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Double Chocolate Biscotti

Double Chocolate Biscotti

Cookies· dessert· Valentine's Day
December 19, 2019

Double Chocolate Biscotti – Chocolate cookies are loaded with chocolate chips and baked twice to make them extra crispy and…
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Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Snowballs

Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Snowballs

Cookies· dessert· Holiday Favorites
December 12, 2019

Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Snowballs – Buttery cookie dough is baked with tons of cinnamon and chocolate chips and them rolled…
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Chocolate Snickerdoodles

Chocolate Snickerdoodles

Cookies· dessert· Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites· Popular Recipes· Valentine's Day
November 7, 2019

Chocolate Snickerdoodles – Chewy, rich chocolate cookies are rolled in cinnamon sugar to give them a comforting spice that is…
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Danish Butter Cookies

Danish Butter Cookies

Cookies· dessert
August 22, 2019

Danish Butter Cookies – Simple shortbread cookies made with just butter, flour, sugar, and eggs that are crispy on the…
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Cookies & Cream Macarons

Cookies & Cream Macarons

Cookies· dessert· Popular Recipes
May 20, 2019

Cookies & Cream Macarons – A classic French cookie, with a cookies & cream twist. Made from a classic French macarons…
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Pistachio Snowballs

Pistachio Snowballs

Cookies· dessert· Easter· Holiday Favorites
March 28, 2019

Pistachio Snowballs – Dense pistachio cookies covered in powdered sugar to make them look like snowballs I can’t get enough…
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Pistachio Macarons

Pistachio Macarons

Cookies· dessert· Popular Recipes
March 4, 2019

Pistachio Macarons – Nutty, fancy little French macarons made with freshly chopped pistachios and filled with an homemade pistachio buttercream…
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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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Apple Pie Slider Doughnuts

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Pretzel Bread Pudding

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Carrot Snack Cake

caramel macchiato cupcakes some drizzled with caramel sauce, shot from the front

Caramel Macchiato Cupcakes

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Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew

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Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Sage Browned Butter

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Pecan Pie Brownies

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Pecan Sticky Buns

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Chocolate Hazelnut Toffee

apple cinnamon monkey bread with a chunk out of it and sliced apples in front, shot from a side angle

Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread

Sausage Egg & Cheese Pastry Muffins on a platter with a sprig of rosemary, shot from a side angle

Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Pastry Muffins

 

Skillet Naan Bread – yogurt dough proved and coo Skillet Naan Bread – yogurt dough proved and cooked on a cast-iron skillet to make restaurant-quality Indian flatbread at home! 

I always thought making naan required a tandoor oven, you guys! But a cast-iron skillet gets just as hot and gives you those perfect charred spots! 

The yogurt in the dough makes it soft and pillowy, and the cast-iron creates that authentic flavor!

Pro tip: Don't skimp on kneading time – a full 8 minutes ensures the dough isn't tough and gets perfectly fluffy!

Perfect for pairing with curry, dal, soups, or for dipping in hummus! 🍛

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Mango Coconut Sticky Rice – sushi rice cooked wi Mango Coconut Sticky Rice – sushi rice cooked with coconut milk and fresh mango for a tropical side dish! 🥭

This is a SAVORY version of the sweet Thai dessert, you guys! I created this to stay in the savory spectrum so you can serve it with any entree during the week! 

The rice cooker does ALL the work! Just add everything, press start, and walk away!

Pro tip: I love the texture of mango as it cooks with the rice, but if you prefer fresh mango chunks, add them after the rice is done!

Perfect for pairing with grilled chicken, fish, tacos, or any Caribbean-inspired meal! 🌴
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Peanut Butter Banana Bites – sliced bananas topp Peanut Butter Banana Bites – sliced bananas topped with peanut butter and dipped in chocolate! A yummy, guilt-free treat that's great fresh or frozen!

I was inspired by those frozen chocolate-covered bananas from Disney World, you guys! I added peanut butter because I LOVE peanut butter, banana, and chocolate together!

Once I made these, I discovered I love them better FRESH instead of frozen! The banana flavor is way more present when they're fresh!

Pro tip: Cut your banana slices thick to make them easier to dip in chocolate – thin slices fall apart!

Perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings, healthy snacking, or anytime you want a guilt-free treat! 

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Rice Cooker Spanish Rice – jasmine rice cooked w Rice Cooker Spanish Rice – jasmine rice cooked with chicken broth, tomatoes, onions, and spices! The rice cooker does ALL the work!

I always burned rice on the stove, you guys! No matter what I did! But since using a rice cooker almost a decade ago, my rice comes out perfectly fluffy every time!

Just throw all the ingredients in, turn it on, and walk away! The work is done for you!

Pro tip: Make sure to include some of the tomato juice when measuring – we need it to help cook the rice properly!

Perfect for taco night, burrito bowls, fajitas, or anytime you want flavorful rice without the fuss! 

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Easy Ravioli Lasagna – meat sauce, cheese raviol Easy Ravioli Lasagna – meat sauce, cheese ravioli, and mozzarella layered to make the easiest baked pasta dish! 

You guys have LOVED my easy dinner recipes lately, so here's another one! This lasagna cuts prep time in half while keeping all the same flavors and textures you love! 

The genius shortcut? Frozen cheese ravioli = no boiling pasta + no mixing ricotta! The ravioli cooks in the oven and the cheese filling acts as the ricotta layer!

Pro tip: Drain the beef well after cooking before adding sauce – otherwise it'll be too greasy!

Perfect for weeknight dinners, family meals, potlucks, or anytime you want lasagna without the fuss! 

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