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Pumpkin Cheesecake Macarons

Pumpkin Cheesecake Macarons

Cookies· Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites· Popular Recipes
October 5, 2017

Pumpkin Cheesecake Macarons – A classic chewy french cookie is given a fall makeover with a pinch of pumpkin spice, cream…
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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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Mini Ham & Cheese Quiche with Caramelized Onions

Mini Ham & Cheese Quiche with Caramelized Onions

appetizer· breakfast· breakfast casseroles· Easter· Holiday Favorites
April 13, 2017

Mini Ham and Cheese Quiche with Caramelized Onions – A mini, buttery pastry crust filled with a mixture of eggs,…
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Traditional English Trifle

Traditional English Trifle

dessert· Easter· Holiday Favorites· Popular Recipes· Summertime Favorites
April 10, 2017

Traditional English Trifle – This traditional English trifle is a layered dessert made with ladyfingers soaked in sherry, fresh berries,…
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Pecan Sticky Buns

Pecan Sticky Buns

breakfast· doughnuts and sweet rolls· Easter· Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites
March 27, 2017

Pecan Sticky Buns – A super ooey, gooey, sticky bun made with brioche dough and tons of brown sugar and…
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Mint Brownie Truffles

Mint Brownie Truffles

bars and brownies· candy· Holiday Favorites
March 6, 2017

Mint Brownie Truffles – Transform your pan of brownies into these amazing mint brownie truffles! Simply crumble cooked brownies, add…
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Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

breakfast· breakfast casseroles· Easter· Holiday Favorites
February 23, 2017

Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole – A breakfast casserole that incorporates all of your favorite breakfast foods – eggs, bacon,…
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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

pumpkin challah bread sliced with a knife

Pumpkin Challah Bread

angled view of cup of dirt pudding

Cup of Dirt Pudding

front shot of pumpkin loaf cut into slices

My Favorite Pumpkin Loaf

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

Pumpkin Fettuccine with Sundried Tomatoes

styled shot of a stack of chocolate pecan pie cheesecake bars

Chocolate Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars

photo of cinnamon apple kolaches with granny smith apples in the background

Cinnamon Apple Kolaches

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plate of croissant french toast with powdered sugar and fruit with another plate in the background

Croissant French Toast

photo taken from the right side of oasted greek lemon potatoes sitting in a dark 9x13 pan

Greek Lemon Potatoes

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

a glass dish with pumpkin cinnamon rolls in it with some missing from the center and a spatula with a pumpkin the background, shot from a side angle

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels on a plate with sprigs of herbs in between the pinwheels, shot from overhead

Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels

 

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/
Orchard Harvest Salad (Panera Copycat) – Chopped r Orchard Harvest Salad (Panera Copycat) – Chopped romaine lettuce tossed with sliced pears, dried cherries, pecans, gorgonzola cheese, diced chicken and homemade cherry balsamic vinaigrette. Copycat recipe of the seasonal Orchard Harvest salad from Panera Bread. 

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/orchard-harvest-salad-panera-copycat/
French Onion Soup – Caramelized onions create the French Onion Soup – Caramelized onions create the base for this soup, which is served with a crouton and melted Gruyere cheese on top.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/french-onion-soup

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