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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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    Strawberry Peach Sangria

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    Cinnamon Swirl Chocolate Ice Cream

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    Grilled Shrimp Summer Salad

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    Raspberry Lemon Sorbet

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    Red, White, & Blue Sangria

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    Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken Skewers

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    National Ice Cream Month

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    Rum Raisin Ice Cream

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    Apple Pie Sundae

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    Pulled pork tacos with avocado salsa have pork sho Pulled pork tacos with avocado salsa have pork shoulder slow-cooked, pulled, and then placed in a flour tortilla, along with homemade avocado salsa and white onions.

To find this recipe, search for pulled pork tacos on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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    Steakhouse burgers have beef patties seasoned with Steakhouse burgers have beef patties seasoned with beef bouillon and Worcestershire sauce, topped with caramelized onions and homemade aioli, and served on a sesame seed bun.

To find this recipe, search for steakhouse burgers on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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    Chimichurri steak bites have sirloin pieces marina Chimichurri steak bites have sirloin pieces marinated, seared, and drizzled with a fresh chimichurri sauce that packs a punch of flavor.

To find this recipe, search for chimichurri steak bites on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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    Easy birria tacos are traditional Mexican birria t Easy birria tacos are traditional Mexican birria tacos that get a shortcut to cut hours out of the cooking time. These tacos are ready in 30 minutes!

To find this recipe, search for easy birria tacos on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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    Strawberry habanero margarita has strawberries and Strawberry habanero margarita has strawberries and small amounts of habanero muddled together and shaken with lime juice, agave, and tequila before pouring over ice.

To find this recipe, search for strawberry habanero margarita on certifiedpastryaficionado.com 

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