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  • Sunday MumDay

    We mentioned yesterday that you're on your own if you haven't yet made
 Mother's Day plans.  Alas, we've decided to take pity on you, mainly 
because we're idiots who didn't realize it was up to us to make p... more

  • Father's Day Out

    Father's Day is right around the corner, and being a busy Broke Girl this summer (those marathon Bloody Mary brunches and beach afternoons really are a time suck), it's possible you've neglected to plan anything. Being procrastination-p... more

  • BGG Weekender

    The most wonderful thing about the 4th of July Holiday (besides, you know, U-S-A, U-S-A!) is that it's the one day of the year on which nothing is expected of you beyond eating, drinking and staring at shiny objects as they explode in the sky. ... more

  • Beach Beauty Survival Kit from Celeb Stylist Sarah Uslan

    Everyone wants to look hot at the beach, but wearing a pound of makeup with your bikini is just not a good look.   Heavy makeup will smudge, smear, or wash off in about five minutes, and the thick-eyeliner-and-dramatic-lipstick look may work a... more

  • Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas & Party Tips

    Assuming we’re not the only ones who have done nothing to prepare for this weekend other than inhale frightening amounts of candy corn (somebody help!!), we’ve compiled a Broke Girl’s Halloween guide replete with last-minute co... more

  • Gift Guide: Girlfriend Gifts Under $25

    We don't mean to brag, but we have something like a million girlfriends.  While this comes in handy after break-ups and on days when we need someone to sit around with in fat pants, it can be a bit rough on our bank accounts.  Bachelo... more

  • Baked Acorn Squash with Brown Sugar & Maple Syrup

    Ingredients: • 2 acorn squashes, cut into quarters • 4 tablespoons brown sugar • 4 tablespoons butter, softened • 3 tablespoons maple syrup • Few pinches of salt • Few pinches of black pepper (optional) Direct... more

  • 7 Simple Thanksgiving Dishes For Lazy Chefs

    Sure, we love a good turkey as much as the next person, but what really gets us excited about Thanksgiving are the plates that come with the turkey -- side dishes and dessert make our little hearts go pitter-patter. Whether you’re helping Gra... more

  • Honey-Roasted Pecans

    Ingredients: • 1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup) • 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper • 1 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice • 8 oz pecan halves (2 cups) Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. P... more

  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts

    Roasted Brussels Sprouts Ingredients: • 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts • 3 tablespoons olive oil • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper &bull...; more

  • Cinnamon-Glazed Carrots

    Ingredients: • 1 (16 ounce) package baby carrots  • 1/4 cup honey • 2 tablespoons butter (or stick margarine) • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions: 1. Cook carrots by your preferred method (steaming, microwave, ... more

  • Butternut Squash Ravioli

    Ingredients:   • 1 pound butternut squash, cooked  • 1 pound ricotta cheese, whole or part skim  • 1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated  • 1/2 teaspoon salt  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper  ...; more

  • Low-Cal Butterscotch-Pumpkin Mousse

    There are many variations of this recipe, but our favorite is this one from Taste of Home.  Ingredients: • 1-1/2 cups cold fat-free milk • 1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant butterscotch pudding mix • 1/2 cup canned pu... more

  • Pumpkin Crumble

    Ingredients: 1. can of Pumpkin (30 oz) 2. 4 eggs slightly beaten 3. 1 ¼ cups sugar 4. ½ teaspoon cinnamon 5. 2/3 teaspoon ginger 6. 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 7. 1 ½ cups half and half 8. 1 box yellow cake mix 9. one ... more

  • Small Biz Saturday -- Exclusive Discounts To Our Local Favs

    We have some ingenious advice to give you in regard to Black Friday -- if you are completely insane and enjoy things like traffic, cashier lines, and crazed bargain-hunters fueled on grande pumpkin spice lattes, go to just about any store you like ... more

  • You CAN Afford Fred Segal

    We love December.  We love it for all of the obvious reasons (back-to-back holidays, gingerbread lattes...), but we also love it because it’s the one time of year we don’t feel guilty about spending a lot of time shopping.  To... more

  • Classic (and Not-So-Classic) New York City for the Holidays

    by Ashley & Carolyn from The Lazy Travelers, with contribution by Donna C.  There’s a reason the best holiday movies take place in New York City. From Miracle on 34th Street to Elf, Hollywood knows what’s up: there is no othe... more

  • Basic Brittle

    Ingredients: Vegetable Oil Cooking Spray 1 1/2 Cups Sugar 1/2 Cup Light Corn Sugar Mix-ins, According to Variation  Directions: 1. Coat a 12-by-17-inch rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. Bring sugar and corn syrup to a boil in a ... more

  • Gingerbread Truffles

    Ingredients:  1 cup white chocolate chips 3 tablespoon light corn syrup  1/2 cup evaporated mlik 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon cloves 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt... more

  • Sugared Cranberries

    Ingredients: 2 cups granulated sugar 2 cups water 2 cups fresh cranberries 3/4 cup superfine sugar Directions: 1. Combine granulated sugar and water in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring mixture until sugar dissolves. Bring to a... more

  • Peppermint Bark

    Ingredients:  Butter parchmont 2 pounds bittersweet chocolate 1 tablespoon solid vegetable shortening 2 pounds peppermint candy  Directions 1. Line a 12- by 15-inch baking sheet with cooking parchment; butter parchment. Chop 2 po... more

  • Last-Minute Gifts: Homemade Candy

    If you’re anything like us, you a) can’t afford to buy every single member in your extended family and circle of friends a gift and b) don’t have it together time-wise even if you could. To help you out on what to get your Aunt Ca... more

  • Pumpkin Ginger Soup

    Ingredients:  2 lbs. pumpkin (or squash), peeled and cubed 1 large sweet (Vidalia or Sweet Spanish) onion, peeled 2 large cloves garlic, minced 3-4 cups low sodium chicken broth 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon (or 2-3 sticks) sea sal... more

  • Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

    Ingredients: Seeds from 1 large pumpkin, rinsed and dried 2 tablespoons olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. 2. Scatter pumpkin seeds onto a sheet pan in a single la... more

  • Ginger Jeweled Salad Recipe

    Ingredients: 1 tablespoon fresh ginger juice (made by grating a 4-5-inch piece of ginger into a pile and then pressing it against a strainer to extract the ginger juice) 2 tablespoons white wine or Champagne vinegar fine grain sea salt ... more

  • Easy Green Beans Almondine

    Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed 1 tablespoon (1 turn around the pan) extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon butter Salt Toasted slivered or sliced almonds, for garnish Directions: 1. Cook green beans 5 minutes in 1-inch ... more

  • Thomas Keller’s Roast Chicken with Root Vegetables

    Ingredients: One 4 to 4 1/2 lb chicken Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 6 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled 6 thyme sprigs 2 large leeks 3 tennis-ball-sized rutabagas 2 tennis-ball-sized turnips 4 medium carrots, pee... more

  • Idiot-Proof Walnut Fudge

    Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter 4 oz. unsweetened chocolate 1 egg, unbeaten 2 tbsp. light cream 1 tsp. vanilla 1 lb. box powdered sugar (4 cups) 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts Directions: 1. Melt butter and chocolate over hot... more

  • Carrot Oatmeal Cookies

    Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour 1 teaspoon baking powder scant 1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt 1 cup rolled oats 2/3 cup chopped walnuts 1 cup shredded carrots 1/2 cup real maple syrup, room temperature 1/2 cup unr... more

  • Our Favorite Drool-Worthy Holiday Dishes

    One of us used to eat Christmas dinner at Medieval Times because it is one of the few restaurants open every day of the year. (And no, we're not Jewish.)  Somehow having surpassed this childhood trauma (or awesomeness, depending how you lo... more

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