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Nutella Crunch Cupcakes

Nutella Crunch Cupcakes

cake· dessert· Valentine's Day
June 12, 2017

Nutella Crunch Cupcakes – A super moist chocolate cupcake, dipped in creamy Nutella hazelnut spread, and crunchy chocolate pieces. The…
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Triple Chocolate Soft Baked Cookies

Triple Chocolate Soft Baked Cookies

Cookies· Valentine's Day
May 1, 2017

Triple Chocolate Soft Baked Cookies – A decadent soft baked cookie made with three kinds of chocolate: cocoa powder, chocolate…
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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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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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Red Velvet Skillet Cookie

Red Velvet Skillet Cookie

Cookies· Valentine's Day
February 13, 2017

Red Velvet Skillet Cookie – A warm red velvet cookie with an ooey gooey center and chocolate chips mixed throughout….
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Cajun Chicken Pasta

Cajun Chicken Pasta

chicken entrees· pizza & pasta· Valentine's Day
February 7, 2017

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #WonderfulYourWay #CollectiveBias Cajun…
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Soft, Frosted Sugar Cookies

Soft, Frosted Sugar Cookies

Cookies· Easter· Holiday Favorites· Valentine's Day
February 2, 2017

Soft, Frosted Sugar Cookies – These soft, frosted sugar cookies taste identical to the ones you love to buy at…
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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

slices of Pumpkin Banana Bread on a cotton napkin with walnuts sprinkled around and bananas in the background, shot from a side angle

Pumpkin Banana Bread

a slice of peach upside down cake on a white plate with the rest of the cake in the background

Peach Upside-down Cake

two stacked Cinnamon Chocolate Muffins and one muffin cut in half next to it and a pan of cinnamon chocolate muffins, shot from a side angle

Cinnamon Chocolate Muffins

Butterscotch Pear Turnovers on a baking sheet with parchment paper, shot from overhead

Butterscotch Pear Turnovers

a stack of Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies and individual cookies on a sheet pan with chocolate chips around them and a stack of pumpkins in the background, shot from a side angle

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Pecan Pie Brownies

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The Best Waffles

salted caramel banana cream puffs on a round serving plate with bananas in the background

Salted Caramel Banana Cream Puffs

close up of a mint chocolate fudge cookie surrounded by chocolate chips

Mint Chocolate Fudge Cookies

mallorca sweet buns on a wire rack over a sheet pan

Mallorca Sweet Bread

close up of a slice of pumpkin crumb cake separated from the rest of the cake but not on a plate yet

Pumpkin Crumb Cake

 

Football Cheeseball – A zesty mix of cream cheese, Football Cheeseball – A zesty mix of cream cheese, ranch seasoning, and diced veggies are shaped into a football and covered with cheddar cheese. Perfect for serving at your next tailgate!

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/football-cheeseball/
Chicken Caesar Wrap – Romaine lettuce is tossed wi Chicken Caesar Wrap – Romaine lettuce is tossed with homemade Caesar dressing, grilled chicken, Parmesan cheese, and croutons and then wrapped in a plain wrap.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/chicken-caesar-wrap/
Raspberry Almond Muffins – Yummy breakfast muffins Raspberry Almond Muffins – Yummy breakfast muffins made with all-purpose flour and almond flour and loaded with fresh raspberries.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/raspberry-almond-muffins/
Mini Pesto Grilled Cheese – Fresh basil pesto and Mini Pesto Grilled Cheese – Fresh basil pesto and sliced provolone cheese are sandwiched into a crusty baguette and grilled to perfection to make the best appetizer for any event. Don’t forget to serve with homemade garlic butter tomato sauce for dunking!

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/mini-pesto-grilled-cheese/
Georgia Peach Salad – Mixed greens are tossed with Georgia Peach Salad – Mixed greens are tossed with grilled chicken, fresh Georgia peaches, pecans, goat cheese crumbles, grape tomatoes, and sliced red onions. Serve with my homemade white balsamic vinaigrette.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/georgia-peach-salad/

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