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Mint Brownie Truffles

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Cranberry Apple Crumble

Pecan Pie Brownies

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Berry Pavlova

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Strawberry Brioche Buns

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Coconut Cream Cake

cake· dessert· Easter· Summertime Favorites
February 20, 2020

Coconut Cream Cake – White cake with a hint of coconut, layered with homemade coconut cream on the inside, and finished with a coconut cream cheese frosting on the outside. Today’s recipe comes from a reader request. I love hearing from you all and was thrilled to see a note in my inbox from one of you requesting a cake…
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Walnut Brownie Cookies

Cookies· dessert
February 17, 2020

Walnut Brownie Cookies – Chewy double-chocolate cookies loaded with walnuts and chocolate chips Valentine’s Day may be behind us but that doesn’t mean I have to lay off the chocolate recipes. No sir. In fact, I’m doubling tripling down on the chocolate this week and bringing you a cookie with three kinds of chocolate – cocoa powder, melted chocolate, and…
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Classic Tiramisu

dessert· Easter· Holiday Favorites· Valentine's Day
February 10, 2020

Classic Tiramisu – Lady fingers are dipped in coffee and layered with whipped mascarpone to make a classic version of this Italian dessert. My birthday is this week! Woohoo! Luckily, I’m not yet jaded by my birthday so I get just as excited to celebrate a new year of life now as I would 10 years ago. But now, the…
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Chocolate Berry Fritters

doughnuts and sweet rolls· Holiday Favorites· pastries· Valentine's Day
February 3, 2020

Chocolate Berry Fritters – Chocolate yeast donuts are loaded with three kinds of berries and then covered in sweet icing.  And the chocolate desserts keep on coming! Today’s recipe is my third chocolate recipe in a row so I’m officially on a roll. I need to make sure you guys have plenty of options as VDay approaches! A couple weeks…
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Triple Chocolate Skillet Cookie in a cast iron pan with a spoon in the center and a scoop of ice cream on top of a cloth napkin, shot from a side angle

Triple Chocolate Skillet Cookie

Cookies· dessert· Valentine's Day
January 27, 2020

Triple Chocolate Skillet Cookie – Chocolate cookie dough is loaded with chocolate chips, baked in a cast-iron skillet, and then topped with chocolate ice cream and served while the cookie is still warm.  Ooooh chocolate. I cannot get enough of it. I am starting to think it’s no accident that I was born in February, the month that celebrates chocolate…
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Chocolate Raspberry Cake Roll

cake· dessert· Valentine's Day
January 20, 2020

Chocolate Raspberry Cake Roll – Chocolate cake is spread with raspberry buttercream and rolled up into a beautiful cake roll I tried to make it all month without baking anything sweet but I just couldn’t do it. Three weeks isn’t bad, though!! I finally broke with this cake roll. It’s just the treat for your Valentine’s Day baking needs, thanks…
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Turkey Apple Melt

sandwiches & wraps
January 13, 2020

Turkey Apple Melt – A classic turkey melt is taken up a notch with the addition of granny smith apples and a homemade Dijon honey mustard.  Sandwiches get a bad rap. They’re pushed to the side and treaty like a “lazy” option. But the truth is, sometimes I just want a comforting, classic meal that I can eat between two pieces…
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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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Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

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Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Sage Browned Butter

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Pumpkin Fettuccine with Sundried Tomatoes

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Chocolate Gingerbread Truffles

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Carrot Raisin Muffins

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Mini Pumpkin Doughnut Muffins

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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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