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Tiramisu Frozen Coffee

Tiramisu Frozen Coffee

drinks· Popular Recipes· Summertime Favorites
April 24, 2017

This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group®  and The J.M. Smucker Company,…
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Berry Mimosas

Berry Mimosas

drinks· Holiday Favorites· Summertime Favorites· Valentine's Day
April 17, 2017

Berry Mimosas – A refreshing and simple mimosa made with mixed berry simple syrup and prosecco or champagne that you…
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Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate

Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate

drinks· Holiday Favorites
December 12, 2016

Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate – A yummy, comforting hot chocolate, with a special new addition: creamy peanut butter! Ready in…
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Cranberry Lime Mojitos

Cranberry Lime Mojitos

drinks· Holiday Favorites· Popular Recipes· Summertime Favorites· Valentine's Day
December 5, 2016

Cranberry Lime Mojitos – A festive twist on this classic drink. Mint, sugar, lime, cranberry juice, and rum come together to…
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Wine Milkshakes

Wine Milkshakes

drinks· ice cream· Summertime Favorites· Valentine's Day
November 10, 2016

Wine Milkshakes – With just two ingredients, this is the easiest boozy drink you will ever make. Just blend dessert…
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Sparkling Apple Cider Sangria

Sparkling Apple Cider Sangria

drinks· Easter· Fall Flavors· Summertime Favorites
October 24, 2016

Sparkling Apple Cider Sangria – Apple cider, prosecco, amaretto, and ginger ale combine to make this delicious sangria. A perfect cocktail…
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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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Butterscotch Vanilla Bean Sauce

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Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

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Quinoa Harvest Salad

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Chocolate Pecan Pie

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Pumpkin Crumb Cake

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Pistachio Loaf

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Chocolate Berry Fritters

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Strawberry Brioche Buns

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Pistachio Pancakes

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.

Sweet Corn Risotto with Crispy Shrimp (+ wine pairing)

Candied Pecans

 

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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