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close up of cherry almond couffle with a spoonful exposing the center

Cherry Almond Soufflé

a pie plate of berry crumble pie, shot from overhead

Berry Crumble Pie

Almond Butter Chocolate Tarts on a platter with a spoon of almond butter on it, shot from a side angle

Almond Butter Chocolate Tarts

styled shot of Monster Cookies

Monster Cookies

shortcut apple strudel on a marble serving platter cut down the middle to expose the apple center with vanilla ice cream on top and a fork in the foreground

Shortcut Apple Strudel

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Cinnamon Bun Soft Pretzels

dessert· doughnuts and sweet rolls· Easter· Fall Flavors· snacks
March 24, 2022

Cinnamon Bun Soft Pretzels – Soft pretzels are baked, dipped in cinnamon sugar, and drizzled with a cream cheese icing. Extra cream cheese icing is the perfect dipping sauce! I’ll never forget my first cinnamon sugar soft pretzel – it was at the mall and my grandma ordered a couple for all of us to share. She was equally obsessed…
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Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders

chicken entrees
March 21, 2022

Honey Garlic Chicken Tenders – Extra crispy chicken tenders are tossed in a buttery honey garlic sauce to make them sticky, sweet, and salty, all at the same time! Today’s recipe is all about the classic chicken tender. But instead of boring plain tenders that you dip in a sauce, these chicken tenders are an excited mix of crispy coating…
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Colombian Arepas con Queso

snacks
March 17, 2022

Colombian Arepas con Queso – A corn cake made from white cornmeal, queso fresco, milk, and water and stuffed with mozzarella cheese before forming into a patty and grilling until firm Arepas were a main staple of my childhood. My Cololmbian grandmother lived with us and made these frequently. We all loved them so much. I especially loved the starchy…
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Baileys Cheesecake Brownie Bites

bars and brownies· cake· dessert· Easter· Holiday Favorites
March 14, 2022

Baileys Cheesecake Brownie Bites – Brownie bottoms are topped with Baileys Irish Cream cheesecake and baked until set. Topped with chocolate ganache. St. Patrick’s Day is coming up this week! To celebrate, I have a fun new dessert to share. This one is made with a hint Bailey’s Irish Cream and lots of chocolate. I used my favorite mini molds…
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Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Shells with Vodka Sauce

pizza & pasta
March 10, 2022

Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Shells with Vodka Sauce – Jumbo pasta shells are stuffed with ricotta, spinach, and mozzarella, covered in homemade vodka sauce, and baked with more cheese on top Ricotta cheese is one of my favorite cheeses to cook with. I love how creamy it gets when warm – perfect for layering and stuffing into pastas. Recently, I…
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Croissant French Toast

breakfast· breakfast casseroles· Holiday Favorites· Valentine's Day
March 7, 2022

Croissant French Toast – Mini croissants are dipped in a rich custard and fried until crisp on the outside and creamy on the inside French toast has been apart of my life since I was a little girl. We made French toast at home way more often than we did pancakes. I loved it then but it’s since fallen out…
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Orange Vanilla Scones

breakfast· dessert· Easter· snacks· Summertime Favorites
March 3, 2022

Orange Vanilla Scones – Light, sweet scones are flavored with orange zest and vanilla bean to make for a perfect treat with afternoon tea With spring approaching, it’s hard not to get excited about the warmer weather and blooming flowers and trees. Around this time of year, I love to pivot towards making fruity desserts and brunch fare, especially since…
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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

styled shot of Sparkling Apple Cider Sangria

Sparkling Apple Cider Sangria

slice of carrot snack cake on a pink plate

Carrot Snack Cake

stacked maple walnut cookies on a red orange napkin and one cookie with a bite removed

Maple Walnut Cookies

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Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

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Banana Bread Doughnuts

close up of a serving bowl with sage and brown butter mashed sweet potatoes

Sage & Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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Pesto Cheese Rolls – Homemade yeasted dough is rol Pesto Cheese Rolls – Homemade yeasted dough is rolled with mozzarella and pesto and baked until golden brown. It’s just like a cinnamon roll but savory!

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/pesto-cheese-rolls/
Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cookies – Homemade chocol Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cookies – Homemade chocolate chip cookies are taken up a notch with the use of freeze-dried raspberries. The combination of the tart raspberries is the perfect pairing with the semi-sweet chocolate.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/raspberry-chocolate-chip-cookies/
Beignets – Traditional New Orleans fried dough cov Beignets – Traditional New Orleans fried dough covered in powdered sugar and served fresh from the fryer. These chewy, yet airy sweet treats are best served with a cup of hot coffee.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/beignets/
Crispy Pork Medallions – Pork tenderloin is sliced Crispy Pork Medallions – Pork tenderloin is sliced into round medallions, covered in panko breadcrumbs, and lightly fried until golden brown.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/crispy-pork-medallions/
Birthday Cake Pops – Confetti cake pops are covere Birthday Cake Pops – Confetti cake pops are covered in white chocolate and sprinkles to make for a cute birthday treat.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/birthday-cake-pops/

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