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Raspberry Almond Muffins

Raspberry Almond Muffins

breakfast· Easter· muffins· pastries· Valentine's Day
January 29, 2023

Raspberry Almond Muffins – Yummy breakfast muffins made with all-purpose flour and almond flour and loaded with fresh raspberries. Who…
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Pistachio Loaf

Pistachio Loaf

bread· breakfast· cake· dessert· Easter· Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites· pastries· snacks
January 15, 2023

Pistachio Loaf – Real pistachios are ground and added to olive oil, eggs, sugar, flour, and a hint of almond…
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Salted Caramel Banana Cream Puffs

Salted Caramel Banana Cream Puffs

dessert· Easter· Holiday Favorites· pastries
December 29, 2022

Salted Caramel Banana Cream Puffs – Homemade choux puffs are filled with fresh whipped cream, a slice of banana and…
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Blackberry Doughnut Cake

Blackberry Doughnut Cake

breakfast· cake· doughnuts and sweet rolls· Easter· Holiday Favorites· pastries
November 27, 2022

Blackberry Doughnut Cake – A dense coffee cake with a hint of nutmeg, filled with blackberry preserves, and covered in…
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Sweet Potato Sticky Buns

Sweet Potato Sticky Buns

dessert· doughnuts and sweet rolls· pastries
October 30, 2022

Sweet Potato Sticky Buns – Sweet dough is wrapped up with a sweet potato paste, baked in a gooey sauce,…
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Pumpkin Churros

Pumpkin Churros

dessert· Fall Flavors· pastries
October 23, 2022

Pumpkin Churros – Pumpkin choux dough is fried up in hot oil and then tossed in cinnamon sugar. Churros are…
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Strawberry Brioche Buns

Strawberry Brioche Buns

doughnuts and sweet rolls· Holiday Favorites· pastries· Valentine's Day
September 13, 2022

Strawberry Brioche Buns – Brioche bread in topped with lemon custard and strawberries and sprinkled with pearl sugar before it’s…
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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

close up of sliced loaf of chocolate cinnamon babka with the center exposed to see the beautiful swirl of chocolate

Chocolate Cinnamon Babka

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

Peach Upside-down Cake

Cinnamon Latte Whoopie Pies

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Holiday Mule

a slice of chocolate pecan pie on a plate with another plate of pie in the background, shot from a side angle

Chocolate Pecan Pie

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Cheddar Crusted Apple Pie

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whole nutella cream pie shot from an overhead angle

Nutella Cream Pie

a White Chocolate Cream Puff cut in half with the filling showing and a plate of cream puffs in the background and white chocolate chips around it, shot from a side angle

White Chocolate Cream Puffs

a stack of three pumpkin oatmeal cream pies on cotton napkins with a platter behind it with more pies in the background, shot from the front

Pumpkin Oatmeal Cream Pies

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Holiday Mule

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Traditional English Trifle

 

Fluffy, buttery sweet rolls covered in powder suga Fluffy, buttery sweet rolls covered in powder sugar. Perfect with a morning coffee!

To find this recipe, search for 'Mallorca Sweet Bread' on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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Thick rice noodles are stir-fried with egg, chicke Thick rice noodles are stir-fried with egg, chicken, broccoli, and a savory and slightly sweet sauce.

To find this recipe, search for 'Pad See Ew' on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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Homemade, chewy dough is twisted in a pretzel shap Homemade, chewy dough is twisted in a pretzel shape, dipped in a soda bath, and baked until deep golden brown.

To find this recipe, search for 'Soft Pretzels' on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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Jumbo elbow macaroni and beef is tossed with a cre Jumbo elbow macaroni and beef is tossed with a creamy tomato sauce. It’s a perfect meal for weeknight dinners!

To find this recipe, search for 'Creamy Tomato Macaroni Beef' on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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Raspberry jam and fresh whipped cream are sandwich Raspberry jam and fresh whipped cream are sandwiched between two vanilla sponge cakes and dusted with powdered sugar. A British classic dessert perfect for dessert or afternoon tea.

To find this recipe, search for 'Victoria Sandwich Cake' on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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