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Crème Brûlée Doughnuts

Crème Brûlée Doughnuts

doughnuts and sweet rolls· Easter· Holiday Favorites· pastries
May 20, 2021

Crème Brûlée Doughnuts – Fluffy brioche doughnuts are filled with a vanilla bean custard, dipped in icing and then topped…
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Carrot Raisin Muffins

Carrot Raisin Muffins

dessert· Easter· Fall Flavors· muffins
April 1, 2021

Carrot Raisin Muffins – Tall, fluffy carrot muffins are studded with golden raisins and chopped walnuts to make a hearty,…
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Maple Pecan Scones

Maple Pecan Scones

breakfast· Easter· Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites· pastries
September 24, 2020

Maple Pecan Scones – Fluffy cream scones loaded with pecans and covered in maple icing Fall is officially here! Not…
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The Best Waffles

The Best Waffles

breakfast· Easter· Holiday Favorites
September 21, 2020

The Best Waffles – These buttery, sweet waffles are made with simple ingredients but packed with tons of flavor! OK…
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Cheese Danish

Cheese Danish

breakfast· dessert· doughnuts and sweet rolls· pastries
August 27, 2020

Cheese Danish – Sweet yeast dough is filled with cinnamon and sugar and then twisted into a round danish filled…
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Banana Bread Doughnuts

Banana Bread Doughnuts

breakfast· cake· doughnuts and sweet rolls· Easter· Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites
August 20, 2020

Banana Bread Doughnuts – Cakey baked doughnuts made of banana bread batter and dipped in a brown butter frosting and…
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Bourbon Brown Sugar Bacon

Bourbon Brown Sugar Bacon

appetizer· breakfast· pork entrees· sides
June 18, 2020

Bourbon Brown Sugar Bacon – Oven-baked bacon is topped with bourbon and brown sugar to give you a yummy sweet…
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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

two copper mugs filled with holiday mule drinks and a pitcher in the background

Holiday Mule

warm banana bread with a couple bites removed sitting on a plate with two scoops on butter pecan ice cream stacked on top and caramelized bananas over the top and a spoon on the side

Banana Bread Sundae

slices of iced pumpkin scones drizzled with frosting on a wire rack on top of parchment paper, shot from overhead

Iced Pumpkin Scones

a glass dish with pumpkin cinnamon rolls in it with some missing from the center and a spatula with a pumpkin the background, shot from a side angle

Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

close up of apple pie slide doughnut sitting on a tray with other doughnuts

Apple Pie Slider Doughnuts

zoomed in shot of chocolate snickerdoodles on parchment paper with a spoon in front, shot from a side angle

Chocolate Snickerdoodles

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Pesto cheese roll sitting on a wooden plate with marinara sauce in the background for dipping

Pesto Cheese Rolls

Berry Mimosas in flutes pictured with champagne and bowl of berries

Berry Mimosas

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Beignets

close up of raspberries & cream profiterole sitting on a white plate

Raspberries & Cream Profiteroles

two bowls of goat cheese sweet corn grits with a spoon in it on a cotton napkin with corn cobs next to it, shot from overhead

Goat Cheese & Sweet Corn Grits

 

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!

#pumpkinchurros #fallbaking #churrore­cipe  #pumpkinrecipes #cinnamonsugarchurros
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.

#monstercookies #peanutbuttercookies #chewycookie #homemadecookies #cookierecipes
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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