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Berry Crumble Pie

Berry Crumble Pie

dessert· Easter· Holiday Favorites· pie· Summertime Favorites· Valentine's Day
October 28, 2019

Berry Crumble Pie – My favorite pie crust is filled with four kinds of berries and baked with a brown…
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Cacio e Pepe Pasta Risotto

Cacio e Pepe Pasta Risotto

entrees· pizza & pasta· Valentine's Day
October 14, 2019

Cacio e Pepe Pasta Risotto – This classic Italian pasta dish made with fresh ground pepper and Pecorino Romano cheese,…
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Nutella Pull-Apart Muffins

Nutella Pull-Apart Muffins

breakfast· dessert· muffins· pastries· Valentine's Day
September 23, 2019

Nutella Pull-Apart Muffins – Homemade dough is layered with Nutella hazelnut spread and baked in a muffin tin and finished…
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Strawberry White Chocolate Eclairs

Strawberry White Chocolate Eclairs

dessert· Holiday Favorites· Valentine's Day
August 26, 2019

Strawberry White Chocolate Eclairs – Homemade pate a choux is piped into strips, baked, and then stuffed with homemade strawberry…
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Almond Butter Chocolate Tarts

Almond Butter Chocolate Tarts

dessert· Holiday Favorites· pie· Valentine's Day
June 24, 2019

Almond Butter Chocolate Tarts – Smooth almond butter is combined with cream cheese and whipped cream and filled into chocolate…
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Lemon Raspberry Parfaits

Lemon Raspberry Parfaits

dessert· Easter· Summertime Favorites· Valentine's Day
April 22, 2019

Lemon Raspberry Parfaits – These adorable parfaits are layered with Biscoff cookies, lemon marscapone mousse, and fresh raspberries to make…
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Irish Cream Pots de Creme

Irish Cream Pots de Creme

dessert· Valentine's Day
March 7, 2019

Irish Cream Pots de Creme – Creamy Irish Cream custard made with heavy cream, egg yolks, sugar, and Bailey’s Irish…
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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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Apple Pie Egg Rolls

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Sweet Potato Gratin

Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

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Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Sage Browned Butter

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Cup of Dirt Pudding

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Parmesan & Thyme Potatoes Au Gratin

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Classic Tiramisu

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Holiday Mule

Red Velvet Macarons - A classic french cookie made with a red velvet cookie and cream cheese filling. A elegant little dessert perfect for bridal showers and tea parties!

Red Velvet Macarons

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Salted Caramel Banana Cream Puffs

The Best Waffles

 

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/
Healthy Greek Nachos – English cucumbers are slice Healthy Greek Nachos – English cucumbers are sliced and topped with a mixture of tomatoes, Kalamata olives, feta, and Greek dressing.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/healthy-greek-nachos/
Cuban Pulled Pork Sliders – Traditional ingredient Cuban Pulled Pork Sliders – Traditional ingredients of a Cuban sandwich are placed between dinner rolls to make perfectly-sized sliders.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/cuban-pulled-pork-sliders/
Easy Teriyaki Salmon – One of my go-to meals for w Easy Teriyaki Salmon – One of my go-to meals for weeknights. This salmon only needs 20 minutes to marinade and cooks in under 10!

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/easy-teriyaki-salmon/
Pistachio Loaf – Real pistachios are ground and ad Pistachio Loaf – Real pistachios are ground and added to olive oil, eggs, sugar, flour, and a hint of almond extract to make this gorgeous loaf that is great for dessert or afternoon tea.

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