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Peanut Butter Blossoms

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Mixed Berry Almond Tart

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Chocolate Coquito

raspberry lime macaron sandwich on a white plate with lime zest garnish

Raspberry Lime Macaron Sandwich

Pecan Pie Brownies

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Palomas

drinks· Summertime Favorites
May 2, 2019

Palomas – A refreshing, Mexican drink made with red grapefruit, lime juice, tequila, and a splash of grapefruit sparkling water.  Two new cocktail recipes in one week?! How did you get so lucky?? Last week, I shared this strawberry basil vodka punch recipe to help ring in summer right. With Cinco de Mayo coming up this weekend, I thought it…
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two bowls of goat cheese sweet corn grits with a spoon in it on a cotton napkin with corn cobs next to it, shot from overhead

Goat Cheese & Sweet Corn Grits

Easter· Holiday Favorites· sides
April 29, 2019

Goat Cheese & Sweet Corn Grits – Creamy sweet corn grits get even creamier with a few dollops of smooth goat cheese Summer is nearing and that means so much: no more winter coats, spending lots of time at the pool, and my favorite produce comes into season. One of those foods is corn. Haven’t you noticed that fresh corn…
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glasses of strawberry basil vodka punch on top of a cloth napkin with strawberries and a sliced lemon next to them, shot from a side angle

Strawberry Basil Vodka Punch

drinks· Summertime Favorites
April 25, 2019

Strawberry Basil Vodka Punch – Fresh strawberries and basil leaves are muddled with lemon juice and sugar and then added to infused vodka and sparkling wine to make for a wonderfully refreshing party drink It’s been a long long time since I’ve shared a new cocktail recipe but finally the day has come! You all waited through 9 months of…
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styled shot of lemon raspberry parfaits on a cloth napkin with a spoon next to it and half a lemon and raspberries in the background, shot from a side angle

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 for a cute little spring or summer treat! I hope you all had a lovely Easter filled with love, great weather, and incredible food. Here in Atlanta, we had exactly that! You couldn’t ask for nicer weather, with highs in…
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a plate of BLT benedicts on a cloth napkin with half a lemon in the background, shot from a side angle

BLT Benedict

breakfast· Easter· Holiday Favorites
April 18, 2019

BLT Benedict – Crusty sourdough bread is topped with crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, poached eggs, and fresh basil hollandaise to spice up this classic brunch dish Eggs, eggs, I’m all about eggs this spring! It started with these bacon and blue cheese deviled eggs and then came this avocado egg salad sandwich. And now I’ve got another classic egg dish…
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a cookie being dipped into a dish of banana cream pie dip with two bananas and a bowl of cookies in the background, shot from a side angle

Banana Cream Pie Dip

dessert· dips· Easter· pie
April 15, 2019

Banana Cream Pie Dip – Creamy, dreamy banana cream pie filling served with vanilla wafers to scoop up into a perfect bite The countdown to Easter is on! What are you plans for the weekend? Are you hosting a brunch, going out to eat, or taking it easy? Whatever your plans are, I sure hope they include some yummy treats!…
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a plate of stacked blueberry biscuits on a plate with blueberries on it with a baking sheet of more biscuits in the background, shot from a side angle

Blueberry Biscuits

biscuits· breakfast· doughnuts and sweet rolls· Easter· Summertime Favorites
April 8, 2019

Blueberry Biscuits – Buttermilk biscuits are loaded with blueberries and finished with sweet icing over the top Just when you thought lemon treats were starting to take over, I’ve got a blueberry treat here to bring it all back to my first love – berries! Each year when Spring comes around, you can almost guarantee that I’ll have some berry recipes…
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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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Cranberry Apple Sangria

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Carrot Snack Cake

apple cinnamon monkey bread with a chunk out of it and sliced apples in front, shot from a side angle

Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread

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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

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Holiday Mule

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Sweet Yeast Rolls with Whipped Pumpkin Butter

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This Cacio e Pepe Pasta Risotto changed my pasta g This Cacio e Pepe Pasta Risotto changed my pasta game forever!

After having mind-blowing cacio e pepe at Eataly in Boston, I became obsessed with recreating it at home. But here's the problem: the traditional recipe only makes small portions. So I had a lightbulb moment – what if I cooked it risotto-style to feed a crowd?!

The result? Pure magic. By cooking short pasta (I use ditalini!) slowly in chicken broth, you get an ultra-creamy, luscious texture without any cream. Just simple Italian ingredients: Pecorino Romano cheese, fresh black pepper, butter, and good olive oil.

Here's what makes this amazing:
✨ Feeds a crowd (perfect for dinner parties!)
✨ Only 7 ingredients, but packed with flavor
✨ Takes 30 minutes but worth every second
✨ Creamy without any cream

The key? Using the BEST ingredients – fresh ground black pepper and quality extra virgin olive oil make all the difference. And cooking that pepper in the oil at the beginning? That's what gives it that signature cacio e pepe punch!

Pro tip: Dice those onions super small so they don't overpower each bite. Trust me on this one

Ready to make restaurant-quality Italian pasta at home? Comment "PASTA" below and I'll send the full recipe to your DMs! 

#cacioepepe #pastarisotto #italianfood #pastarecipes #dinnerparty
Black Forest Cupcakes are the ultimate delight! R Black Forest Cupcakes are the ultimate delight!

Rich chocolate cupcakes stuffed with amaretto-roasted cherry compote, topped with fresh whipped cream and a chocolate-dipped cherry. They're basically the fancy cupcake version of the classic German cake, and they're absolutely stunning!

Here's what you need to know:
✨ Made with FRESH cherries (it's their peak season!)
✨ Amaretto instead of Kirsch for better flavor
✨ Three delicious components: cake + filling + topping
✨ Easier than they look – just takes some time

Fun fact: The chocolate represents the Black Forest, while the red and white represent traditional colors worn by women of that region. How beautiful is that? 

These are perfect for gatherings, BBQs, or whenever you want to impress someone with an elegant dessert. Multiple people said these were devoured within 2 days – and I totally believe them!

Pro tip: Make sure everything is completely cooled before assembling, or you'll have a melty mess on your hands 

Ready to make cherry season magic? Comment "CHERRIES" below and I'll send the full recipe straight to your DMs!

#blackforestcake #cherryseason #chocolatecupcakes #summerrecipes #elegantdesserts
The secret to getting kids to eat their veggies? W The secret to getting kids to eat their veggies? Wrap them in puff pastry and cheese.

These Broccoli Cheese Pinwheels are a total game-changer in our house. My kids never want vegetables (ok, who are we kidding – NO kid does), but these? They gobble them up without a single complaint!

Here's what makes them amazing:
✨ Only 4 ingredients – puff pastry, cream cheese, broccoli, and shredded cheese
✨ Ready in 30 minutes from start to finish
✨ Perfect for snacks, lunch boxes, or appetizers
✨ Can make them meal-sized or appetizer-sized

The flaky puff pastry + creamy cheese + tender broccoli combo is chef's kiss. One follower said these were gone in SECONDS at their party and everyone wanted the recipe!

Pro tip: Add some shredded chicken to make these a complete meal!

Want the full recipe with all my tips for perfect pinwheels? Comment "PINWHEELS" below and I'll send it straight to your DMs!

#kidfriendlyrecipes #healthysnacks #puffpastry #pinwheels #hiddenveggie
Pull-apart perfection in every bite! This Apple Pull-apart perfection in every bite! 

This Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread is the ultimate fall treat – fluffy balls of sweet dough stuffed with warm cinnamon apples, rolled in cinnamon sugar, and baked with a sticky brown sugar glaze. It's basically like a giant apple fritter you can pull apart with your hands!

Apple picking season is actually at its peak RIGHT NOW (did you think it was October too?!) so this is the perfect recipe to make with all those fresh apples 🍏

Here's what you need to know:
✨ Easier than you think – yeast dough isn't scary!
✨ 40 little dough balls = maximum pull-apart fun
✨ Each bite has warm cinnamon apples inside
✨ That brown sugar goo? Chef's kiss

Pro tip: Use a nonstick Bundt pan and grease it REALLY well. Trust me on this one.

Perfect for weekend brunch, holiday mornings, or honestly any time you want to impress your people. One follower said her 5-year-old declared this is what they're giving Santa – so you KNOW it's good!

Want the full recipe with all my tips and tricks? Comment "APPLES" below and I'll send it straight to your DMs! 

#monkeybread #applecinnamon #fallbaking #applerecipes #brunchideas
The FLUFFIEST sweet yeast rolls you'll ever make! The FLUFFIEST sweet yeast rolls you'll ever make!

These beauties are perfectly soft, subtly sweet, and paired with the most incredible whipped pumpkin butter (butter + pumpkin + cinnamon + honey = heaven!).

My husband said these are the best rolls he's ever had, and trust me—he doesn't give compliments lightly 😄

Here's why you need to make these:
✨ Easier than you think (no fancy skills needed!)
✨ Perfectly fluffy and chewy texture
✨ That whipped pumpkin butter is ADDICTIVE
✨ Make ahead and freeze for up to 2 months

Whether it's Thanksgiving, Christmas, or just a cozy family dinner, these rolls will steal the show. The secret? Scalded milk for maximum fluffiness and making sure they're touching in the pan before baking.

Want the full recipe with step-by-step instructions? Comment "ROLLS" below and I'll send it straight to your DMs! 💌
#homemadebread #yeastrolls #thanksgivingrecipes #holidaybaking #pumpkinrecipes

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