fall flavors

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three Chicken Ranch Wraps stacked on top of each other on a plate and sprinkled with cilantro with a jar of ranch in the background, shot from the front

Chicken Ranch Wraps

appetizer· chicken entrees· snacks

Chicken Ranch Wraps – Flour tortillas are stuffed with grilled chicken, Monterrey jack cheese, ranch dressing, and chopped cilantro and then grilled to heat through and seal. Perfect for snacks, dinner, or parties! Easy dinners never get old. And with a baby on the way, I’m gonna need a whole lot more of these to get me through those hectic…
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a bowl of Blueberry Crème Brûlée with a spoon in it and three blueberries and mint on top of a cloth napkin with more blueberries surrounding the bowl, shot from a side angle

Blueberry Crème Brûlée

dessert· Easter· Summertime Favorites· Valentine's Day

Blueberry Crème Brûlée  – This classic French dessert takes a refreshing, summer turn with the addition of plump blueberries. It’s the perfect way to enjoy this rich dessert in the summer! Before we get into the recipe for today, let me welcome you to the new and improved Certified Pastry Aficionado blog. I am so in love with this new design…
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styled shot of Peach Lemonade in two glasses with a glass pitcher in the background and whole peaches spread around on a cloth napkin, shot from the front

Peach Lemonade

drinks· Easter· Summertime Favorites

Peach Lemonade – Homemade lemonade is taken to a new level with the addition of fresh peaches. It will be your new favorite summer drink! I am on a roll with these drink recipes, guys! Today’s Peach Lemonade marks my third drink recipe in the last couple months. Do you remember the others? First, I shared this Homemade Grapefruit Soda and…
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Oreo Chocolate Chip Cookies sprinkled with crushed oreo cookies on a counter with a cloth napkin next to it, shot from overhead

Oreo Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cookies· dessert

Oreo Chocolate Chip Cookies – Classic chocolate chip cookies are mixed with crushed Oreos to make for a mega cookie that is screaming to be dunked in a glass of milk. And just like that, we’ve reached a new month! I cannot believe we’re already into June. Time is flying by – which means this baby is that much closer…
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styled shot of Salted Caramel Apple Pie Parfaits with a pan of pie and a can of whipped cream behind it

Salted Caramel Apple Pie Parfaits

dessert· Fall Flavors· pie· Summertime Favorites

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and Conagra Brands. All opinions are mine alone. #StarsofSummer #CollectiveBias Salted Caramel Apple Pie Parfaits – A super simple treat to make for all your summer parties that is sure to impress! Simply layer Marie Callender’s® Dutch Apple Pie, Reddi–wip®, and salted caramel sauce in individual cups and serve immediately.  Another…
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a stack of Ham & Cheese Croquettes on a platter sprinkled with chives and cheese, shot from the front

Ham & Cheese Croquettes (Croquetas)

appetizer· Easter· snacks· Tailgating Recipes

Ham & Cheese Croquettes – Dumplings filled with rich prosciutto ham and manchego cheese are rolled in breadcrumbs and fried to perfection to make for one of the best appetizers you’ll ever have A couple years ago, my husband and I had an incredible time visiting some of my family in Madrid, Spain. Not only did he get to know…
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Asian Steak Skewers on a platter sprinkled with sesame seeds and green onions, shot from the front

Asian Steak Skewers

beef entrees· Summertime Favorites· Tailgating Recipes

Asian Steak Skewers – Tender sirloin is marinated in Asian flavors and skewered with red onion and red pepper before it’s grilled to perfection! Happy Memorial Day! I am so thankful for the sacrifices made by so many so I can live a life full of freedom and I am happy we get to honor them today. Hopefully most of…
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