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Greek Pasta Salad

Greek Pasta Salad

appetizer· Easter· pizza & pasta· salad· sides
January 1, 2023

Greek Pasta Salad – Orzo pasta is tossed with Greek dressing, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, garbanzo beans, cucumbers and feta cheese,…
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Broccoli Cheese Pinwheels

Broccoli Cheese Pinwheels

appetizer· sides· snacks· Tailgating Recipes
December 1, 2022

Broccoli Cheese Pinwheels – Puff pastry is rolled up with cream cheese, broccoli, and shredded cheese. They’re sliced into pinwheels…
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Sweet Potato Gratin

Sweet Potato Gratin

Fall Flavors· sides
November 6, 2022

Sweet Potato Gratin – Thinly sliced sweet potatoes are baked with cream and covered in Parmesan cheese to make for…
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Mexican Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Mexican Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

sides
April 25, 2022

Mexican Stuffed Sweet Potatoes – Baked sweet potatoes are stuffed with seasoned black beans, fresh white onion, cilantro and finished…
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Wild Rice Salad

Wild Rice Salad

appetizer· Easter· salad· sides· Summertime Favorites· Tailgating Recipes
April 15, 2021

Wild Rice Salad – Hearty wild rice is tossed in a tangy vinaigrette with dried cranberries, sliced almonds, corn, and…
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Greek Lemon Potatoes

Greek Lemon Potatoes

Easter· Holiday Favorites· sides· Summertime Favorites
April 5, 2021

Greek Lemon Potatoes – Yukon gold baby potatoes are cooked in a mixture of garlic, lemon juice, chicken broth, and…
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Sage & Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Sage & Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites· sides
November 23, 2020

Sage & Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes – Sweet Potatoes are mashed together with chopped sage and browned butter. Thanksgiving…
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Apple Pie Slider Doughnuts

close up pork chops on a plate with Dijon apple pan sauce on top and a rosemary garnish

Dijon Apple Pork Chops

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Banana Bread Granola

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Cinnamon Chocolate Muffins

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Mini Pumpkin Doughnut Muffins

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Pretzel Bread Pudding

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

Chocolate Cinnamon Babka

caramel macchiato cupcakes some drizzled with caramel sauce, shot from the front

Caramel Macchiato Cupcakes

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Pear Coffee Cake

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Carrot Raisin Muffins

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Sage & Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes

 

Raspberry almond muffins are yummy breakfast muffi Raspberry almond muffins are yummy breakfast muffins made with all-purpose flour and almond flour and loaded with fresh raspberries.

To find this recipe, search for raspberry almond muffins on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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Banana chocolate chip cookies are banana cookies l Banana chocolate chip cookies are banana cookies loaded with candied walnuts and covered in regular and large semi-sweet chips.

To find this recipe, search for banana chocolate chip cookies on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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Pistachio loaf has real pistachios that are ground Pistachio loaf has real pistachios that are ground and added to olive oil, eggs, sugar, flour, and a hint of almond extract to make this gorgeous loaf great for dessert or afternoon tea.

To find this recipe, search for pistachio loaf on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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This grilled egg and cheese sandwich has creamy sc This grilled egg and cheese sandwich has creamy scrambled eggs topped with Colby jack cheese and chives and then sandwiched between two slices of buttery toasted brioche.

To find this recipe, search for grilled egg and cheese sandwich on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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This quinoa harvest salad has a spring mix tossed This quinoa harvest salad has a spring mix tossed with roasted sweet potatoes, goat cheese, roasted pepitas, dried cranberries, and quinoa to make this hearty salad. Served with a homemade creamy Dijon vinaigrette.

To find this recipe, search for quinoa harvest salad on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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