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Cinnamon Roll Doughnuts

Cinnamon Roll Doughnuts

breakfast· doughnuts and sweet rolls· Easter· Holiday Favorites
June 27, 2024

Cinnamon Roll Doughnuts – Homemade cinnamon rolls are fried to give them a golden brown outside but keeping that gooey,…
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Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Muffins

Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Muffins

breakfast· cake· dessert· Easter· muffins
March 29, 2024

Bakery-style Chocolate Chip Muffins – Sky-high muffins are loaded with mini chocolate chips, a perfect round dome on top, and…
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Mallorca Sweet Bread

Mallorca Sweet Bread

bread· breakfast· Easter· Holiday Favorites· pastries
February 2, 2024

Mallorca Sweet Bread – Fluffy, buttery sweet rolls covered in powder sugar. Perfect with a morning coffee! I first tried…
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Apple Cinnamon Stuffed French Toast

Apple Cinnamon Stuffed French Toast

breakfast· breakfast casseroles· doughnuts and sweet rolls· Fall Flavors
October 6, 2023

Apple Cinnamon Stuffed French Toast – Slices of Brioche bread are stuffed with cinnamon apples and then baked in a…
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Churro Waffles

Churro Waffles

breakfast· doughnuts and sweet rolls· Easter· Holiday Favorites
April 16, 2023

Churro Waffles – Homemade cinnamon waffles are finished off with a cinnamon sugar coating that reminds you of a theme…
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Jelly Roll French Toast

Jelly Roll French Toast

breakfast· doughnuts and sweet rolls· Easter
April 14, 2023

Jelly Roll French Toast – Pieces of white bread rolled with raspberry jam, dipped in an egg custard, grilled, and…
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Raspberry Toaster Strudel Copycat

Raspberry Toaster Strudel Copycat

breakfast· Easter· pastries· snacks· Summertime Favorites· Valentine's Day
March 20, 2023

Raspberry Toaster Strudel Copycat – Store bought puff pastry is filling with raspberry jam, baked, and then finished with a…
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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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Sweet Potato Cornbread

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Sage & Browned Butter Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

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Pecan Sticky Buns

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Pistachio Loaf

Pumpkin Tres Leches

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Pumpkin Fettuccine with Sundried Tomatoes

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BLT Benedict

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Blackberry Doughnut Cake

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Raspberry Lime Macaron Sandwich

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The EASIEST Pistachio Biscotti Recipe ☕🥜 Eve The EASIEST Pistachio Biscotti Recipe ☕🥜

Ever wondered how to make those fancy Italian cookies you see at the coffee shop? Turns out they're SO much easier than you think! 

These twice-baked pistachio biscotti are crunchy, nutty, and absolutely perfect for dunking into your morning coffee or afternoon espresso.

Here's why you'll love this recipe:
✨ Simple ingredients you probably already have
✨ Pistachios add the perfect nutty flavor
✨ They stay fresh all week (hello, meal prep!)
✨ Make amazing homemade gifts

The secret? They're baked twice - first as a log, then sliced and baked again for that signature crunch. The almond extract brings out the pistachio flavor beautifully, and trust me, once you try dunking these into your coffee, you'll never go back!

Want the full recipe? Comment BISCOTTI below and I'll send it straight to your DMs! 💌

Have you made biscotti before? What's your favorite flavor? Let me know! 👇

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When the weather turns gray and the air feels cris When the weather turns gray and the air feels crisp, I always find myself coming back to one thing: a big pot of homemade chicken and dumplings simmering away on the stove.

This cozy classic is everything you want in a comfort food recipe: tender shredded chicken, a rich and creamy chicken soup base, fluffy biscuit-style dumplings floating on top, and just the right amount of herbs to make every spoonful warm and flavorful.

It’s the kind of meal that fills the house with the smell of slow-cooked goodness and feels like a hug in a bowl. 🫕✨ Whether you’re serving it with crusty bread or enjoying it all on its own, this chicken and dumplings recipe is hearty, nostalgic, and unbelievably satisfying.

Would you serve yours extra creamy or keep it light and brothy? 🍽️
👇 Comment DUMPLINGS and I’ll DM you the full recipe!

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So I use dough, whipped in pumpkin puree and spice So I use dough, whipped in pumpkin puree and spices, piped in long star-shaped swirls, and fried them golden. 

These pumpkin churros are crunchy on the outside, tender inside, coated in cinnamon-sugar, and begging for a dip.

They’re the kind of treat that makes you pause, breathe the warmth of pumpkin spice, and say, “Yes, this is comfort.” 

Whether you serve them at a cozy brunch or as the dessert that steals the show, they’re fall in a bite.

Would you dunk yours in chocolate sauce, caramel, or enjoy it plain and warm right away? 

comments CHURROS and I'll send you a recipe!

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Soft, chewy, absolutely loaded with peanut butter, Soft, chewy, absolutely loaded with peanut butter, oats, chocolate chips and candy-coated sweets, the kind of cookie you bring out when you really want to celebrate snack time - Monster Cookies.

These cookies are chunky, messy, and totally worth it. Whether you're dunking in milk or grabbing one on the go, they bring that joyful throw-everything-in moment we all crave.

Would you rather share a batch of Monster Cookies with friends or secretly keep them all to yourself? 🍪

Comment “COOKIES and I'll send you a recipe.

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There was an afternoon when I found myself sketchi There was an afternoon when I found myself sketching dessert ideas, not ordinary desserts, but something airy, light, yet bursting with berry sweetness. The result? Raspberries & Cream Profiteroles.

Soft choux pastry puffs topped with crispy pink craquelin, filled with vanilla-folded whipped cream swirled with fresh raspberries, and finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar. 

Comment “PROFITEROLS” and I'll send you a link to the recipe.
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