Author: Republisher

If you’re mixing this in a food processor, cold cream cheese is fine. If you’re using a handmixer or stand mixer, it’s best to have the cream cheese softened at room temperature first. ¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar⅓ cup (45 grams) cornstarch½ teaspoon kosher salt1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg¼ teaspoon ground ginger½ cup (100 grams) light brown sugar1 pound cream cheese (2 8-ounce/227-gram packages) (see Note)3 large eggs1 ¼ cups canned pumpkin puree (less than a 15-ounce/425-gram can) Heat oven: To 425°F (218°C). Line a loaf pan with one big piece of parchment paper pressed…

Made-from-scratch brown sugar isn’t a new idea by any stretch, but in the past, it wasn’t something I ever cared about. In part, I was skeptical that a “homemade” mix of refined white sugar and mass-produced molasses could somehow taste any better than “real” brown sugar…a mix of refined white sugar and mass-produced molasses. My logic was that, unless you bothered to start with a jar of particularly delicious small-batch molasses, there were no real gains to be had—a logic that fell apart the moment a friend of mine called in a panic because she was out of brown sugar…

These chocolate pecan shortbread bars are sweet and buttery with lots of brown sugar flavor. Topped with melted chocolate and chopped pecans, they are gooey and irresistible!    These one bowl buttery chocolate pecan shortbread bars are made with a brown sugar shortbread base then topped with chocolate and chopped pecans. Like any of my best shortbread cookies, they melt in your mouth yet are so simple to put together. They taste similar to homemade toffee but are quick and easy to make because the base is my brown sugar simple shortbread cookies and instead of rolling or cutting, all…

Million dollar chocolate chip cookies are a perfect balance of sweet and salty, with a rich, buttery flavor. The combination of not one but three types of chocolate—mini semi-sweet, bittersweet, and milk chocolate—creates a complex chocolate experience, with each bite offering a different nuance. Instant espresso granules subtly enhance the chocolate flavor without being overtly coffee-like. The texture is soft and chewy in the center with slightly crispy edges, and the varied chocolate chips provide delightful pockets of melted goodness. To put it simply, this is a GOOD chocolate chip cookie! In fact, we’d bet most people would pay a…

Ready to enjoy one of Japan’s coziest meals? Nabemono, or nabe, are Japanese hot pot dishes cooked right at the table. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the basics so you can make a warm, comforting Japanese hot pot at home anytime. Quick Overview When the weather turns cold or rainy, many Japanese families turn to nabe (鍋). A pot of simmering broth, fresh ingredients, and everyone cooking together at the table—this is the heart of a Japanese hot pot meal. Why you’ll love nabe: A cozy, shareable meal that brings everyone together Easy to customize with your favorite…