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Pulled Pork Tacos with Avocado Salsa

Pulled Pork Tacos with Avocado Salsa

pork entrees· sandwiches & wraps
May 13, 2022

Pulled Pork Tacos with Avocado Salsa – Pork shoulder is slow-cooked, pulled and then placed in a flour tortilla, along…
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Steakhouse Burgers

Steakhouse Burgers

beef entrees· sandwiches & wraps· Summertime Favorites· Tailgating Recipes
May 10, 2022

Steakhouse Burgers – Beef patties are seasoned with beef bouillon and Worcestershire sauce, topped with caramelized onions and a homemade…
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Cuban Pulled Pork Sliders

Cuban Pulled Pork Sliders

appetizer· pork entrees· sandwiches & wraps· Tailgating Recipes
January 31, 2022

Cuban Pulled Pork Sliders – Traditional ingredients of a Cuban sandwich are placed between dinner rolls to make perfectly-sized sliders….
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Salami & Cheese Rolls

Salami & Cheese Rolls

bread· sandwiches & wraps
September 7, 2021

Salami & Cheese Rolls – Similar to stromboli, these rolls are stuffed with salami, mozzarella cheese, and basil but have…
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Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes

beef entrees· sandwiches & wraps· Tailgating Recipes
September 3, 2021

Sloppy Joes – Ground beef is slathered in a mixture of onions, green pepper, ketchup, and mustard and served on…
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Lemon Basil Chicken Salad

Lemon Basil Chicken Salad

chicken entrees· sandwiches & wraps
August 16, 2021

Lemon Basil Chicken Salad – Shredded chicken in mixed with Greek yogurt, mayo, lemon zest, and fresh basil to make…
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My Favorite Grilled Chicken Sandwich

My Favorite Grilled Chicken Sandwich

chicken entrees· sandwiches & wraps· Tailgating Recipes
May 10, 2021

My favorite grilled chicken sandwich – I love this sandwich because of it’s simple ingredients, juicy texture, and yummy flavor…
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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!

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Roasted Brussel Sprouts in a baking dish with melted butter and a spoon in it, shot from a side angle

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

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Maple Molasses Cookies

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Sage & Browned Butter Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

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Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Sage Browned Butter

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Sparkling Apple Cider Sangria

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Cup of Dirt Pudding

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Pecan Pie Brownies

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Pistachio Snowballs

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Holiday Mule

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Pistachio Biscotti

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Pumpkin Oatmeal Cream Pies

 

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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