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Mini Baked Alaska

Mini Baked Alaska

dessert· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Valentine's Day
July 27, 2020

Mini Baked Alaska – Ice cream is placed on top of a brownie, covered in sweet meringue, and toasted to…
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Watermelon Mint Sorbet

Watermelon Mint Sorbet

dessert· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites
July 23, 2020

Watermelon Mint Sorbet – Refreshing sorbet made with real watermelon, fresh mint, and a hint of lime juice. July is…
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Banana Bread Sundae

Banana Bread Sundae

dessert· Easter· Fall Flavors· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites
July 20, 2020

Banana Bread Sundae – Warm banana bread is topped with butter pecan ice cream and caramelized bananas to make for…
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Peach Cobbler Ice Cream

Peach Cobbler Ice Cream

dessert· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites
July 16, 2020

Peach Cobbler Ice Cream – Cinnamon peach ice cream is loaded with pie crust pieces and swirled together. It’s peach…
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Rum Raisin Ice Cream

Rum Raisin Ice Cream

dessert· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month
July 13, 2020

Rum Raisin Ice Cream – Creamy, custardy ice cream with a hint of dark rum and rum-soaked raisin sprinkled throughout….
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Milk & Cookies Ice Cream

Milk & Cookies Ice Cream

dessert· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites
July 6, 2020

Milk & Cookies Ice Cream – Cookie-soaked vanilla ice cream is loaded with chunks of Oreos and chocolate chip cookies….
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Cinnamon Swirl Chocolate Ice Cream

Cinnamon Swirl Chocolate Ice Cream

dessert· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites· Valentine's Day
July 2, 2020

Cinnamon Swirl Chocolate Ice Cream – Homemade chocolate ice cream is swirled with a homemade cinnamon syrup and loaded with…
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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

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

styled shot of Salted Caramel Apple Pie Parfaits with a pan of pie and a can of whipped cream behind it

Salted Caramel Apple Pie Parfaits

slices of iced pumpkin scones drizzled with frosting on a wire rack on top of parchment paper, shot from overhead

Iced Pumpkin Scones

overhead shot of spiced carrots on a bed of whipped feta dip

Spiced Carrots with Whipped Feta

zoomed in shot of cut up apple cider caramels

Apple Cider Caramels

close up of pretzel bread pudding slice on a plate in a pool of whiskey sauce

Pretzel Bread Pudding

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Cinnamon Roll Wreath

Berry Mimosas in flutes pictured with champagne and bowl of berries

Berry Mimosas

a slice of blackberry doughnut cake is shown slightly removed from the whole cake on a plate

Blackberry Doughnut Cake

pumpkin cinnamon pull apart loaf with a center slice visable

Pumpkin Cinnamon Pull Apart Loaf

overhead shot of fig and goat cheese crostini on a serving platter

Fig & Goat Cheese Crostini

 

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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