Professional bakers and home cooks alike can agree that nothing is quite as satisfying as watching that seasonal quick bread rise in the oven or throwing together a hearty meatloaf or casserole.

The scent of freshly baked bread fills your kitchen. Or, maybe you prefer the sweet smell of warm sugar cookies, frosted cupcakes, and fruit-filled pies. Whether you want to whip up a batch of ...

To make the Christmas tile, first line a 12-inch loaf pan with plastic food wrap (1). Pour the cream into a bowl, add the powdered sugar (2), and whip with an electric mixer until firm and stiff (3).