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Berry Crumble Pie

Berry Crumble Pie

dessert· Easter· Holiday Favorites· pie· Summertime Favorites· Valentine's Day
October 28, 2019

Berry Crumble Pie – My favorite pie crust is filled with four kinds of berries and baked with a brown…
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Butterscotch Pear Turnovers

Butterscotch Pear Turnovers

breakfast· dessert· Fall Flavors· pastries· Popular Recipes
October 7, 2019

Butterscotch Pear Turnovers – diced pears, butterscotch sauce, and a pinch of cinnamon are stuffed into puff pastry to make…
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Caramel Macchiato Cupcakes

Caramel Macchiato Cupcakes

cake· dessert· Fall Flavors
October 3, 2019

Caramel Macchiato Cupcakes – Moist coffee-flavored cake is topped with caramel buttercream and a generous drizzle of salted caramel sauce….
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Nutella Pull-Apart Muffins

Nutella Pull-Apart Muffins

breakfast· dessert· muffins· pastries· Valentine's Day
September 23, 2019

Nutella Pull-Apart Muffins – Homemade dough is layered with Nutella hazelnut spread and baked in a muffin tin and finished…
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Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread

Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread

bread· breakfast· dessert· doughnuts and sweet rolls· Easter· Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites· pastries
September 16, 2019

 Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread – Fluffy balls of dough are stuffed with cinnamon apples, layered together in a Bundt pan,…
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Guava Cream Cheese Pastry Braid

Guava Cream Cheese Pastry Braid

breakfast· dessert· Easter· pastries
August 29, 2019

Guava Cream Cheese Pastry Braid – Puff pastry dough is filled with whipped cream cheese and guava jelly and then…
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Strawberry White Chocolate Eclairs

Strawberry White Chocolate Eclairs

dessert· Holiday Favorites· Valentine's Day
August 26, 2019

Strawberry White Chocolate Eclairs – Homemade pate a choux is piped into strips, baked, and then stuffed with homemade strawberry…
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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 Cider Caramels

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Pumpkin Cinnamon Crunch Muffins

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Quinoa Harvest Salad

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Sweet Potato Cornbread

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Pumpkin Fettuccine with Sundried Tomatoes

Cinnamon Latte Whoopie Pies

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Traditional English Trifle

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Cherry Bourbon Spritz

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Amaretto Baba Cake

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Victoria Sandwich Cake

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Orange-Scented Madeleines

 

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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