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Birthday Cake Remix Ice Cream

Birthday Cake Remix Ice Cream

dessert· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites
February 8, 2018

Birthday Cake Remix Ice Cream – The famous ice cream flavor from Coldstone Creamery can now be created at home. Made…
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Souffles

Chocolate Peanut Butter Souffles

cake· dessert· Valentine's Day
February 5, 2018

Chocolate Peanut Butter Souffles – Rich chocolate souffles are filled with a creamy peanut butter center to make for an…
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Chocolate Berry Cups

Chocolate Berry Cups

candy· dessert· Valentine's Day
January 29, 2018

Chocolate Berry Cups – Homemade dark chocolate cups are filled with fresh berries and topped with a drizzle of dark…
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White Chocolate Cream Puffs

White Chocolate Cream Puffs

dessert· Easter· Holiday Favorites· Valentine's Day
December 26, 2017

White Chocolate Cream Puffs – Light and airy puffs are filled with homemade white chocolate pastry cream and finished with…
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Peanut Butter Blossoms

Peanut Butter Blossoms

Cookies· dessert· Holiday Favorites
December 7, 2017

Peanut Butter Blossoms – Chewy, yet fluffy peanut butter cookies are baked and then topped with a milk chocolate Hershey Kiss. The perfect…
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Classic Cannoli Dip

Classic Cannoli Dip

dessert· dips· snacks
November 27, 2017

Classic Cannoli Dip – A creamy dessert dip made from whipped cannoli filling using real marscapone cheese and served with…
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Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Bread Pudding

Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Bread Pudding

dessert· Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites
November 9, 2017

This post has been sponsored by High Road Ice Cream. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Bread…
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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

picture of apple pecan farro salad served on a white plate

Apple Pecan Farro Salad

Candied Pecans

plate of pecan sticky bun

Pecan Sticky Buns

a slice of peach upside down cake on a white plate with the rest of the cake in the background

Peach Upside-down Cake

close up angle of pumpkin cinnamon roll pancakes stacked on a white plate

Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

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

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Red Velvet Macarons - A classic french cookie made with a red velvet cookie and cream cheese filling. A elegant little dessert perfect for bridal showers and tea parties!

Red Velvet Macarons

Berry Mimosas in flutes pictured with champagne and bowl of berries

Berry Mimosas

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Roasted Strawberry Bundt Cake

plate of mini ham and cheese quiche with caramelized onions and a plan of quiche in the back

Mini Ham & Cheese Quiche with Caramelized Onions

a plate of pistachio snowballs with one cut in half on top of the plate, shot from the front

Pistachio Snowballs

 

The ULTIMATE Slow Cooker Short Ribs Recipe 🍷🥩

These are hands down the most tender, fall-off-the-bone short ribs you'll ever make! The secret? A rich red wine gravy that transforms these beef ribs into pure melt-in-your-mouth magic.

I'm not exaggerating when I say these are more tender than any smoked brisket I've had. The bone literally falls out after cooking, and you won't need a knife - just a fork!

Why you'll LOVE this recipe:
✨ Fork-tender, fall-apart beef
✨ Rich red wine gravy (SO flavorful!)
✨ Made in your slow cooker - minimal effort
✨ Perfect for Sunday dinner or special occasions
✨ Looks impressive but surprisingly easy

The key is searing the ribs first for that gorgeous crust (don't skip this step!), then letting the slow cooker work its magic for 7-8 hours. 

The red wine and beef complement each other beautifully and create the most incredible depth of flavor.

Serve these over fluffy mashed potatoes or hearty pappardelle pasta to soak up all that amazing gravy! Trust me, you'll want every last drop.

Want the full recipe? Comment RIBS below and I'll send it straight to your DMs! 💌
What's your favorite slow cooker meal? Let me know! 👇

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The EASIEST Pistachio Biscotti Recipe ☕🥜 Eve The EASIEST Pistachio Biscotti Recipe ☕🥜

Ever wondered how to make those fancy Italian cookies you see at the coffee shop? Turns out they're SO much easier than you think! 

These twice-baked pistachio biscotti are crunchy, nutty, and absolutely perfect for dunking into your morning coffee or afternoon espresso.

Here's why you'll love this recipe:
✨ Simple ingredients you probably already have
✨ Pistachios add the perfect nutty flavor
✨ They stay fresh all week (hello, meal prep!)
✨ Make amazing homemade gifts

The secret? They're baked twice - first as a log, then sliced and baked again for that signature crunch. The almond extract brings out the pistachio flavor beautifully, and trust me, once you try dunking these into your coffee, you'll never go back!

Want the full recipe? Comment BISCOTTI below and I'll send it straight to your DMs! 💌

Have you made biscotti before? What's your favorite flavor? Let me know! 👇

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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!

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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!

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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.

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