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Rosemary & Olive Oil Bagels

Rosemary & Olive Oil Bagels

bread· breakfast
August 23, 2021

Rosemary & Olive Oil Bagels – Classic bagel dough is speckled with fresh rosemary leaves and a drizzle of olive…
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Homemade Bagels

Homemade Bagels

bread· breakfast
April 23, 2018

Homemade Bagels – The chewiest homemade bagels you’ll ever make, with the perfect crispy, shiny shell on the outside. You…
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Hi, my name is Sharon. I’m an accountant by day, risk-taking baker and food enthusiast by night. Come join me as I share my favorite recipes and test out new ones along the way!

fall flavors

styled shot of Sweet Yeast Rolls on a plate with a bowl of Whipped Pumpkin Butter and a basket of rolls and a pumpkin in the background, shot from a side angle

Sweet Yeast Rolls with Whipped Pumpkin Butter

slice of pistachio loaf on a cutting board with the rest of the loaf in the background

Pistachio Loaf

styled shot of Salted Caramel Apple Pie Parfaits with a pan of pie and a can of whipped cream behind it

Salted Caramel Apple Pie Parfaits

two stacked Cinnamon Chocolate Muffins and one muffin cut in half next to it and a pan of cinnamon chocolate muffins, shot from a side angle

Cinnamon Chocolate Muffins

sweet potato biscuits on parchment paper with butter to the side and a cast iron pan of more biscuits in it, shot from a side angle

Sweet Potato Biscuits

front shot of sweet potato cornbread in a cast iron skillet

Sweet Potato Cornbread

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Strawberry White Chocolate Eclairs

Gingerbread Biscotti on parchment paper

Gingerbread Biscotti

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Mint Chocolate Fudge Cookies

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Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

The Best Waffles

 

When the weather turns gray and the air feels cris When the weather turns gray and the air feels crisp, I always find myself coming back to one thing: a big pot of homemade chicken and dumplings simmering away on the stove.

This cozy classic is everything you want in a comfort food recipe: tender shredded chicken, a rich and creamy chicken soup base, fluffy biscuit-style dumplings floating on top, and just the right amount of herbs to make every spoonful warm and flavorful.

It’s the kind of meal that fills the house with the smell of slow-cooked goodness and feels like a hug in a bowl. 🫕✨ Whether you’re serving it with crusty bread or enjoying it all on its own, this chicken and dumplings recipe is hearty, nostalgic, and unbelievably satisfying.

Would you serve yours extra creamy or keep it light and brothy? 🍽️
👇 Comment DUMPLINGS and I’ll DM you the full recipe!

#chickenanddumplings #chickensoup #comfortfoodrecipes #homemadechickenanddumplings #onepotmeals #familydinner #heartymeals #souprecipe #dumplingsrecipe #easyweeknightdinner
So I use dough, whipped in pumpkin puree and spice So I use dough, whipped in pumpkin puree and spices, piped in long star-shaped swirls, and fried them golden. 

These pumpkin churros are crunchy on the outside, tender inside, coated in cinnamon-sugar, and begging for a dip.

They’re the kind of treat that makes you pause, breathe the warmth of pumpkin spice, and say, “Yes, this is comfort.” 

Whether you serve them at a cozy brunch or as the dessert that steals the show, they’re fall in a bite.

Would you dunk yours in chocolate sauce, caramel, or enjoy it plain and warm right away? 

comments CHURROS and I'll send you a recipe!

#pumpkinchurros #fallbaking #churrore­cipe  #pumpkinrecipes #cinnamonsugarchurros
Soft, chewy, absolutely loaded with peanut butter, Soft, chewy, absolutely loaded with peanut butter, oats, chocolate chips and candy-coated sweets, the kind of cookie you bring out when you really want to celebrate snack time - Monster Cookies.

These cookies are chunky, messy, and totally worth it. Whether you're dunking in milk or grabbing one on the go, they bring that joyful throw-everything-in moment we all crave.

Would you rather share a batch of Monster Cookies with friends or secretly keep them all to yourself? 🍪

Comment “COOKIES and I'll send you a recipe.

#monstercookies #peanutbuttercookies #chewycookie #homemadecookies #cookierecipes
There was an afternoon when I found myself sketchi There was an afternoon when I found myself sketching dessert ideas, not ordinary desserts, but something airy, light, yet bursting with berry sweetness. The result? Raspberries & Cream Profiteroles.

Soft choux pastry puffs topped with crispy pink craquelin, filled with vanilla-folded whipped cream swirled with fresh raspberries, and finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar. 

Comment “PROFITEROLS” and I'll send you a link to the recipe.
#raspberriesandcreamprofiteroles #profiterolerecipe #berrydesserts #chouxpastry
I still remember the first time I had fried cheese I still remember the first time I had fried cheese curd. It was a chilly night in Wisconsin, the kind of night that calls for something warm, golden, and perfectly salty. 

One bite into those crisp, beer-battered cheese curds, and I understood why people call them the ultimate game-day appetizer.

That memory inspired me to recreate the magic at home. These fried cheese curds are coated in a light beer batter, fried until puffy and golden, and paired with a creamy buttermilk ranch dip that cools down the heat from every hot, cheesy bite. 

They’re simple, crunchy, and made for sharing (or not). Perfect for parties or a weekend treat that feels straight from a pub kitchen.

👇 Comment CURDS and I’ll send you the full fried cheese curds with buttermilk ranch recipe so you can make a batch at home!

#friedcheesecurds #beerbattercheesecurds #cheesecurdsrecipe #buttermilkranch #gamedayappetizers #comfortfood #pubstylefood #snackrecipes #appetizerideas #homemaderanch

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