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Blackberries & Cream Slider Doughnuts

Blackberries & Cream Slider Doughnuts

breakfast· doughnuts and sweet rolls· Summertime Favorites
April 20, 2017

Blackberries & Cream Slider Doughnuts – Super fluffy yeast doughnuts that are tossed in sugar and then stuffed with a…
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Berry Mimosas

Berry Mimosas

drinks· Holiday Favorites· Summertime Favorites· Valentine's Day
April 17, 2017

Berry Mimosas – A refreshing and simple mimosa made with mixed berry simple syrup and prosecco or champagne that you…
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Traditional English Trifle

Traditional English Trifle

dessert· Easter· Holiday Favorites· Popular Recipes· Summertime Favorites
April 10, 2017

Traditional English Trifle – This traditional English trifle is a layered dessert made with ladyfingers soaked in sherry, fresh berries,…
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Blueberry Muffin Tops

Blueberry Muffin Tops

breakfast· Easter· muffins· Summertime Favorites
April 3, 2017

Blueberry Muffin Tops – Everyone knows the best part of the blueberry muffin is the top. Why not make them…
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Cream Cheese Pound Cake with Strawberry Coulis

Cream Cheese Pound Cake with Strawberry Coulis

cake· Easter· Summertime Favorites· Valentine's Day
February 16, 2017

Cream Cheese Pound Cake with Strawberry Coulis – Think you know pound cake?! Well, you haven’t lived until you’ve tried…
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The Ultimate Brownie Sundae Pie

The Ultimate Brownie Sundae Pie

ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· pie· Summertime Favorites
February 9, 2017

The Ultimate Brownie Sundae Pie – This brownie sundae pie is oh so decadent but worth every bite! Made with…
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Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken Skewers

Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken Skewers

chicken entrees· Summertime Favorites· Tailgating Recipes
January 23, 2017

Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken Skewers – This is the most tender and most flavorful chicken you will ever make! The chicken…
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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

a hand holding up a cinnamon bun soft pretzel

Cinnamon Bun Soft Pretzels

pumpkin cinnamon pull apart loaf with a center slice visable

Pumpkin Cinnamon Pull Apart Loaf

slices of iced pumpkin scones drizzled with frosting on a wire rack on top of parchment paper, shot from overhead

Iced Pumpkin Scones

a trio of gingerbread souffles on a serving platter

Gingerbread Soufflé

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Cup of Dirt Pudding

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

Chocolate Cinnamon Babka

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Chicken a la King

The Best Waffles

Almond Butter Chocolate Tarts on a platter with a spoon of almond butter on it, shot from a side angle

Almond Butter Chocolate Tarts

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Cranberry Apple Sangria

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Nutella Cream Pie

 

I’ll never forget the first time I bit into a ca I’ll never forget the first time I bit into a cake that tasted like summer itself: the sun-warmed sweetness of strawberries, carried into every crumb. That memory stayed with me until I decided to capture it in cake form.

This Roasted Strawberry Bundt Cake starts with macerating strawberries so their juices deepen, roasting them to intensify flavor, then folding them into a tender, buttery bundt cake that’s bursting with berry brightness. Every slice is soft, moist, and dotted with those roasted ruby surprises.

Comment STRAWBERRY and i'll send you a recipe?

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The first time I tasted chocolate raspberry mousse The first time I tasted chocolate raspberry mousse, I was at a small café on a rainy afternoon overseas. A spoonful felt like velvet, silky chocolate dancing with tart raspberry, so light it dissolved in your mouth. That memory haunted me until I made it myself.

This Chocolate Raspberry Mousse is my tribute to that moment. Rich dark chocolate, whipped light as air, with a swirl of bright raspberries cutting through the sweetness. Elegant, indulgent, yet surprisingly approachable.

It’s the kind of dessert that feels special, but doesn’t require hours or dozens of ingredients. Sometimes, the most unforgettable dishes are the simplest.

Would you dig into it plain or top it with fresh raspberries & whipped cream?

Comment or DM with a “MOUSSE” and I'll send you a recipe.
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It all started on a cozy fall evening. I was cravi It all started on a cozy fall evening. I was craving pie + cheesecake, and I couldn’t decide which to make. So I thought: Why not both?

That’s how these Chocolate Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars came to be. A buttery pecan pie layer rich with toasted pecans and deep caramel, sandwiched over creamy cheesecake, drizzled with chocolate, all baked into a bar you can slice and serve.

Every bite hits: the nutty crunch, the silky cheesecake center, the chocolate swirl that ties it all together. It’s indulgence without the fuss of flipping pies or cutting perfect slices.

Comment “BARS”  and I sent you the link to the recipe. 

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One rainy Saturday morning, I found myself craving One rainy Saturday morning, I found myself craving something savory, warm, and a little comforting. I rummaged through my fridge, spotted leftover ham, and remembered a quiche I’d always meant to try. 

So I rolled up my sleeves, caramelized onions until golden, whisked eggs and cream, and folded in those ham cubes, and that’s how these Mini Ham & Cheese Quiches with Caramelized Onions were born.

Now, these bite-sized savory pastries are my favorite brunch hack. Flaky crust, sweet onion richness, melty cheese, and just the right amount of ham in every bite. They feel fancy but are totally doable anytime.

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Early Tuesday mornings deserve something a little Early Tuesday mornings deserve something a little decadent. Enter my Bananas Foster French Toast Casserole, buttery bread soaked in custard, layered with bananas, drenched in a brown sugar + rum sauce, baked until golden, and finished with a brûlée-style sugar crust.

I first had Bananas Foster at a restaurant in New Orleans and fell in love. Years later, I wanted that same feeling of warmth, sweetness, and drama — so I turned it into a brunch-friendly casserole.

This dish is the perfect blend of comfort and indulgence, especially when brunch calls for something that feels special without the fuss.

💬 Comment “BRÛLEE” below and I’ll DM you the full recipe + my tip to get the caramelized topping just right.

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