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Caramel Swirl Meringues

Caramel Swirl Meringues

candy· Cookies· Easter· Holiday Favorites· Valentine's Day
April 18, 2022

Caramel Swirl Meringues – Freshly whipped meringues are swirled with caramel sauce and then baked until perfectly crisp on the…
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Birthday Cake Pops

Birthday Cake Pops

cake· candy· dessert
February 10, 2022

Birthday Cake Pops – Confetti cake pops are covered in white chocolate and sprinkles to make for a cute birthday…
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Chocolate Hazelnut Toffee

Chocolate Hazelnut Toffee

candy· dessert· Holiday Favorites· Valentine's Day
November 30, 2021

Chocolate Hazelnut Toffee – Butter and sugar are cooked to make a yummy toffee and then mixed with chopped hazelnuts…
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Candied Pecans

Candied Pecans

candy· Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites· snacks
September 28, 2020

Candied Pecans – Pecans are coated in cinnamon sugar and then baked until crispy A couple months ago, I was…
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Chocolate Pecan Turtle Bars

Chocolate Pecan Turtle Bars

bars and brownies· candy· dessert· snacks
September 7, 2020

Chocolate Pecan Turtle Bars – Pecan short bread is layered with pecan halves, homemade caramel, and smooth milk chocolate to…
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Black & White Cake Pops

Black & White Cake Pops

cake· candy· dessert
May 29, 2020

Black & White Cake Pops – Chocolate and vanilla cake are mashed together and dipped in white chocolate to make…
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Chocolate Gingerbread Truffles

Chocolate Gingerbread Truffles

candy· dessert· Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites· Valentine's Day
December 16, 2019

Chocolate Gingerbread Truffles – Easy chocolate truffles are mixed with ground ginger and ground cinnamon and then rolled in ground…
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Pistachio Pancakes

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Butterscotch Vanilla Bean Sauce

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Cup of Dirt Pudding

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Iced Pumpkin Scones

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Caramel Macchiato Cupcakes

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Sweet Potato Gratin

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Roasted Brussel Sprouts in a baking dish with melted butter and a spoon in it, shot from a side angle

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

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Pretzel Bread Pudding

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Cinnamon Bun Soft Pretzels

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Pumpkin Churros

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Cinnamon Apple Kolaches

 

Raspberry almond muffins are yummy breakfast muffi Raspberry almond muffins are yummy breakfast muffins made with all-purpose flour and almond flour and loaded with fresh raspberries.

To find this recipe, search for raspberry almond muffins on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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Banana chocolate chip cookies are banana cookies l Banana chocolate chip cookies are banana cookies loaded with candied walnuts and covered in regular and large semi-sweet chips.

To find this recipe, search for banana chocolate chip cookies on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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Pistachio loaf has real pistachios that are ground Pistachio loaf has real pistachios that are ground and added to olive oil, eggs, sugar, flour, and a hint of almond extract to make this gorgeous loaf great for dessert or afternoon tea.

To find this recipe, search for pistachio loaf on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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This grilled egg and cheese sandwich has creamy sc This grilled egg and cheese sandwich has creamy scrambled eggs topped with Colby jack cheese and chives and then sandwiched between two slices of buttery toasted brioche.

To find this recipe, search for grilled egg and cheese sandwich on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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This quinoa harvest salad has a spring mix tossed This quinoa harvest salad has a spring mix tossed with roasted sweet potatoes, goat cheese, roasted pepitas, dried cranberries, and quinoa to make this hearty salad. Served with a homemade creamy Dijon vinaigrette.

To find this recipe, search for quinoa harvest salad on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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