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Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels

Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels

Easter· Holiday Favorites· sandwiches & wraps· snacks· Summertime Favorites· Tailgating Recipes
November 21, 2019

Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels – Leftover turkey is rolled into a wrap with a cranberry rosemary cream cheese spread and dried…
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Garlic Parmesan Pull-Apart Bread

Garlic Parmesan Pull-Apart Bread

appetizer· bread· pizza & pasta· Tailgating Recipes
October 10, 2019

Garlic Parmesan Pull-Apart Bread – Homemade pizza dough is tossed with herbs, butter, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, and then baked…
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Creamy Skillet Corn Dip

Creamy Skillet Corn Dip

appetizer· dips· snacks· Summertime Favorites· Tailgating Recipes
September 19, 2019

Creamy Skillet Corn Dip – Fresh corn is mixed with fresh jalapenos, cream cheese, sour cream, and Monterrey jack cheese…
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Buffalo Chicken Pockets

Buffalo Chicken Pockets

appetizer· chicken entrees· Tailgating Recipes
September 9, 2019

Buffalo Chicken Pockets – Homemade pizza dough is stuffed with chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing, and cheese and baked into…
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Italian Cheeseburger Sliders

Italian Cheeseburger Sliders

beef entrees· Summertime Favorites· Tailgating Recipes
September 5, 2019

Italian Cheeseburger Sliders – Ground beef is mixed with Italian seasonings, cooked through and then topped with shredded mozzarella cheese,…
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Potato Skin Bites

Potato Skin Bites

appetizer· Tailgating Recipes
September 3, 2019

Potato Skin Bites – Potatoes skins just got a whole lot easier to make! Russet potatoes are slices into coins,…
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Wasabi Soy Wings

Wasabi Soy Wings

appetizer· chicken entrees· snacks· Summertime Favorites· Tailgating Recipes
June 6, 2019

Wasabi Soy Wings – Chicken wings are marinated in a wasabi soy sauce, grilled, and lathered in a sticky wasabi…
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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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holiday favorites

White Chocolate Cream Puffs - Light and airy puffs are filled with homemade white chocolate pastry cream and finished with a dip in melted white chocolate.

White Chocolate Cream Puffs

Rum Cake – A delicious bundt cake made from scratch and then soaked with a butter-rum syrup. Not for the faint of heart!

Rum Cake

Stone Fruit Tart

Cinnamon Roll Wreath - A fun, new way to serve a plate of cinnamon rolls for breakfast or brunch. Your guests will go crazy for the presentation, as well as the taste of these cinnamon rolls!

Cinnamon Roll Wreath

Chocolate Espresso Snowcaps - A chewy, chocolate cookie with a hint of espresso and then rolled in powdered sugar. They'll remind you of little bites of brownie but with a little wintery snow on top.

Chocolate Espresso Snowcaps

Peach & Goat Cheese Crostini - Slices of crusty, toasted baguette are rubbed with garlic, topped with whipped goat cheese and sliced peaches, and finished with basil and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Perfectly paired with Notable Wines Fruity & Crisp Chardonnay.

Peach & Goat Cheese Crostini (+wine pairing)

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Chocolate Snickerdoodles

Pumpkin Banana Bread - Ultra-moist banana bread gets even better with the addition of pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice.

Pumpkin Banana Bread

Cookies & Cream Macarons

Tiramisu Frozen Coffee - Make your morning coffee even more exciting with a boost from the flavors of tiramisu. Made with double-strength coffee, milk, creamy marscapone cheese, crushed ladyfingers, chocolate syrup, and crushed ice, this tiramisu frozen coffee will transform your morning routine!

Tiramisu Frozen Coffee

Classic Butter Croissants - they are super simple to make. They require some work but they are worth all the effort!

Classic Butter Croissants

 

Instagram post 2198814706127187786_3525700476 Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Snowballs have a buttery, dense cookie that is rolled in powdered sugar. The combination of cinnamon and chocolate taste incredible together.

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

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Instagram post 2196681723085759871_3525700476 Peanut Butter Blossoms start with peanut butter cookies that are baked then topped with a  milk chocolate Hershey Kiss. The perfect cookie for any occasion! 
To find this recipe, search for peanut butter blossoms on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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Instagram post 2196025186382131506_3525700476 I'm featuring a recipe straight from my new cookbook. It's for me Classic Fruit Tarts! Check out the recipe below and then make sure to preorder a copy of my book!

To find this recipe, search for classic fruit tart on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

Use the link in my bio to preorder!

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Instagram post 2195468515392898966_3525700476 It's GIVEAWAY time! 
To celebrate the upcoming launch of my new book, Pastry for Beginners, I'm giving away an advanced copy before it's available to the public, along with a few of my must-have baking tools: measuring cups & spoons, pastry brushes, and a rolling pin. 
To enter for your chance to win, tag a friend in the comments who you love to bake with or for. Giveaway ends 11:59 EST on December 14th . Winner will be chosen at random on December 15th.

If you haven't pre-ordered your copy, you can learn more and get one via the link in my profile. (Entrants must be 18 years or older, US only. No purchase necessary. Est. retail value: $50. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram. You understand that you are providing your information to the owner of this Instagram page and not to Instagram.) #foodphotography #foodpics #marthafood #food #instafood #yum #eatingfortheinsta #instayum #picoftheday #foodblog #delicious #nomnomnom #feedfeed #foodietribe #eeeeeats #huffposttaste #buzzfeast #buzzfeedfood #TODAYfood #foodblogeats #pastry #cookbook #giveaway #contest #raffle #baking
Instagram post 2193077430134909577_3525700476 With all the sweets I'll be baking up this month, I needed a little break so I'm making these savory pastry muffins, which are made easy with the use of frozen puff pastry.

To find this recipe, search for  cheese pastry muffins on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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