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Sea Salt Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies

Sea Salt Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cookies· dessert· Valentine's Day
August 31, 2017

Sea Salt Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies – Chewy chocolate chip cookies are given a gourmet makeover with the addition of…
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PB&J Ice Cream Sandwiches

PB&J Ice Cream Sandwiches

Cookies· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites
August 17, 2017

PB&J Ice Cream Sandwiches – Creamy strawberry ice cream and a dollop of strawberry preserves are sandwiches in between two soft…
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake Pops

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake Pops

cake· Cookies· Valentine's Day
August 3, 2017

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake Pop – The classic flavors of a chocolate chip cookies smashed into a mini cake pop. Made…
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

Cookies· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites· Valentine's Day
July 3, 2017

Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches – Your favorite ice cream is sandwiched with the chewiest chocolate chip cookies to…
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Funfetti Whoopie Pies

Funfetti Whoopie Pies

cake· Cookies· dessert
June 1, 2017

Funfetti Whoopie Pies – Soft and fluffy vanilla cake is loaded with sprinkles and sandwiched with creamy vanilla frosting to make…
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Triple Chocolate Soft Baked Cookies

Triple Chocolate Soft Baked Cookies

Cookies· Valentine's Day
May 1, 2017

Triple Chocolate Soft Baked Cookies – A decadent soft baked cookie made with three kinds of chocolate: cocoa powder, chocolate…
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Peanut Butter S’mores Cookies

Peanut Butter S’mores Cookies

Cookies
March 2, 2017

Peanut Butter S’mores Cookies – A dense, chewy peanut butter cookie topped with a large marshmallow and drizzled with melted…
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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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Apple Pecan Farro Salad

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Slow Cooker Mulled Wine

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Sparkling Apple Cider Sangria

Maple Pecan Scones

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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Pear Coffee Cake

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Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cookie Bars

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Chocolate Espresso Snowcaps

Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels on a plate with sprigs of herbs in between the pinwheels, shot from overhead

Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels

Honey Wheat Bread Loaves

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Fudge Striped Cookies

 

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/
Orange Chicken – Chicken is fried in tempura batte Orange Chicken – Chicken is fried in tempura batter and then tossed in a homemade sticky orange sauce to make for a yummy Chinese dish

RECIPE: https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/orange-chicken/
Roasted Garlic Mushrooms – Cremini mushrooms are l Roasted Garlic Mushrooms – Cremini mushrooms are loaded with garlic, olive oil, and butter, roasted until cooked through, and finished off with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh parsley

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