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Creamy Ice Cream

The faster the freezing process, the smoother the ice cream. Make and chill the ice cream mixture a day before you plan to freeze to produce a higher yield and creamier texture [more]

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Brownies

The name “brownies” first appeared in the 1896 Boston Cooking School Cookbook, where it describes molasses cakes baked in small tins. The first known recipe for brownies was published in … [more]