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Irish Beef Stew

Irish Beef Stew

beef entrees· Popular Recipes· soup
March 12, 2020

Irish Beef Stew – Beef is slow cooked with veggies and beer to make it super tender and comforting. I…
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Chicken Gyro Bowls

Chicken Gyro Bowls

chicken entrees· Popular Recipes
January 6, 2020

Chicken Gyro Bowls – Mixed greens are topped with Greek chicken, chickpeas, tomato cucumber salad, feta cheese, and a homemade…
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Classic Fruit Tarts

Classic Fruit Tarts

dessert· Easter· Holiday Favorites· pie· Popular Recipes· Valentine's Day
December 9, 2019

Classic Fruit Tarts – Rich vanilla pastry cream is filled into a buttery mini tart shell and covered with fresh…
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Chocolate Snickerdoodles

Chocolate Snickerdoodles

Cookies· dessert· Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites· Popular Recipes· Valentine's Day
November 7, 2019

Chocolate Snickerdoodles – Chewy, rich chocolate cookies are rolled in cinnamon sugar to give them a comforting spice that is…
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Garlic Parmesan Pull-Apart Bread

Garlic Parmesan Pull-Apart Bread

appetizer· bread· pizza & pasta· Popular Recipes· Tailgating Recipes
October 10, 2019

Garlic Parmesan Pull-Apart Bread – Homemade pizza dough is tossed with herbs, butter, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, and then baked…
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Butterscotch Pear Turnovers

Butterscotch Pear Turnovers

breakfast· dessert· Fall Flavors· pastries· Popular Recipes
October 7, 2019

Butterscotch Pear Turnovers – diced pears, butterscotch sauce, and a pinch of cinnamon are stuffed into puff pastry to make…
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Potato Skin Bites

Potato Skin Bites

appetizer· Popular Recipes· Tailgating Recipes
September 3, 2019

Potato Skin Bites – Potatoes skins just got a whole lot easier to make! Russet potatoes are slices into coins,…
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Pumpkin Cinnamon Crunch Muffins

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Banana Bread Granola

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Banana Bread Sundae

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Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread

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Classic Fruit Tarts

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Pretzel Bites and Beer Cheese Dip

 

These Firecracker Meatballs are a great option for These Firecracker Meatballs are a great option for snacking or for dinner. Just serve over rice to make it a well-rounded meal!

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May I introduce you to your next food love affair? May I introduce you to your next food love affair? These Greek Lemon Potatoes are so scrumptious and incredibly easy to make that it's hard not to fall in love with them.

To find this recipe, search for Greek lemon potatoes on certifiedpastryaficionado.com 

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New on the blog today, my hearty Apple Pecan Farro New on the blog today, my hearty Apple Pecan Farro Salad tossed in a homemade Dijon vinaigrette. More addicting than you could ever imagine and super simple to make!

To find this recipe, search for apple pecan farro salad on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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Cookie Dough Easter Eggs with M&M’S are the perf Cookie Dough Easter Eggs with M&M’S are the perfect treat to make for Easter!

To find this recipe, search for cookie dough Easter eggs on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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Lemon raspberry parfaits are adorable parfaits lay Lemon raspberry parfaits are adorable parfaits layered with Biscoff cookies, lemon mascarpone mousse, and fresh raspberries to make for a delicious treat!

To find this recipe, search for lemon raspberry parfait on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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