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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!

fall flavors

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Sage & Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes

overhead shot of bright pumpkin fettuccine on a white plate with sundried tomatoes and wilted spinach throughout

Pumpkin Fettuccine with Sundried Tomatoes

Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

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Chicken and Dumplings

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Iced Pumpkin Scones

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Sweet Potato Biscuits

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close up of a serving bowl with sage and brown butter mashed sweet potatoes

Sage & Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes

a stack of three pumpkin oatmeal cream pies on cotton napkins with a platter behind it with more pies in the background, shot from the front

Pumpkin Oatmeal Cream Pies

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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

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Blackberry Doughnut Cake

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Crème Brûlée Doughnuts

 

Fluffy, buttery sweet rolls covered in powder suga Fluffy, buttery sweet rolls covered in powder sugar. Perfect with a morning coffee!

To find this recipe, search for 'Mallorca Sweet Bread' on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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Thick rice noodles are stir-fried with egg, chicke Thick rice noodles are stir-fried with egg, chicken, broccoli, and a savory and slightly sweet sauce.

To find this recipe, search for 'Pad See Ew' on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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Homemade, chewy dough is twisted in a pretzel shap Homemade, chewy dough is twisted in a pretzel shape, dipped in a soda bath, and baked until deep golden brown.

To find this recipe, search for 'Soft Pretzels' on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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Jumbo elbow macaroni and beef is tossed with a cre Jumbo elbow macaroni and beef is tossed with a creamy tomato sauce. It’s a perfect meal for weeknight dinners!

To find this recipe, search for 'Creamy Tomato Macaroni Beef' on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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Raspberry jam and fresh whipped cream are sandwich Raspberry jam and fresh whipped cream are sandwiched between two vanilla sponge cakes and dusted with powdered sugar. A British classic dessert perfect for dessert or afternoon tea.

To find this recipe, search for 'Victoria Sandwich Cake' on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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