout, they'll have no idea.