Puff pastry can be time consuming to make, but the results are worth it. If you have a recipe that requires puff pastry and you do not have access to the pre-made frozen kind, you can make your own. This recipe will show you two different ways to make puff pastry dough. It will also give you some recipe ideas as well.

Banana muffins are healthy, fast and a great way to use up those fast deteriorating overripe bananas. Remember that one of the tricks to successful muffins is to not overmix the mixture.

If you can’t decide between cake or cookies for dessert, you can have both! Baking cookies from cake mix not only makes them super fluffy and soft, it's also quick and easy. You can even top your cookies with homemade frosting if you want an extra decadent dessert. Now have your cake and eat it, too (in cookie form, of course)!

The sweetness of pineapple and carrot in every bite - these doughnuts remind you of the real carrot cake. Makes: 18 large doughnuts

You're probably familiar with the classic tres leches (three milks) cake. If you'd like to add a chocolate twist, make a simple chocolate sheet cake. Include cocoa powder in the milk mixture that you spread and soak into the cake. Then, top the cake with milk chocolate whipped cream. This decadent dessert can easily be made the day before you want to serve it.

There are few better breakfast breads to scrape butter on in the morning than an English muffin. The nooks and crannies are made to hold jam and butter perfectly and the light, airy cakes toast well without getting too dry. The best part, however, is that they are actually really easy to make at home -- the hardest part is waiting until they finish rising! Makes 8-10 English muffins.

This unique cookie dessert has three layers: a hardened chocolate top, a gooey caramel middle, and a crunchy shortbread bottom. It's worth the preparation and wait for the enjoyment.

You might think that Oreos are pretty amazing on their own, but using them in a recipe can make them even tastier. Since many recipes call for crushed Oreos, you'll need to learn how to easily crush them without making a big mess. You can use your blender or food processor to make Oreo crumbs. Or place the cookies in a plastic bag and hit them with a rolling pin until they're crushed.

Doughnuts come in all shapes and sizes. They are the perfect way to treat yourself on a lazy weekend, or to indulge in a baking adventure. Store-bought doughnuts are great, but homemade ones are even better. Here are three distinctive doughnut recipes to whet your appetite. Enjoy! Prep time (Fried Glazed): 2 hours, 30 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes Total time: 2 hours, 45 minutes

Fried dough is a typical fairground food that is tasty and tempting. When the fair is out of town, you can still make it at home and enjoy it for a cozy movie night or a stargazing evening outdoors.