A classic and by far the most-favorite cookie in my family! My mom used to make these every year when I was little (until I started baking). She used to store them in cookie tins and hide them in the garage before Christmas but my Dad and I always found them! The shortening is what keeps them from getting flat and the reason they stay nice and crunchy! CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES (WITH WALNUTS) Ingredients: 1 cups Crisco shortening 1 cup sugar 2 cups brown sugar (dark or light) 2

I have always been a fan of ricotta pie, until I tasted this recipe and then I became obsessed with it. A neighbor shared a slice of this pie with me years ago and I've made it every year for Easter since. I love the taste of the citrus in it! RICOTTA PIE 3 Cups Ricotta Cheese (or 1 ½ lbs.) ¼ Cup Flour 1 Cup Sugar 4 Eggs 2 Tablespoons Orange Rind 2 Tablespoons Lemon Rind 1 Tablespoon Vanilla 1/8 Teaspoon Salt 2 Deep Dish Pie Crusts Directions: Beat ricotta cheese, eggs, sugar

Dense, sweet and delicious Easter bread (especially when toasted with butter the next day or two). Click on the link below to watch videos on how my Mom and I make our Easter bread : https://fb.watch/aw2VenVVZD/ https://fb.watch/aw2Z7jjr_q/ EASTER BREAD 2/3 Cup Warm Water 2 packages Yeast ½ Cup Milk 2/3 Cup Sugar 1 teaspoon Salt 6 Tablespoons Butter 4 eggs 6 2/3 Cups Sifted Flour Icing (optional) Powdered sugar, milk, vanilla & salt Nonpareil beads Directions: Preheat oven to