If you ask my mom or aunts, they’re quick to tell you what a phenomenal cook my great-grandmother was. Next to sewing (she was a professional seamstress), cooking and baking were her greatest passions ...

Why choose just one dessert when you can have two? That’s the idea behind these easy carrot cake cheesecake bars. To start, make the carrot-packed spice cake, which is made with butter instead of oil.

Coat a 1-inch-deep 15x10 rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray or line with parchment paper. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. In a medium bowl, mix flour, cinnamon and salt.

Make quick, crowd-pleasing treats like brownies or cookies!