Baking is the most enjoyable way to spend an afternoon. In our home, I do the most of the cooking, but it’s the baking recipes that put Jack and me together. He might spread pizza dough as I prepare the toppings, or we might team up to create a jumbo tray of cinnamon rolls to eat the next morning. Quick baking ideas are a perfect excuse to bring the kids into the kitchen if you have them. Allow them to lick the spoon while they mix brownies or decorate a batch of cookies with colourful sprinkles and frosting. Although the procedure will be chaotic, the end product will be tasty.