No, this isn’t going to be about punctuation. Nor does it have anything to do with history. It’s about that other kind of period. The one that I was so excited about before it started. The one I couldn’t wait to get. I was practically hopping up and down, waiting for this undeniable sign of womanhood. I …
Risa Nye’s recipes for Passover make us want to get cooking! If you need a few last minute additions to your seder menu, these are good. Read more from Risa on her blog. Carrot Kugel Preheat oven to 375° 4 c. grated carrots ¾ c. brown sugar 1 c. matzo meal ¾ cup butter …
Every family has its own special holiday traditions, but most of them don’t involve a giant ape. Risa Nye shares the legend of King Kong, Christmas style. Many people have lovely angel ornaments that grace the tops of their Christmas trees. Not my family, though. We don’t have an angel; we have King Kong. …
If you’re looking for a last-minute addition to your Thanksgiving dessert menu, these yummy cookies are the perfect, easy thing to make! Thanks to Risa Nye for this recipe. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies (with optional glaze) Preheat oven to 350° Cookies 1 c. shortening 1 c. sugar 1 egg 1 c. canned pumpkin 1 tsp. …
This side dish, from Risa Nye, is a perfect complement to chicken, beef, pork, or even leftover turkey! Harvest Hash Recipe Makes 4 side-dish servings 1 russet potato (1/2 pound) 3 medium parsnips (1/2 pound), peeled and cut into 1⁄2 inch cubes (1 1⁄4 c.) 1⁄2 pound butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1⁄2-inch cubes …
