I'm a former pastry cook. Here are 6 of my favorite easy ways to upgrade a box of brownie mix.

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Though I think boxed brownie mixes are pretty close to perfect, there are a few simple ways I'd upgrade them.

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I attended pastry school in France. Here are 8 tricks I've learned for making the perfect cookies.

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A side-by-side image of a woman next to a baking sheet full of cookies and an image of different kinds of chocolate chip cookies.
After attending pastry school and working in several bakeries, I've learned some tips for making the best cookies.

Allison Chen

As a former pastry cook, here are 8 of my favorite ways to upgrade a box of cake mix

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There are a lot of cheap, simple ways to upgrade a cake mix.

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Michelin-starred pastry chef rates 19 desserts from movies and TV for realism

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Chef and restaurateur Camari Mick breaks down dessert scenes from movies and TV based on realism.

I left my career in Atlanta, went to pastry school, and moved to the South of France. I'm finally at peace here.

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Dawn Belisle in Nice, France.
Dawn Belisle in Nice, France.

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6 easy ways to upgrade a box of brownie mix, from a former pastry cook

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Pan with brownies in it, spatula scooping one out
Although I think boxed brownie mixes are pretty close to perfect, there are a few simple ways I'd upgrade them.

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A world-renowned chocolatier shares the 2 store-bought chocolate brands he buys for himself

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Chocolatier Christophe Rull shared his favorite store-bought chocolate brands.

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Posting about my low-paid job on TikTok helped me earn big. Now I can do what I love without worrying about money.

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Photo collage featuring pastry chef Allison, with a variety of pastries in the background (croissants, pies, and bread)
Chen was able to make $23,600 after posting five ads on TikTok.

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