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Ham & Cheese Biscuits

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,…
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Irish Cream Chocolate Doughnuts

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…
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Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake

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…
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Almond Croissants

Almond Croissants

breakfast· Easter· Holiday Favorites· pastries
February 19, 2018

Almond Croissants – Store-bought butter croissants are transformed into rich, flavorful almond croissants with the addition of almond syrup and almond…
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Mango Smoothie Bowl

Mango Smoothie Bowl

smoothies
January 15, 2018

Mango Smoothie Bowl – A thick mango smoothie base is topped with healthy toppings to make for a filling meal…
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Breakfast Pizza

Breakfast Pizza

breakfast· breakfast casseroles· Easter· pizza & pasta
December 21, 2017

Breakfast Pizza – Crispy puff pastry is loaded with your breakfast favorites: eggs, two kinds of cheese, and bacon. It’s…
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Berries & Cream Stuffed French Toast Casserole

Berries & Cream Stuffed French Toast Casserole

breakfast· breakfast casseroles· Holiday Favorites· Valentine's Day
November 23, 2017

Berries & Cream Stuffed French Toast Casserole – Slices of French bread stuffed with fresh berries & cream cheese filling,…
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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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Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

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Cinnamon Apple Kolaches

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Cup of Dirt Pudding

Pecan Pie Brownies

Maple Pecan Scones

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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Parfaits

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Greek Lemon Potatoes

zoomed in shot of a Rum Cake surrounded with raspberries on top of a cloth napkin, shot from the front

Rum Cake

a White Chocolate Cream Puff cut in half with the filling showing and a plate of cream puffs in the background and white chocolate chips around it, shot from a side angle

White Chocolate Cream Puffs

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Chocolate Cinnamon Babka

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Apple Cinnamon Charlotte

 

Orchard Harvest Salad (Panera Copycat) – Chopped r Orchard Harvest Salad (Panera Copycat) – Chopped romaine lettuce tossed with sliced pears, dried cherries, pecans, gorgonzola cheese, diced chicken and homemade cherry balsamic vinaigrette. Copycat recipe of the seasonal Orchard Harvest salad from Panera Bread. 

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/orchard-harvest-salad-panera-copycat/
French Onion Soup – Caramelized onions create the French Onion Soup – Caramelized onions create the base for this soup, which is served with a crouton and melted Gruyere cheese on top.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/french-onion-soup
Sage & Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes – Sweet Sage & Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes – Sweet Potatoes are mashed together with chopped sage and browned butter.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/sage-brown-butter-mashed-sweet-potatoes
Thai Red Curry Chicken Soup – A hearty soup made w Thai Red Curry Chicken Soup – A hearty soup made with chicken broth and coconut milk and loaded with chicken, rice noodles, red pepper, and cilantro.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/thai-red-curry-chicken-soup/
Football Cheeseball – A zesty mix of cream cheese, Football Cheeseball – A zesty mix of cream cheese, ranch seasoning, and diced veggies are shaped into a football and covered with cheddar cheese. Perfect for serving at your next tailgate!

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/football-cheeseball/

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