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Cowboy Queso

Cowboy Queso

appetizer· dips· snacks· Tailgating Recipes
September 11, 2017

This post has been sponsored by Dr Pepper® and Johnsonville®. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Cowboy Queso –…
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Mini Pesto Grilled Cheese

Mini Pesto Grilled Cheese

appetizer· sandwiches & wraps· snacks· Tailgating Recipes
August 28, 2017

Mini Pesto Grilled Cheese – Fresh basil pesto and sliced provolone cheese are sandwiched into a crusty baguette and grilled to…
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Fluffernutter Sandwich Three Ways (+giveaway!)

Fluffernutter Sandwich Three Ways (+giveaway!)

sandwiches & wraps· snacks
August 24, 2017

I received the peanut butter used in this recipe from Peanut Butter & Co. but, as always, all opinions are…
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Italian Herb Wings with Gorgonzola Dipping Sauce (+wine pairing)

Italian Herb Wings with Gorgonzola Dipping Sauce (+wine pairing)

appetizer· snacks· Tailgating Recipes
August 15, 2017

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and Charles Smith Wines. All opinions are mine alone. The following…
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BBQ Chicken Nachos

BBQ Chicken Nachos

appetizer· snacks· Summertime Favorites· Tailgating Recipes
June 26, 2017

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and Constellation Brands. All opinions are mine alone. The following content…
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Jalapeño Pineapple Sticky Wings

Jalapeño Pineapple Sticky Wings

appetizer· chicken entrees· snacks· Summertime Favorites· Tailgating Recipes
June 5, 2017

Jalapeño Pineapple Sticky Wings – The best recipe for sticky, sweet, and spicy wings! These wings are grilled and tossed…
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Easy Homemade Refrigerator Pickles

Easy Homemade Refrigerator Pickles

Popular Recipes· snacks· Summertime Favorites
May 25, 2017

Easy Homemade Refrigerator Pickles – A super-easy recipe for homemade pickles that cure right in your fridge so there’s no need…
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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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Maple Molasses Cookies

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Peach Upside-down Cake

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Pumpkin Cinnamon Pull Apart Loaf

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Butterscotch Vanilla Bean Sauce

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Sweet Potato Gratin

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Dijon Apple Pork Chops

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Berry Mimosas

Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

Apple Pie Cake

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Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

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Almond Butter Chocolate Tarts

 

Orange Chicken – Chicken is fried in tempura batte Orange Chicken – Chicken is fried in tempura batter and then tossed in a homemade sticky orange sauce to make for a yummy Chinese dish

RECIPE: https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/orange-chicken/
Roasted Garlic Mushrooms – Cremini mushrooms are l Roasted Garlic Mushrooms – Cremini mushrooms are loaded with garlic, olive oil, and butter, roasted until cooked through, and finished off with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh parsley
Cookies & Cream Macarons – A classic French cookie Cookies & Cream Macarons – A classic French cookie, with a cookies & cream twist. Made from a classic French macarons recipe with chocolate cookie crumbs added to the shell recipe and filled with a cookies & cream buttercream
Grilled Peach Sundaes – Fresh peaches are grilled Grilled Peach Sundaes – Fresh peaches are grilled and served with cinnamon butter, vanilla bean ice cream, and homemade cinnamon granola

RECIPE: https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/grilled-peach-sundaes/
Sweet Corn Risotto with Crispy Shrimp – Creamy, ch Sweet Corn Risotto with Crispy Shrimp – Creamy, cheesy homemade risotto is taken up a notch with fresh sweet yellow corn and paired perfect with SeaPak® Butterfly Shrimp and Clos du Bois Chardonnay.

RECIPE: https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/sweet-corn-risotto-crispy-shrimp/

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