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autumn kale salad in a blue salad bowl

Autumn Kale Salad

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Beignets

plate of mini ham and cheese quiche with caramelized onions and a plan of quiche in the back

Mini Ham & Cheese Quiche with Caramelized Onions

casserole dish of Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

close up of slices of cranberry orange loaf on a serving platter

Cranberry Orange Loaf

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a sandwich with avocado egg salad on it on a plate with a lemon cut in half and a glass bowl of avocado egg salad in the background, shot from a side angle

Avocado Egg Salad Sandwich

salad· sandwiches & wraps
April 4, 2019

Avocado Egg Salad Sandwich – Mayonnaise is replaced with creamy avocados to turn classic egg salad into a healthier treat made with hard-boiled eggs, fresh dill, lemon juice, and chopped parsley Eggs have been an obsession of mine lately because their such a great source of protein and so quick and easy to make. But I’ve been getting bored of…
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a plate of Lemon Poppyseed Scone topped with a slice of lemon, shot from a side angle

Lemon Poppyseed Scones

breakfast· dessert· doughnuts and sweet rolls· Easter· Summertime Favorites
April 1, 2019

Lemon Poppyseed Scones – Dense, tart, and sweet lemon scones are sprinkled with poppyseeds to give them a very slight crunch and topped with a sweet icing to take them over the top! Spring is so close, I can almost smell it – or should I say see it. The pollen is killing us in Atlanta. My husband and I…
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a plate of pistachio snowballs with one cut in half on top of the plate, shot from the front

Pistachio Snowballs

Cookies· dessert· Easter· Holiday Favorites
March 28, 2019

Pistachio Snowballs – Dense pistachio cookies covered in powdered sugar to make them look like snowballs I can’t get enough pistachios this month! After making these pistachio macarons, I continued to have cravings for them all month long. Thankfully, I had tons of pistachios leftover. But instead of making the macarons again, I decided to branch out and try out…
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Bacon & Blue Cheese Deviled Eggs on a dish sprinkled with bacon and blue cheese on top of a cloth napkin, shot from a side angle

Bacon & Blue Cheese Deviled Eggs

appetizer· Easter· Summertime Favorites
March 25, 2019

Bacon & Blue Cheese Deviled Eggs – Classic deviled eggs are taken to another level with the addition of blue cheese crumbles and bacon crumbles Easter and deviled eggs go together like nothing else, am I right? My grandma actually makes deviled eggs for all special events but it seems like the rest of the world gets out their egg…
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styled shot of toast spread with pimento cheese bacon with a bowl of bacon a knife with a bowl of pimento cheese jam in the background, shot from a side angle

Pimento Cheese with Bacon Jam

appetizer· dips· Easter· Tailgating Recipes
March 21, 2019

Pimento Cheese with Bacon Jam – Homemade pimento cheese spread is perfectly paired with a tangy, sweet onion bacon jam and served on a toasted piece of white bread or your favorite crackers.  Living in Atlanta has enriched my life in so many ways, but none more than through my stomach. Southern food has been such a culture shock to…
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a stack of three slices of lavender vanilla lemon bars on a plate with two lemons in the background, shot from the front

Lavender Vanilla Lemon Bars

dessert· Easter· Summertime Favorites
March 18, 2019

Lavender Vanilla Lemon Bars – Tart & gooey lemon bars flavored with a hint of lavender and vanilla bean St. Patrick’s Day is behind us so that means spring is right around the corner! The weather may not feel like spring yet but that won’t stop me from enjoy some yummy spring treats. Lemon is technically in season during the…
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a can of coca-cola with two straws in from of it with a glass baking dish with Philly Cheesesteak Sliders in it in the background with a basket next to it, shot from a side angle

Philly Cheesesteak Sliders

appetizer· beef entrees· sandwiches & wraps· Tailgating Recipes
March 11, 2019

This post was sponsored by Kroger and The Coca-Cola Company. All opinions expressed on my site are my own.  Philly Cheesesteak Sliders – A fun party food made by layering cooked beef, peppers, and onions with provolone cheese and baking in the oven between soft slider rolls just long enough to toast the tops and melt the cheese. Don’t forget…
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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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overhead shot of cheddar crusted apple pie with lattice crust

Cheddar Crusted Apple Pie

two copper mugs filled with holiday mule drinks and a pitcher in the background

Holiday Mule

closeup of mini pumpkin doughnut muffins with one with a bite out of it

Mini Pumpkin Doughnut Muffins

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Banana Bread Doughnuts

Butterscotch Pear Turnovers on a baking sheet with parchment paper, shot from overhead

Butterscotch Pear Turnovers

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Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Sage Browned Butter

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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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