• Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • Home
  • About Me
  • Recipes
  • Cookbooks
  • Work With Me
  • Contact

CPA: Certified Pastry Aficionado

Victoria Sandwich Cake

Victoria Sandwich Cake

cake· dessert· Holiday Favorites· Valentine's Day
May 3, 2021

Victoria Sandwich Cake – Raspberry jam and fresh whipped cream are sandwiched between two vanilla sponge cakes and dusted with…
Read More

Churros with Mexican Chocolate Sauce

Churros with Mexican Chocolate Sauce

dessert· snacks· Valentine's Day
April 29, 2021

Churros with Mexican Chocolate Sauce – Chewy homemade churros are dusted in sugar and dipped in a thick chocolate sauce…
Read More

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Sticky Toffee Pudding

cake· dessert· Easter· Valentine's Day
November 30, 2020

Sticky Toffee Pudding – A brown sugar cake made with dates is soaked in a homemade toffee sauce to make…
Read More

Black & White Bundt Cake

Black & White Bundt Cake

cake· dessert· Holiday Favorites· Valentine's Day
October 15, 2020

Black & White Bundt Cake – A moist, dark chocolate Bundt cake is covered with thick white icing to make…
Read More

Easy Fettuccine Alfredo

Easy Fettuccine Alfredo

pizza & pasta· Valentine's Day
September 14, 2020

Easy Fettuccine Alfredo – A simple pasta dish made with cream, butter, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Ready in under 30…
Read More

Strawberry Balsamic Ice Cream

Strawberry Balsamic Ice Cream

dessert· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Valentine's Day
July 30, 2020

Strawberry Balsamic Ice Cream – Strawberries are cooked with a little balsamic vinegar to enhance their flavor and then added…
Read More

Mini Baked Alaska

Mini Baked Alaska

dessert· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Valentine's Day
July 27, 2020

Mini Baked Alaska – Ice cream is placed on top of a brownie, covered in sweet meringue, and toasted to…
Read More

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • …
  • 16
  • Next Page »

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

autumn kale salad in a blue salad bowl

Autumn Kale Salad

a hand holding up a maple molasses cookie to show all the detailed cracks in the top of the cookie

Maple Molasses Cookies

Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

slice of carrot snack cake on a pink plate

Carrot Snack Cake

front shot of pumpkin loaf cut into slices

My Favorite Pumpkin Loaf

Pumpkin Tres Leches

ORDER MY NEW COOKBOOK NOW!

photo of entertaining made easy cookbook available for preorder now

Breakfast
Appetizers
Entrees
Salads
Sides
Drinks
Desserts
Roundups
Holidays

Browse by Date

  • Home
  • About Me
  • Contact Me
  • Privacy Policy

holiday favorite

Cheeseball Bites

zoomed in shot of a piece of Vanilla Bean Cheesecake with a bite taken out of it with a plate of more cheesecake in the background, shot from the front

Vanilla Bean Cheesecake

Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate styled with a spoon being dipped into it

Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate

zoomed in shot of portuguese egg tarts sitting on a plate

Portuguese Egg Tarts

mixed berry fool in a glass with a strawberry and mint garnish on top

Mixed Berry Fool

 

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/

Copyright © 2026 Certified Pastry Aficionado · Web Design by Viva la Violet