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Sausage Egg & Cheese Pastry Muffins on a platter with a sprig of rosemary, shot from a side angle

Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Pastry Muffins

Pumpkin Tres Leches

The Best Waffles

a slice of bread being dipped into the butter in a dish of roasted garlic mushrooms with a loaf of bread in the background, shot from a side angle

Roasted Garlic Mushrooms

a glass dish with bacon corn casserole with half scooped out and a wooden spoon in it, shot from a side angle

Bacon Corn Casserole

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styled shot of Mint Cookie Ice Cream in two dishes with fudge on top of it on cloth napkins with crushed oreo cookies sprinkled around and three stacked oreos and a jar of hot fudge with a spoon in it in the background, shot from a side angle

Mint Cookie Ice Cream

dessert· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites
July 26, 2018

Mint Cookie Ice Cream – Fresh mint ice cream is loaded with crushed Oreo cookies and swirls of fudge to make for an indulgent, cool treat We’re almost at the end of National Ice Cream Month and I am only now getting you a new homemade ice cream recipe. Shame on me! But don’t worry – the recipe I have for…
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styled shot of Strawberry Coconut Sorbet in bowls with whole strawberries and a spoon in front and a glass dish of strawberry sorbet and a bowl of whole strawberries in the background, shot from a side angle

Strawberry Coconut Sorbet

dessert· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites· Valentine's Day
July 23, 2018

Strawberry Coconut Sorbet – Real strawberries are pureed with coconut milk, vanilla bean, honey, and sugar and then frozen to make an ultra creamy and refreshing sorbet Yup, another fruity ice cream treats coming at ya today! I didn’t plan for the whole ice cream month to be loaded with so many fruit-inspired treats but I guess now we know…
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Grilled Peach Sundaes in two bowls with a plate of grilled peaches on it with a cloth napkin and granola sprinkled around it, shot from a side angle

Grilled Peach Sundaes

dessert· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites
July 19, 2018

Grilled Peach Sundaes – Fresh peaches are grilled and served with cinnamon butter, vanilla bean ice cream, and homemade cinnamon granola I told you I’d be back with another sundae recipe before the month was over! And this one also has fruit in it. As much as I love indulgent, rich, sundaes loaded with chocolate, I just cannot overlook the…
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styled shot of two Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshakes topped with whipped cream straws whole strawberries and graham crackers on top of a napkin with whole strawberries crushed graham crackers and a stack of graham crackers next to it, shot from a side angle

Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshake

dessert· drinks· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites· Valentine's Day
July 16, 2018

Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshake – Vanilla ice cream blended with real strawberries and a slice of cheesecake makes for a rich, indulgent strawberry cheesecake milkshake! Milkshakes! I am such a fan of them now, but I am also very picky about them. They gotta be (1) thick, (2) full of flavor (no boring vanilla shakes for me!), and (3) loaded with…
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a bowl of Butterscotch Vanilla Bean Sauce with a spoon in it and a bowl of brown sugar with a spoon in it on a cloth napkin, shot from a side angle

Butterscotch Vanilla Bean Sauce

dessert· Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites
July 12, 2018

Butterscotch Vanilla Bean Sauce – Made with butter, brown sugar, cream, and a vanilla bean, this sauce is just what you need to jazz up your ice cream! One of the greatest things about cooking is the ability to make things you thought you could only enjoy at restaurants or bought from a store. If you told me that one…
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two pints of high road ice cream stacked on top of each other with glass dishes of apple pie sundaes next to them and an apple slice and a apple cut in half in front, shot from the front

Apple Pie Sundae

dessert· Fall Flavors· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites
July 9, 2018

This post has been sponsored by High Road Ice Cream. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Apple Pie Sundae – High Road Cinnamon Crumble Ice Cream is topped with caramelized cinnamon apples, pie crust chips, and caramel sauce to make for a fun way to eat your favorite pie! Who’s loving National Ice Cream month so far?! *raises both…
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lemons with the top off filled with Raspberry Lemon Sorbet on a plate, shot from a side angle

Raspberry Lemon Sorbet

dessert· Easter· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites
July 5, 2018

Raspberry Lemon Sorbet – Fresh raspberries are pureed with lemon juice, lemon zest, and sugar and then frozen into a smooth, refreshing sorbet. Happy Thursday! I hope your 4th of July fireworks hangover isn’t so bad and, even more, I hope today is an easy day for you at work. I’ve always had this day off but I know many…
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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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pumpkin challah bread sliced with a knife

Pumpkin Challah Bread

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

Butterscotch Pear Turnovers

close up pork chops on a plate with Dijon apple pan sauce on top and a rosemary garnish

Dijon Apple Pork Chops

three Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting on a platter with two cupcakes on a pedestal on top of cotton napkin with whole pecans sprinkled around, shot from a side angle

Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

styled shot of of Salted Caramel Ice Cream in a glass dish with an ice cream scooper with sugar cones and a full ice cream cone next to it and a jar and spoon of caramel sauce

Salted Caramel Ice Cream

slices of Pumpkin Banana Bread on a cotton napkin with walnuts sprinkled around and bananas in the background, shot from a side angle

Pumpkin Banana Bread

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Fluffy, buttery sweet rolls covered in powder suga Fluffy, buttery sweet rolls covered in powder sugar. Perfect with a morning coffee!

To find this recipe, search for 'Mallorca Sweet Bread' on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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Thick rice noodles are stir-fried with egg, chicke Thick rice noodles are stir-fried with egg, chicken, broccoli, and a savory and slightly sweet sauce.

To find this recipe, search for 'Pad See Ew' on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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Homemade, chewy dough is twisted in a pretzel shap Homemade, chewy dough is twisted in a pretzel shape, dipped in a soda bath, and baked until deep golden brown.

To find this recipe, search for 'Soft Pretzels' on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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Jumbo elbow macaroni and beef is tossed with a cre Jumbo elbow macaroni and beef is tossed with a creamy tomato sauce. It’s a perfect meal for weeknight dinners!

To find this recipe, search for 'Creamy Tomato Macaroni Beef' on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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Raspberry jam and fresh whipped cream are sandwich Raspberry jam and fresh whipped cream are sandwiched between two vanilla sponge cakes and dusted with powdered sugar. A British classic dessert perfect for dessert or afternoon tea.

To find this recipe, search for 'Victoria Sandwich Cake' on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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