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Red Velvet Loaf

Red Velvet Loaf

cake· dessert· Valentine's Day
January 31, 2019

Red Velvet Loaf – Ultra-moist red velvet loaf cake topped with fluffy cream cheese frosting Okay I’m taking a break…
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Peanut Butter Banana Bites

Peanut Butter Banana Bites

dessert· snacks
January 24, 2019

Peanut Butter Banana Bites – Sliced bananas are topped with peanut butter and dipped in chocolate to make a yummy,…
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Pumpkin Banana Bread

Pumpkin Banana Bread

bread· cake· dessert· Fall Flavors· Popular Recipes
November 1, 2018

Pumpkin Banana Bread – Ultra-moist banana bread gets even better with the addition of pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice. Man,…
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Pumpkin Oatmeal Cream Pies

Pumpkin Oatmeal Cream Pies

Cookies· dessert· Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites· Popular Recipes
September 6, 2018

Pumpkin Oatmeal Cream Pies – Vanilla frosting is sandwiched between two chewy pumpkin oatmeal cookies to make the perfect spiced…
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PB&J Doughnuts

PB&J Doughnuts

breakfast· dessert· doughnuts and sweet rolls· Easter
August 9, 2018

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CanYouCoffee #CollectiveBias PB&J…
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Peanut Butter Hot Fudge

Peanut Butter Hot Fudge

candy· dessert· Valentine's Day
July 30, 2018

Peanut Butter Hot Fudge – Peanut butter and chocolate come together to make a rich hot fudge perfect for topping…
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Mint Cookie Ice Cream

Mint Cookie Ice Cream

dessert· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites
July 26, 2018

Mint Cookie Ice Cream – Fresh mint ice cream is loaded with crushed Oreo cookies and swirls of fudge to make…
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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

overhead shot of bright pumpkin fettuccine on a white plate with sundried tomatoes and wilted spinach throughout

Pumpkin Fettuccine with Sundried Tomatoes

warm banana bread with a couple bites removed sitting on a plate with two scoops on butter pecan ice cream stacked on top and caramelized bananas over the top and a spoon on the side

Banana Bread Sundae

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

Caramel Macchiato Cupcakes

close up of two brown sugar cinnamon cookie bars stacked on top of each other

Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cookie Bars

oatmeal rolls sitting on a baking sheet

Oatmeal Dinner Rolls

zoomed in shot of a plate of stacked chocolate gingerbread truffles with one with a bite out of it, shot from a side angle

Chocolate Gingerbread Truffles

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close up of pretzel bread pudding slice on a plate in a pool of whiskey sauce

Pretzel Bread Pudding

salted caramel banana cream puffs on a round serving plate with bananas in the background

Salted Caramel Banana Cream Puffs

photo of two glasses of sangria with the pitcher in the background

Cranberry Apple Sangria

Peach & Goat Cheese Crostini on a platter topped with basil and balsamic vinaigrette, shot from a side angle

Peach & Goat Cheese Crostini (+wine pairing)

a plate of BLT benedicts on a cloth napkin with half a lemon in the background, shot from a side angle

BLT Benedict

 

Parmesan & Thyme Potatoes Au Gratin – Thinly slice Parmesan & Thyme Potatoes Au Gratin – Thinly sliced russet potatoes layered in a casserole dish with heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and fresh thyme. This dish is so simple to make but is super impressive for any occasion!

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/parmesan-thyme-potatoes-au-gratin/
No-Knead Harvest Wheat Bread – This chewy, rustic No-Knead Harvest Wheat Bread – This chewy, rustic bread is speckled with golden raisins, dried cranberries, and walnuts and is super easy to make with this no-knead recipe.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/no-knead-harvest-wheat-bread
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/

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