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A dozen bite-size pumpkin cheesecakes with salted caramel and toasted pecans

Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes

Perfect for Thanksgiving and fall gatherings, these little pumpkin cheesecakes sit atop a Biscoff crust. Super simple to make - no water bath and no worries about cracked tops. Make with chocolate chips or top with salted caramel and toasted pecans. Flexible and adaptable.

photo by Caroline Attwood of broken egg shells in a bowl

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What to do with eggshells

We bakers use a LOT of eggs. Is there anything you can do with them? Check out this list from Reader's Digest for some ideas for getting the most from your eggs. Put them on your faceTo restore a youthful glow to...

Colombian farmer holding out a cacao pod

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Cocoa powder types and when to use them

Consider this an ode to my favorite cocoa powder, Saco brand, a combination of natural and Dutch process (or "dutched") cocoa. I'm sad to say I can no longer find it at any local grocer, so must now order it...

Several brands and types of butter in their packaging

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What's the difference between butters?

Butter. It's that magical ingredient that makes baked goods so delicious, sauces so creamy and bread so addictive for those of us with a carb addiction.When we go to the supermarket, there are lots of types on offer, with a...

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Mixer Mistakes You Are Probably Making

1 You haven't read your owner's manual Don't use your mixer again without consulting your use and care guide. It will tell you how many pounds/cups of flour your mixer can handle at once and help you decide whether or not...