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Mini Ham & Cheese Quiche with Caramelized Onions

Cheeseball Bites

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Strawberry White Chocolate Eclairs

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Nutella Cream Pie

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Cranberry Cookies with White Chocolate Drizzle

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72 Incredible Ways to Celebrate Spring

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May 5, 2017

Surprise! I usually only give you guys a couple posts a week. But this week, we’re celebrating Spring in the Social Fabric community so I just had to share all the amazing blog posts that will give you inspiration on how to celebrate Spring in your home. Below you will find the best Spring-themed posts from many of our outstanding members here in…
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Shrimp & Grit Cake Bites (+wine pairing)

appetizer· seafood entrees
May 3, 2017

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. The following content is intended for readers who are 21 or older. #Chardonnation #SpringWine #CollectiveBias Shrimp & Cheesy Grit Cake Bites – Ultra creamy grit patties are fried and served with a buttery sauteed shrimp and crispy bacon to create an appetizer that…
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stacked Triple Chocolate Soft Baked Cookies

Triple Chocolate Soft Baked Cookies

Cookies· Valentine's Day
May 1, 2017

Triple Chocolate Soft Baked Cookies – A decadent soft baked cookie made with three kinds of chocolate: cocoa powder, chocolate chunks, and chocolate chips. An amazing dessert that will be loved my kids and adults alike! It’s a new month, guys! So that means a brand new cookie recipe! I know I slacked off last month and didn’t give you…
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Cilantro Lime Chicken Bites on a plate with rice and beans

Cilantro Lime Chicken Bites

chicken entrees
April 27, 2017

Cilantro Lime Chicken Bites – A super quick and easy dinner idea that’s made with chicken, cilantro, lime, and garlic. Ready in less than 20 minutes! My name is Sharon and I am addicted to anything and everything with cilantro & lime. There, I said it. Ever since I tried the rice at Chipotle, I’ve been obsessed with this simple,…
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Tiramisu Frozen Coffee

drinks· Popular Recipes· Summertime Favorites
April 24, 2017

This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group®  and The J.M. Smucker Company, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #DunkinDonutsPublix  http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV Tiramisu Frozen Coffee – Make your morning coffee even more exciting with a boost from the flavors of tiramisu. Made with double-strength coffee, milk, creamy marscapone cheese, crushed ladyfingers, chocolate…
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Blackberries & Cream Slider Doughnuts

breakfast· doughnuts and sweet rolls· Summertime Favorites
April 20, 2017

Blackberries & Cream Slider Doughnuts – Super fluffy yeast doughnuts that are tossed in sugar and then stuffed with a layer of cream cheese filling and topped with juicy blackberries. The perfect treat for any breakfast or brunch! I have a confession to make…I typically don’t to get super excited for the start of spring. Of course I’m happy to put…
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Berry Mimosas in flutes pictured with champagne and bowl of berries

Berry Mimosas

drinks· Holiday Favorites· Summertime Favorites· Valentine's Day
April 17, 2017

Berry Mimosas – A refreshing and simple mimosa made with mixed berry simple syrup and prosecco or champagne that you can enjoy during brunch. Garnish with a few berries and you’ve got yourself the perfect drink for spring or summer! Another holiday, another gorge-fest. I am still full from all the incredible food I ate yesterday! We had a simple,…
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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!

fall flavors

pumpkin challah bread sliced with a knife

Pumpkin Challah Bread

apple pie egg roll dipping in caramel sauce

Apple Pie Egg Rolls

slice of pistachio loaf on a cutting board with the rest of the loaf in the background

Pistachio Loaf

vinaigrette dressing being poured over a plate of Orchard Harvest Salad (Panera Copycat) from a glass bottle with a half and whole pair and cherry preserves in the background, shot from a side angle

Orchard Harvest Salad (Panera Copycat)

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Pumpkin Crumb Cake

plate of Pumpkin Cheesecake Macarons with a gourd in the background, shot from the front

Pumpkin Cheesecake Macarons

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Georgia Peach Salad – Mixed greens are tossed with Georgia Peach Salad – Mixed greens are tossed with grilled chicken, fresh Georgia peaches, pecans, goat cheese crumbles, grape tomatoes, and sliced red onions. Serve with my homemade white balsamic vinaigrette.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/georgia-peach-salad/
Healthy Greek Nachos – English cucumbers are slice Healthy Greek Nachos – English cucumbers are sliced and topped with a mixture of tomatoes, Kalamata olives, feta, and Greek dressing.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/healthy-greek-nachos/
Cuban Pulled Pork Sliders – Traditional ingredient Cuban Pulled Pork Sliders – Traditional ingredients of a Cuban sandwich are placed between dinner rolls to make perfectly-sized sliders.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/cuban-pulled-pork-sliders/
Easy Teriyaki Salmon – One of my go-to meals for w Easy Teriyaki Salmon – One of my go-to meals for weeknights. This salmon only needs 20 minutes to marinade and cooks in under 10!

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/easy-teriyaki-salmon/
Pistachio Loaf – Real pistachios are ground and ad Pistachio Loaf – Real pistachios are ground and added to olive oil, eggs, sugar, flour, and a hint of almond extract to make this gorgeous loaf that is great for dessert or afternoon tea.

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