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Tomato & Whipped Feta Crostini

Tomato & Whipped Feta Crostini

appetizer· snacks· Summertime Favorites
May 18, 2017

Tomato & Whipped Feta Crostini – Crispy baguette rounds spread with a creamy layer of lemony whipped feta cheese and topped…
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Churro Marshmallow Bites

Churro Marshmallow Bites

candy· snacks
March 21, 2017

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CerealShakeup #CerealAnytime #CollectiveBias…
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Easy Garlic Parmesan Pretzels

Easy Garlic Parmesan Pretzels

snacks· Tailgating Recipes
January 19, 2017

Easy Garlic Parmesan Pretzels – The recipe for these garlic parmesan pretzels couldn’t be any easier! You just toss store-bought pretzels…
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Pretzel Bites and Beer Cheese Dip

Pretzel Bites and Beer Cheese Dip

appetizer· Popular Recipes· snacks· Tailgating Recipes
December 29, 2016

Pretzel Bites and Beer Cheese Dip – The perfect snack for your party and tailgate needs. You won’t be able to…
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Sage and Browned Butter Pita Chips

Sage and Browned Butter Pita Chips

snacks
December 22, 2016

Sage and Browned Butter Pita Chips – The perfect harmony of sage and browned butter come together with pita chips…
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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

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Cup of Dirt Pudding

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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Apple Pie Cake

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Sage & Browned Butter Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

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Apple Pie Egg Rolls

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Smashed Sweet Potatoes with Garlic Butter

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Banana Bread Doughnuts

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Greek Lemon Potatoes

Berry Mimosas in flutes pictured with champagne and bowl of berries

Berry Mimosas

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Nutella Cream Pie

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Slow Cooker Mulled Wine

 

Cannoli Cones – An easy way to make a homemade c Cannoli Cones – An easy way to make a homemade cannoli without the hassle of frying cannoli shells. Made with sugar ice cream cones which are stuffed with homemade cannoli cream and dipped in your favorite cannoli toppings. 

Recipe: http://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/cannoli-cones/
Fried Onion Petals – Sweet onion is sliced into Fried Onion Petals – Sweet onion is sliced into petals, seasoned, and fried until perfectly crispy. Served with homemade horseradish sauce.

The inspiration for this snack comes from the Bloomin’ Onion at Outback Steakhouse. Making a whole onion seems so intimidating so I never thought to make it at home. But then the thought came to me – why not fried them in little petals instead? They’re also easier to dip than onion rings.

Without further ado, here are the Fried Onion Petals: https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/fried-onion-petals/
Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken – Chicken breasts ar Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken – Chicken breasts are stuffed with a garlic herb goat cheese and pan fried until they are cooked through. These are perfect for fun, yet easy weeknight dinner.

Recipe: https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/goat-cheese-stuffed-chicken/
Double Chocolate Biscotti – Chocolate cookies ar Double Chocolate Biscotti – Chocolate cookies are loaded with chocolate chips and baked twice to make them extra crispy and perfect for dunking into your favorite hot beverage.

Biscotti is the dessert I never knew I needed. I discovered them in college when I craved a snack while studying for finals. I bought a biscotti at the library coffee shop and dunked it in my coffee. The cookie that I thought was too crunchy suddenly turn soft and chewy. Yum!

Those memories inspired me to make my own biscotti. First, I made these gingerbread biscotti. And then I made this pistachio version. Now, I’m recreating the biscotti I first had many years ago – Double Chocolate Biscotti.

RECIPE: https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/double-chocolate-biscotti/
Classic Fruit Tarts – Rich vanilla pastry cream Classic Fruit Tarts – Rich vanilla pastry cream is filled into a buttery mini tart shell and covered with fresh fruit.

I decided to share a recipe that is (1) perfect to serve during the holidays and (2) absolutely gorgeous to look at. And with that, I present to you my Classic Fruit Tarts!

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/classic-fruit-tarts/

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