These small spicy cakes are part of many family holiday celebrations. Pfeffernuesse (Pepper Nuts) feature spices that were once luxuries to be saved for festive occasions.

These delicious Basic Butter Cookies or Butter Biscuits are easy to make and perfect for any holiday or celebration table. Let the whole family help with cutting them out and decorating them. This simple Butter Cookie recipe can be used to make other pastries by adding fillings or toppings.

These spiced cakes are one of the sweet pleasures of the holiday season. Spicy Lebkuchen contain winter dried fruits and nuts plus warming spices. They can be left plain or decorated lavishly.

Get that spritz cookie/biscuit press out of the cupboard! Spritz Cookies are delicious, fast and easy to make. Decorated or plain, Spritz Cookies are a holiday hit!

Biscochitos are a traditional holiday treat in the Southwest. These New Mexican Biscochitos are sweet, anise-flavoured cookies (biscuits), perfect for a holiday tea. Not surprisingly, New Mexican Biscochitos are the state cookie/biscuit of New Mexico.

Delicious Wedding Cookies are very simple to make with chopped nuts, butter, sugar and flour. But why wait for a wedding to enjoy them? Enjoy these festive Wedding Cookies any time.

Try a taste of Italy! With three sorts of chocolate, Italian Chocolate Gelato is delicious! It’s guilt-free, since it’s not loaded with fat. Try this easy Italian Chocolate Gelato recipe for a fantastic family dessert.

Welcome to the Land of Enchantment! Enjoy a traditional New Mexican chocolate drink. Great for breakfast or afternoon coffee. It’s easy to make this hot chocolate in large quantities for church suppers or potlucks.

Navajo Tacos are an economical main course, popular in the Southwest. This is an easy recipe the whole family will love. Navajo Tacos are also great for buffets.

Try a taste of Italy! Traditional Italian Biscotti or Cantuccini are easy-to-make biscuits/cookies. Try this simple recipe for a delicious Traditional Italian treat. Learn how to make Traditional Italian Biscotti or Cantuccini!