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Think of blind baking as a head start for your crust, which is especially important when it comes to custard pies like pumpkin. It gives the crust a chance to dry out a bit before adding a wet filling—ensuring a crisp, flaky bottom and a pie that holds its shape. Here’s how to do it. Chill the Dough Once you’ve rolled the dough, transferred it to your pie plate, and crimped a beautiful edge, go ahead and stick it in the freezer until it’s firm, about 15 minutes....
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Bakuchiol, derived from bakuchi plant, is a buzzworthy skincare ingredient that’s gaining traction because it has similar antioxidant properties to retinol. According to the British Journal of Dermatology, both bakuchiol and retinol work to decrease wrinkles, even out skin tone, and diminish hyperpigmentation. Bakuchiol, however, is much less irritating than retinol, which can cause rapid cell turnover and result in redness and peeling. Also, bakuchiol is considered safe to use during pregnancy (but check with your doctor first) and won’t break down when worn in the sun, unlike retinol....
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To answer your first question, cottage pie originated in rural England and Ireland in the late 1700s, coinciding with potato’s rise as a staple in country cottage kitchens. It consists of a rich, meaty, stew-like mixture—made with ground beef and vegetables—that’s topped with a decadent buttery mashed-potato topping. Regarding your second question, the distinguishing element between cottage and Shepard’s pies is that Shepard’s uses minced lamb instead of ground beef, although the terms are commonly interchanged....
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