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Pretzel Bread Pudding

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Monster Cookies

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Cranberry Apple Crumble

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a plate with a stack of Lemon Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes on it topped with blueberry sauce on top of a cloth napkin with a bowl of blueberries half a lemon and a bottle of blueberry syrup in the background, shot from a side angle

Lemon Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes

breakfast· Easter
March 26, 2018

Lemon Blueberry Ricotta Pancakes – Homemade pancakes are given the gourmet treatment with the addition of fresh lemon zest, blueberries, and creamy ricotta cheese. Served with blueberry syrup for an added punch of flavor. Lemon is a flavor I never, ever thought I’d like. I turned my head at lemon favorites like lemon pound cake, lemon bars, and even lemon…
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Ham & Cheese Biscuits on a piece of parchment paper with one with a bite out of it, shot from overhead

Ham & Cheese Biscuits

biscuits· bread· breakfast· Easter
March 22, 2018

Ham & Cheese Biscuits – Buttermilk biscuits are loaded with ham & cheese and baked until they come out slightly crispy, yet incredibly fluffy Easter is quickly approaching, guys. Do you have your menu all set??? Are you planning a lunch or a brunch or maybe a dinner? We always do a big family lunch. But I know many of you…
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a slice of raspberry cheesecake brownies spread on top of a piece of parchment paper with raspberries and chocolate chips spread around them, shot from a side angle

Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies

bars and brownies· dessert· Valentine's Day
March 19, 2018

Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies – Fudgy brownies are taken up a few notches with the addition of raspberry swirl cheesecake. As I’ve mentioned numerous times before, my previous work in the food service industry has greatly influenced many of the recipes you’ll find on this blog. There was this vanilla bean cheesecake that I fell in love with while working at…
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a pedestal dish with a No-Bake Mint Oreo Cheesecake Cup on it on top of a cloth napkina pedestal dish with a No-Bake Mint Oreo Cheesecake Cup on it on top of a cloth napkin, shot from the front

No-Bake Mint Oreo Cheesecake Cups

dessert
March 15, 2018

No-Bake Mint Oreo Cheesecake Cups – Mini cups are layered with Mint Oreo crumbs, mint Oreo cheesecake, and whipped cream to make a yummy green dessert that’s perfect for your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations As promised, I have another festive St. Patrick’s Day treat for you! But first, did you have a chance to make these Irish Cream Chocolate Doughnuts?!…
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a platter of Irish Cream Chocolate Doughnuts with chocolate chips spread around it, shot from overhead

Irish Cream Chocolate Doughnuts

doughnuts and sweet rolls
March 12, 2018

Irish Cream Chocolate Doughnuts – Dense chocolate cake doughnuts dipped in an Irish cream glaze. And what makes these even better, they’re baked, not fried! And just like that, we’re almost at the next holiday! St. Patty’s Day is less than a week away but I have yet to share any yummy recipes for you guys to celebrate with. I…
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slices of chocolate chip coffee cake on a piece of parchment paper with a wooden spatula next to it, shot from a side angle

Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake

cake· dessert· Easter
March 8, 2018

Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake – An incredibly moist, streusel coffee cake is loaded with semisweet chocolate chips and a hint of cinnamon to make for the best treat to enjoy with your morning or afternoon coffee. Yay! Dessert for breakfast! I wake up with a sweet tooth almost everyday, so, naturally, coffee cakes were always a treat I could get…
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Black & White Cookies spread out on a piece of parchment paper with a wooden stand with a cookie on it in the background, shot from a side angle

Black & White Cookies

Cookies· dessert
March 5, 2018

Black & White Cookies – Soft, cakey vanilla cookies covered in vanilla and chocolate icing It’s cookie time! For you new readers, every month, I like to start out with a new cookie recipe. Last month, I made these uber-festive raspberry macaron hearts. Did you get a chance to try them out??? This month I’m making a classic American cookie…
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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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two mugs of Cinnamon Maple Latte topped with whipped cream and sprinkled with pecans with dunkin donuts creamer and a stack of pumpkins on top of a cloth napkin, shot from a side angle

Cinnamon Maple Latte

apple cinnamon charlotte sitting on a plate with cinnamon sabayon sliced in half to reveal the apples in the center

Apple Cinnamon Charlotte

a glass dish with pumpkin cinnamon rolls in it with some missing from the center and a spatula with a pumpkin the background, shot from a side angle

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

pumpkin cinnamon pull apart loaf with a center slice visable

Pumpkin Cinnamon Pull Apart Loaf

a slice of peach upside down cake on a white plate with the rest of the cake in the background

Peach Upside-down Cake

overhead shot of pumpkin churros on a plate of cinnamon sugar

Pumpkin Churros

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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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