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Chili Mango Sorbet

Chili Mango Sorbet

ice cream· National Ice Cream Month
July 21, 2023

Chili Mango Sorbet – Fresh mango, lime juice, lime zest, and a little chili powder are blended together and then…
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Blackberry Vanilla Ice Cream

Blackberry Vanilla Ice Cream

ice cream· National Ice Cream Month
July 17, 2023

Blackberry Vanilla Ice Cream – Homemade vanilla ice cream is given a fruity addition of fresh blackberries. Happy belated National…
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Banana Split Parfait

Banana Split Parfait

dessert· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month
July 14, 2023

Banana Split Parfait – The classic banana split goes vertical! Strawberry, vanilla, and chocolate ice creams are topped with homemade…
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Strawberry Pound Cake Sundae

Strawberry Pound Cake Sundae

cake· dessert· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites· Valentine's Day
July 6, 2023

Strawberry Pound Cake Sundae – A slice of buttery pound cake is grilled and then topped with vanilla bean ice…
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Bananas Foster Ice Cream

Bananas Foster Ice Cream

ice cream· National Ice Cream Month
July 3, 2023

Bananas Foster Ice Cream – Homemade vanilla ice cream is swirled with caramelized bananas with a hint of cinnamon July…
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Chicken Caesar Wrap

Chicken Caesar Wrap

chicken entrees· salad· sandwiches & wraps· Summertime Favorites
June 30, 2023

Chicken Caesar Wrap – Romaine lettuce is tossed with homemade Caesar dressing, grilled chicken, Parmesan cheese, and croutons and then…
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Georgia Peach Salad

Georgia Peach Salad

chicken entrees· salad· Summertime Favorites
June 26, 2023

Georgia Peach Salad – Mixed greens are tossed with grilled chicken, fresh Georgia peaches, pecans, goat cheese crumbles, grape tomatoes,…
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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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styled shot of of Salted Caramel Ice Cream in a glass dish with an ice cream scooper with sugar cones and a full ice cream cone next to it and a jar and spoon of caramel sauce

Salted Caramel Ice Cream

two mugs of Cinnamon Maple Latte topped with whipped cream and sprinkled with pecans with dunkin donuts creamer and a stack of pumpkins on top of a cloth napkin, shot from a side angle

Cinnamon Maple Latte

front shot of sweet potato cornbread in a cast iron skillet

Sweet Potato Cornbread

plate of Pumpkin Cheesecake Macarons with a gourd in the background, shot from the front

Pumpkin Cheesecake Macarons

autumn kale salad in a blue salad bowl

Autumn Kale Salad

shortcut apple strudel on a marble serving platter cut down the middle to expose the apple center with vanilla ice cream on top and a fork in the foreground

Shortcut Apple Strudel

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Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Snowballs

Fudge Striped Cookies on a wire rack drizzled chocolate, shot from a side angle

Fudge Striped Cookies

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Greek Lemon Potatoes

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Chocolate Gingerbread Truffles

overhead shot of pistachio creme brulee with a few bites take out and sugar cracked

Pistachio Crème Brulee

 

This Blackberry Skillet Pound Cake is SO special! This Blackberry Skillet Pound Cake is SO special! I love this cake because it's so simple to throw together (one-bowl prep!) and comes out crispy on the edges and super moist on the inside!

Rather than rant and rave about this cake in words, I'm gonna let these photos speak for themselves... [swipe to see the most gorgeous slice shots!] 

What makes this INCREDIBLE:
🍰 ONE-BOWL prep (less dishes to wash!)
✨ Crispy edges + moist center (cast-iron magic!)
🫐 Loaded with fresh blackberries
🍯 Caramelized turbinado sugar crust on top
⏱️ Simple to make (even though it's pound cake!)
☕ Perfect with morning coffee or as dessert

The easiest pound cake you'll make:
Unlike other cakes, this cake can be made with ONE bowl. No need to mix the dry ingredients in a separate bowl before adding them to the wet ingredients. Hurray for less dishes to wash! 

You can interchange with any fresh berry on hand if you can't find blackberries – strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, etc. all work!

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/blackberry-skillet-pound-cake/
Woah guys, I need to talk to you about these Choco Woah guys, I need to talk to you about these Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake Pops!

So this recipe was inspired by a trip to a well-known coffee shop. They sell some incredible cake pops there, with the birthday cake being my all-time favorite. But on this trip, I decided to give their cookie dough flavor a chance because I am ALL about the cookie dough!

The verdict? Bleh. It was fine, but I kept thinking about ways it could be EVEN better!

My issues with the coffee shop version:
❌ White chocolate coating (poor flavor choice!)
❌ Didn't taste like a cookie at all
❌ Missing that brown sugar goodness

So I took all my observations and developed my PERFECT version of a chocolate chip cookie cake pop! And you guys, these turned out SO much better!

They're perfect for birthday parties, baby showers, bridal showers, or honestly anytime you want a fun treat that tastes way better than the coffee shop version! 

Ready to make these? 💌 Comment "POPS" below and I'll send you the link!

#CakePops #ChocolateChipCookie #PartyFood #DessertRecipes #CakePopRecipe #ChocolateChip #KidFriendlyRecipes #ChocolateChipCookies
Hot chocolate. It's almost a necessity in winter t Hot chocolate. It's almost a necessity in winter time, right?

Last year I made this incredible peanut butter hot chocolate because, you know, I love all things peanut butter. But this year? I wanted to make a hot chocolate with another one of my FAVORITE chocolate combos: Raspberry Hot Chocolate!

And that raspberry, guys…let me tell you. Adding it to the hot chocolate is like drinking one of those chocolate raspberry truffles from a chocolate shop. So rich and slightly tart. The whole drink is so balanced and I love it!

Making hot chocolate from scratch is much much easier than you'd think. And once you do, you'll never buy those packets again! All you do is heat milk in a saucepan and then whisk in cocoa powder and sugar. Boom – that's it!

For this raspberry hot chocolate, there's just one more step: break down fresh raspberries into a puree by cooking them on the stove for a few minutes. Once it's cooked, you just strain out the seeds and add to the hot chocolate and you have yourself a raspberry hot chocolate!

Perfect for Valentine's Day, cozy movie nights, or anytime you want to treat yourself to something special!

Ready to upgrade your hot chocolate game? 💌 Comment "COCOA" below and I'll send you the link!

#HotChocolate #HomemadeHotChocolate #WinterDrinks #CozyDrinks #HotChocolateRecipe #ChocolateRaspberry #ValentinesDayDrinks #WarmDrinks #CozyRecipes #WinterTreats #ComfortDrinks #HotCocoa
These Smothered Pork Chops are an exciting escape These Smothered Pork Chops are an exciting escape from boring dinners, and honestly? They might be my new weeknight obsession!

Oh my goodness, ya'll. Not only does it smell heavenly, but that flavor is unmatched to any gravy I've ever made before. That fresh thyme really sets it off! 

What makes these AMAZING:
🔥 ONE PAN recipe - yes, all done on the stove!
🍳 No oven or fancy appliances required
💚 That creamy onion gravy is EVERYTHING
⏰ Ready in 40 minutes total
🥩 Bone-in chops stay SO juicy
👨‍🍳 Simple ingredients, incredible flavor

The process is super easy:
First, you lightly fry the pork chops - and don't worry, it's not a thick batter that would make these super unhealthy. We just coat them in spices and a little flour, then fry in butter and oil to get them slightly crispy.

Then comes the magic! The butter and oil stay in the pan (hello, flavor!), and we cook down the onions, add garlic and fresh thyme, then create this INCREDIBLE creamy gravy with chicken stock and cream. The gravy thickens right before your eyes - it's actually kinda mesmerizing!

Finally, add back the chops, smother them in all that gorgeous gravy, and let them finish cooking. The result? Tender, juicy pork chops swimming in the most flavorful onion gravy you've ever tasted!

This is the kind of meal that makes you feel like you're eating at a fancy restaurant but you made it on a Tuesday night in 40 minutes. Win-win!

Ready to make dinner exciting again? 💌 Comment "PORK" below and I'll send you the link!

#PorkChops #OnionGravy #ComfortFood #EasyDinner #DinnerRecipes #PorkRecipes #OnePanMeal #EasyRecipes #HomeCooking #DinnerIdeas #PorkChopRecipe
I never really liked fudge... until I tried THIS D I never really liked fudge... until I tried THIS Dark Chocolate Raspberry Fudge! 

Okay guys, confession time. I used to think fudge was just meh - too sugary, kinda gritty, not chocolatey enough. But then my friend Savannah brought homemade fudge to our Christmas potluck and I ate EIGHT pieces. EIGHT! That's incredible, even for me!

So of course I had to get the recipe and make it my own. Enter: this gorgeous Dark Chocolate Raspberry Fudge! The combo of rich dark chocolate with tart raspberry swirls is absolutely HEAVENLY.

The best part? This is SO much easier than traditional fudge! No candy thermometer needed - just sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, and homemade raspberry puree. That's it!

Swipe to see:
→ The dreamy raspberry swirl 😍
→ How creamy and smooth this fudge is
→ That gorgeous color combo
→ Tips for perfect fudge every time
→ The easy recipe breakdown

Perfect for Valentine's Day, Galentine's, or honestly just because you deserve something sweet!

Want the full recipe? 💌 Comment 'FUDGE' below and I'll send you the link!

#HomemadeFudge #ValentinesDayDessert #ChocolateRaspberry #DessertRecipes #RaspberryDessert #ValentinesDay #GalentinesDay #FudgeRecipe

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