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This loaf doesn’t need much more than the sweet-and-toasty crunch of sugar and slivered almonds to showcase its lovely texture and egg-wash shine. A newbie to braided breads? Don’t worry; the dough is deceptively easy to work with. If you’ve ever plaited a friendship bracelet—or hair, let’s be honest—you’re more than qualified to pull off this springtime baking project.

Easy recipes (with minimal clean up).

Bored of canned tomato sauce? Try this three-ingredient quick-fix.

Of course that fierce, forever love is a given—but the actual day-in, day-out vagaries of parenting? For me, and a growing number of North American moms, that’s a hard pass.

From solid bars to melt-in-your-mouth truffles, this is what sweet dreams are made of.