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a casserole dish of Berries & Cream Stuffed French Toast Casserole on top of a cloth napkin with a bowl of mixed berries next to it, shot from overhead

Berries & Cream Stuffed French Toast Casserole

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Cinnamon Roll Doughnuts

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Cranberry Apple Crumble

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Roasted Strawberry Bundt Cake

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Nutella Cream Pie

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Mini Ham & Cheese Quiche with Caramelized Onions

appetizer· breakfast· breakfast casseroles· Easter· Holiday Favorites
April 13, 2017

Mini Ham and Cheese Quiche with Caramelized Onions – A mini, buttery pastry crust filled with a mixture of eggs, cream, diced ham, gruyere cheese, and caramelized onions. These small little quiche are perfect for serving at parties and brunches.  Oh man…Easter is almost here, guys! I am so ready to dig into some rich, creamy chocolate. I have a…
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Traditional English Trifle

dessert· Easter· Holiday Favorites· Popular Recipes· Summertime Favorites
April 10, 2017

Traditional English Trifle – This traditional English trifle is a layered dessert made with ladyfingers soaked in sherry, fresh berries, vanilla pudding, and fresh whipped cream. The combination of these flavors and textures will blow you away! So much of what I learned about cooking comes from Food Network stars like Bobby Flay, Ina Garten, and Giada de Laurentiis. The…
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30 Irresistible Springtime Sweets

Easter· round-up
April 6, 2017

Easter is next week, people! Next. Week. Are you panicking yet?? Have no fear! I am here to help you get your food preparations in order, specifically those foods on the sweet end of the spectrum. I have curated a list of some of the more delectable treats that are perfect for Easter, as well as your other Springtime events…
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Blueberry Muffin Tops

breakfast· Easter· muffins· Summertime Favorites
April 3, 2017

Blueberry Muffin Tops – Everyone knows the best part of the blueberry muffin is the top. Why not make them just the way you like them – with just the tops! Follow this simple recipe and you’ll get perfectly fluffy, soft, and slightly crispy blueberry muffin tops. The countdown to Easter has begun! I’ve got tons of amazing recipes on…
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Warm Banana Pudding (Southern Style)

dessert· Easter
March 30, 2017

Warm Banana Pudding – Made with pound cake, homemade vanilla pudding, sliced bananas and topped with toasted meringue, this Southern warm banana pudding taste so velvety smooth that you’ll never want to make another banana pudding ever again! The perfect dessert for the holidays! As you’ve probably heard me say before, moving to the South has broadened my tastes, without…
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Pecan Sticky Buns

breakfast· doughnuts and sweet rolls· Easter· Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites
March 27, 2017

Pecan Sticky Buns – A super ooey, gooey, sticky bun made with brioche dough and tons of brown sugar and crunchy pecans. The flavor and texture of these buns will blow you away! If you’ve been following my posts from the last couple of weeks, you know that me and my husband just returned from a vacation in Boston. Boston…
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Taco Spaghetti

beef entrees· pizza & pasta
March 23, 2017

Taco Spaghetti – A fun, new way to enjoy Taco Tuesday! Taco spaghetti is an easy weeknight meal that is perfect for the whole family! My weeknight meals are usually thrown together in a hurry. I have a crazy schedule (as I’m sure most of you do too!) so I never known when I’ll be home from work. So I…
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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

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Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Sage Browned Butter

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Oatmeal Dinner Rolls

Pecan Pie Brownies

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Chicken and Dumplings

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Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread

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Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

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Orange Chicken – Chicken is fried in tempura batte Orange Chicken – Chicken is fried in tempura batter and then tossed in a homemade sticky orange sauce to make for a yummy Chinese dish

RECIPE: https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/orange-chicken/
Roasted Garlic Mushrooms – Cremini mushrooms are l Roasted Garlic Mushrooms – Cremini mushrooms are loaded with garlic, olive oil, and butter, roasted until cooked through, and finished off with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh parsley
Cookies & Cream Macarons – A classic French cookie Cookies & Cream Macarons – A classic French cookie, with a cookies & cream twist. Made from a classic French macarons recipe with chocolate cookie crumbs added to the shell recipe and filled with a cookies & cream buttercream
Grilled Peach Sundaes – Fresh peaches are grilled Grilled Peach Sundaes – Fresh peaches are grilled and served with cinnamon butter, vanilla bean ice cream, and homemade cinnamon granola

RECIPE: https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/grilled-peach-sundaes/
Sweet Corn Risotto with Crispy Shrimp – Creamy, ch Sweet Corn Risotto with Crispy Shrimp – Creamy, cheesy homemade risotto is taken up a notch with fresh sweet yellow corn and paired perfect with SeaPak® Butterfly Shrimp and Clos du Bois Chardonnay.

RECIPE: https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/sweet-corn-risotto-crispy-shrimp/

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