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Raspberry Lime Macaron Sandwich

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White Chocolate Cream Puffs

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Roasted Strawberry Bundt Cake

Peppermint Shortbread Bites

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Sweet Potato Cornbread

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Classic Crumb Cake

cake· Easter
September 1, 2016

Classic Crumb Cake – This crumb cake is heavenly! The cake is super moist but slightly dense. The crumb topping is full of rich butter and cinnamon goodness. Together, these two elements make an unforgettable cake that you’ll want to have any time of the day! Food has been a major part of my life for as long as I…
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Garlic Herb Rolls

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August 29, 2016

Garlic Herb Rolls – Super soft garlic rolls that are made with a dried Italian herb. They are perfect for soaking up excess pasta sauce on spaghetti nights or dunking in your hearty soups One thing I learned very fast when I began dating my now-husband is that his mom’s traditional tomato sauce recipe is no joke. It was a…
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3-Ingredient Oreo Truffles in a bowl with Oreas and a glass of milk

3-Ingredient Oreo Truffles

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August 25, 2016

3-Ingredient Oreo Truffles – A quick and easy recipe for amazing chocolate Oreo truffles, made with crushed Oreos, cream cheese, and melted chocolate. You’re going to be shocked at how incredible these truffles are! I am no longer the only member of my family inhabiting the state of Georgia. My older sister and her family moved nearby this past weekend from Florida! It’s…
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Easy Chicken Pasta with White Wine Sauce

chicken entrees
August 21, 2016

Easy Chicken Pasta with White Wine Sauce – When you don’t feel like making anything fancy, here’s an easy weeknight meal that will be done in no time! Last weekend, we spent a glorious time in Las Vegas. Our first time! It was quite an adventure. And quite exhausting. That heat really took it out of me! It was over…
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Reese’s Pieces Peanut Butter Cookies

Cookies
August 18, 2016

Reese’s Pieces Peanut Butter Cookies – Soft and dense peanut butter cookies, with chocolate chips and Reese’s pieces candy. A chewy cookie that kids and adults will both love! I’ve always had a weakness for peanut butter and chocolate together. Whether it’s peanut butter cups, buckeyes, ice cream, or pie, my sweet tooth yearns for anything that combines these two glorious…
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Atlantic Beach Pie

Easter· pie· Summertime Favorites
August 14, 2016

Atlantic Beach Pie – A summertime pie that tastes like lemon meringue, but made with a saltine cracker crust The idea for this post came for my absolute-favorite flavor of ice cream right now. It’s Atlantic Beach Pie from Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams. They have 3 locations in Atlanta and many other around the country. I am absolutely obsessed with…
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Glazed Cherry Hand Pies

Easter· pie· Summertime Favorites· Valentine's Day
August 11, 2016

Glazed Cherry Hand Pies – Super flaky pie crust stuffed with sweet cherry filling and finished with a sweet glaze I am a big fan of desserts that are in small portions. It’s almost like I feel better about indulging if I can fit it in my hand. Is that weird? So it’s no surprise that I am making another…
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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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Parmesan & Thyme Potatoes Au Gratin

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Sage & Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

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Pumpkin Churros

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Apple Pecan Farro Salad

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Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

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Raspberry Lime Macaron Sandwich – Large, pink maca Raspberry Lime Macaron Sandwich – Large, pink macaron shells are filled with fresh lime curd and whole raspberries and sandwiched together for a snack fit for a queen.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/raspberry-lime-macaron-sandwich/
Chicken Gyro Bowls – Mixed greens are topped with Chicken Gyro Bowls – Mixed greens are topped with Greek chicken, chickpeas, tomato cucumber salad, feta cheese, and a homemade tzatziki sauce. 

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/chicken-gyro-bowls/
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

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