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When to Use Chocolate Chips, Chunks, and Shavings
I’m just now coming down from my annual four-week holiday cookie baking bender, and I’ve had time to ponder some of the ways my baking was affected by various types and forms of chocolate. It’s a versatile ingredient to a point, but some chocolate shapes are better suited to certain things. Before you grab a…
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These Easy Batch-Baked Eggs Are Perfect for Christmas Morning
The holidays are coming in hot, and for some households, dinner prep will be non-stop from 5 a.m. until the forks hit the plate. I know some will claim to fast until the big meal, but I don’t ever think you should hit the court without warming up first: There’s no shame in a Christmas…
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The 7 Deadly Sins of Baking
Who among us has not binge-watched The Great British Bake Off and thought, “I could do that, easy!” only to find yourself sitting on the floor of your kitchen five hours later, weeping and holding a black disc that’s supposed to be a bundt cake while your smoke detector blares in the background?
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How to ‘Spiderweb’ Your Halloween Desserts
Knowing how to make horrific desserts is an essential skill during the month of October, especially if you live in a home with young humans. There is no shortage of silly, creepy Halloween characters, but not everyone has the artistic skill set to sculpt a Count Chocula head out of fondant. However, one of the…