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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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Pistachio Pancakes

Pistachio Pancakes

breakfast· Easter· Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites
June 15, 2020

Pistachio Pancakes – Buttermilk pancakes are made with ground pistachios and a hint of almond extract to make for a…
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Easy Berry Smoothie

Easy Berry Smoothie

breakfast· drinks· Easter· smoothies· snacks· Summertime Favorites
May 21, 2020

Easy Berry Smoothie – With only three ingredients, this is the easiest berry smoothie you’ll ever make! Today’s recipe is…
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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

overhead shot of pumpkin churros on a plate of cinnamon sugar

Pumpkin Churros

a baking sheet with banana bread granola and a whole banana on it, shot from a side angle

Banana Bread Granola

apple cinnamon charlotte sitting on a plate with cinnamon sabayon sliced in half to reveal the apples in the center

Apple Cinnamon Charlotte

a bowl of Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Bread Pudding topped with ice cream with a casserole dish with bread pudding and two pumpkins stacked on top of each other in the background, shot from a side angle

Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Bread Pudding

overhead shot of cheddar crusted apple pie with lattice crust

Cheddar Crusted Apple Pie

a hand holding up a cinnamon bun soft pretzel

Cinnamon Bun Soft Pretzels

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two stacked Cinnamon Chocolate Muffins and one muffin cut in half next to it and a pan of cinnamon chocolate muffins, shot from a side angle

Cinnamon Chocolate Muffins

strawberry brioche bun on a gray table

Strawberry Brioche Buns

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Chocolate Cinnamon Babka

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Maple Molasses Cookies

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Banana Fritters

 

Pistachio Loaf – Real pistachios are ground and ad Pistachio Loaf – Real pistachios are ground and added to olive oil, eggs, sugar, flour, and a hint of almond extract to make this gorgeous loaf that is great for dessert or afternoon tea.
Cheddar Sesame Crackers – Crispy, buttery crackers Cheddar Sesame Crackers – Crispy, buttery crackers loaded with cheddar cheese and topped with sesame seeds

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/cheddar-sesame-crackers/
Fried Goat Cheese Balls – Soft goat cheese is roll Fried Goat Cheese Balls – Soft goat cheese is rolled in panko breadcrumbs, fried until golden brown, and served with a drizzle of honey to make the best little appetizer for any occasion

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/fried-goat-cheese-balls/?
Raspberry Lime Macaron Sandwich – Large, pink maca Raspberry Lime Macaron Sandwich – Large, pink macaron shells are filled with fresh lime curd and whole raspberries and sandwiched together for a snack fit for a queen.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/raspberry-lime-macaron-sandwich/
Chicken Gyro Bowls – Mixed greens are topped with Chicken Gyro Bowls – Mixed greens are topped with Greek chicken, chickpeas, tomato cucumber salad, feta cheese, and a homemade tzatziki sauce. 

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/chicken-gyro-bowls/

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