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English Muffins with Whipped Fall Butters

English Muffins with Whipped Fall Butters

bread· breakfast
September 29, 2022

English Muffins with Whipped Fall Butters – Homemade English muffins go great with a fun flavored whipped butter, whether it’s…
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Snickerdoodle Biscotti

Snickerdoodle Biscotti

breakfast· dessert· snacks
September 16, 2022

Snickerdoodle Biscotti – Crispy vanilla biscotti covered in cinnamon sugar and dipped in white chocolate. The perfect accompaniment to a…
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Nutella Fruit Waffle

Nutella Fruit Waffle

breakfast· dessert· Easter· Holiday Favorites
August 11, 2022

Nutella Fruit Waffle – Buttery, airy waffles are topped with Nutella and sliced fruit Today’s recipe is a recreation of…
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Banana Stuffed Cinnamon Toast

Banana Stuffed Cinnamon Toast

breakfast
August 4, 2022

Banana stuffed cinnamon toast – Thick slices of white bread are stuffed with bananas, dipped in a custard, and fried…
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Bakery-Style Blueberry Muffins

Bakery-Style Blueberry Muffins

breakfast· muffins
August 1, 2022

Bakery-Style Blueberry Muffins – Tall blueberry muffins with a crisp sugar coating on top. Happy back to school week! If…
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Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Grits

Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Grits

breakfast· Easter
April 11, 2022

Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Grits – Cheese grits are topped with a poached egg, chopped bacon, and a drizzle of…
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Truffle Scrambled Eggs

Truffle Scrambled Eggs

breakfast· Easter
March 31, 2022

Truffle Scrambled Eggs – Creamy eggs are cooked in a white truffle oil with a hint of chopped chives and…
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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

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Chocolate Cinnamon Babka

two mugs of Cinnamon Maple Latte topped with whipped cream and sprinkled with pecans with dunkin donuts creamer and a stack of pumpkins on top of a cloth napkin, shot from a side angle

Cinnamon Maple Latte

a stack of three Apple Cider Crumb Doughnuts on a cloth napkin with more doughnuts around them, shot from the front

Apple Cider Crumb Doughnuts

Candied Pecans

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Sweet Potato Gratin

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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Parfaits

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Cherry Almond Soufflé

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French Almond Cakes (Financiers)

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Stone Fruit Tart

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Portuguese Egg Tarts

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Mini Ham & Cheese Quiche with Caramelized Onions

 

Orange Chicken – Chicken is fried in tempura batte Orange Chicken – Chicken is fried in tempura batter and then tossed in a homemade sticky orange sauce to make for a yummy Chinese dish

RECIPE: https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/orange-chicken/
Roasted Garlic Mushrooms – Cremini mushrooms are l Roasted Garlic Mushrooms – Cremini mushrooms are loaded with garlic, olive oil, and butter, roasted until cooked through, and finished off with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh parsley
Cookies & Cream Macarons – A classic French cookie Cookies & Cream Macarons – A classic French cookie, with a cookies & cream twist. Made from a classic French macarons recipe with chocolate cookie crumbs added to the shell recipe and filled with a cookies & cream buttercream
Grilled Peach Sundaes – Fresh peaches are grilled Grilled Peach Sundaes – Fresh peaches are grilled and served with cinnamon butter, vanilla bean ice cream, and homemade cinnamon granola

RECIPE: https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/grilled-peach-sundaes/
Sweet Corn Risotto with Crispy Shrimp – Creamy, ch Sweet Corn Risotto with Crispy Shrimp – Creamy, cheesy homemade risotto is taken up a notch with fresh sweet yellow corn and paired perfect with SeaPak® Butterfly Shrimp and Clos du Bois Chardonnay.

RECIPE: https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/sweet-corn-risotto-crispy-shrimp/

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