Another alternative to heavy fruitcakes, Panettone is lighter with less fruit. It’s easy to make and looks nice in slices.

Spicy Honey Cake with Chocolate Glaze is perfect for holiday or special occasion tea parties. It’s popular for church suppers and potlucks too. This Spicy Honey Cake recipe is moist and delicious. The Chocolate Glaze is luscious!

An easy holiday treat to make, Speculaas (Spiced Almond Cookies) make use of spices that used to be reserved for special occasions. These are much better than any supermarket cookies.