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Lemon Avocado Pasta Salad

Lemon Avocado Pasta Salad

appetizer· Easter· salad· Summertime Favorites
January 8, 2018

Lemon Avocado Pasta Salad – Orzo pasta is tossed with fresh cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, basil, olive oil, and fresh…
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Pigs in a Blanket Wreath

Pigs in a Blanket Wreath

appetizer· Holiday Favorites· snacks· Tailgating Recipes
December 15, 2017

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HomeGateChamp Pigs in…
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Peach & Goat Cheese Crostini (+wine pairing)

Peach & Goat Cheese Crostini (+wine pairing)

appetizer· Holiday Favorites· Summertime Favorites· Valentine's Day
November 13, 2017

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. The following content…
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Sweet Yeast Rolls with Whipped Pumpkin Butter

Sweet Yeast Rolls with Whipped Pumpkin Butter

appetizer· bread· Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites
November 6, 2017

Sweet Yeast Rolls with Whipped Pumpkin Butter – The fluffiest yeast rolls you’ve ever had with a hint of sweetness…
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Verde Chicken Tostada Bites

Verde Chicken Tostada Bites

appetizer· snacks· Tailgating Recipes
October 11, 2017

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MakeGameTimeSaucy #CollectiveBias Verde…
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Chorizo & Queso Tostones

Chorizo & Queso Tostones

appetizer· snacks· Tailgating Recipes
September 29, 2017

This post has been sponsored by The Kroger Co. Family of Stores in celebration of #HispanicHeritageMonth. As always, all opinions are…
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Cowboy Queso

Cowboy Queso

appetizer· dips· snacks· Tailgating Recipes
September 11, 2017

This post has been sponsored by Dr Pepper® and Johnsonville®. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Cowboy Queso –…
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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

three Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting on a platter with two cupcakes on a pedestal on top of cotton napkin with whole pecans sprinkled around, shot from a side angle

Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

a slice of apple cinnamon stuffed french toast on a plate with powdered sugae

Apple Cinnamon Stuffed French Toast

a hand holding up a cinnamon bun soft pretzel

Cinnamon Bun Soft Pretzels

close up of a serving bowl with sage and brown butter mashed sweet potatoes

Sage & Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes

a baking sheet with banana bread granola and a whole banana on it, shot from a side angle

Banana Bread Granola

Cinnamon Latte Whoopie Pies

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stacked maple walnut cookies on a red orange napkin and one cookie with a bite removed

Maple Walnut Cookies

a slice of victoria sandwich cake with a bite remove and a few crumbs on the plate

Victoria Sandwich Cake

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

overhead shot of finish amaretto baba cake before slicing

Amaretto Baba Cake

zoomed in shot of sour cream doughnuts and donut holes on a cloth napkin, shot from a side angle

Sour Cream Doughnuts

 

Healthy Parmesan Crusted Chicken – Chicken fillets Healthy Parmesan Crusted Chicken – Chicken fillets covered in Parmesan cheese and seasoned panko bread crumbs and baked until perfectly crispy. No frying required!
Salted Caramel Apple Pie Dip with Pie Crust Chips Salted Caramel Apple Pie Dip with Pie Crust Chips – Decadent homemade apple pie filling is combined with gooey salted caramel sauce and served with crispy cinnamon sugar pie crust chips

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/salted-caramel-apple-pie-dip-pie-crust-chips/
Sage & Browned Butter Hasselback Sweet Potatoes – Sage & Browned Butter Hasselback Sweet Potatoes – Sweet potatoes sliced “hasselback-style”, baked to perfection, and finished off with a sage & browned butter sauce to make for the best side dish in any meal

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/sage-browned-butter-hasselback-sweet-potatoes/
Orchard Harvest Salad (Panera Copycat) – Chopped r Orchard Harvest Salad (Panera Copycat) – Chopped romaine lettuce tossed with sliced pears, dried cherries, pecans, gorgonzola cheese, diced chicken and homemade cherry balsamic vinaigrette. Copycat recipe of the seasonal Orchard Harvest salad from Panera Bread. 

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/orchard-harvest-salad-panera-copycat/
French Onion Soup – Caramelized onions create the French Onion Soup – Caramelized onions create the base for this soup, which is served with a crouton and melted Gruyere cheese on top.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/french-onion-soup

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