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German Sweet Dumplings

German Sweet Dumplings

bread· dessert· doughnuts and sweet rolls· Easter
December 11, 2022

German Sweet Dumplings – Sweet, enriched dough is rolled into balls and steamed in a milk bath until fluffy and…
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Gingerbread Soufflé

Gingerbread Soufflé

dessert· Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites
December 5, 2022

Gingerbread Soufflé – A special holiday version of the classic dessert. This soufflé is the perfect treat to serve all…
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Pumpkin Crumb Cake

Pumpkin Crumb Cake

breakfast· cake· dessert· Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites
November 10, 2022

Pumpkin Crumb Cake – Dense pumpkin spice cake is covered with crispy cinnamon crumbs, making it such a great treat…
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Sweet Potato Sticky Buns

Sweet Potato Sticky Buns

dessert· doughnuts and sweet rolls· pastries
October 30, 2022

Sweet Potato Sticky Buns – Sweet dough is wrapped up with a sweet potato paste, baked in a gooey sauce,…
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Pumpkin Churros

Pumpkin Churros

dessert· Fall Flavors· pastries
October 23, 2022

Pumpkin Churros – Pumpkin choux dough is fried up in hot oil and then tossed in cinnamon sugar. Churros are…
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Pear Coffee Cake

Pear Coffee Cake

cake· dessert· Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites
October 10, 2022

Pear Coffee Cake – Slightly spiced coffee cake is sprinkled with fresh pears and topped with a cinnamon oatmeal streusel…
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Snickerdoodle Biscotti

Snickerdoodle Biscotti

breakfast· dessert· snacks
September 16, 2022

Snickerdoodle Biscotti – Crispy vanilla biscotti covered in cinnamon sugar and dipped in white chocolate. The perfect accompaniment to a…
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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

Cinnamon Latte Whoopie Pies

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Sparkling Apple Cider Sangria

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Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cookie Bars

a plate of pie crust chips with a bowl of Salted Caramel Apple Pie Dip on it and a jar of caramel behind it, shot from a side angle

Salted Caramel Apple Pie Dip with Pie Crust Chips

oatmeal rolls sitting on a baking sheet

Oatmeal Dinner Rolls

three Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting on a platter with two cupcakes on a pedestal on top of cotton napkin with whole pecans sprinkled around, shot from a side angle

Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

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The Best Waffles

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Raspberry Almond Linzer Cookies

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Crème Brûlée Doughnuts

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Cranberry Cookies with White Chocolate Drizzle

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Raspberry Hot Chocolate

 

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
Cookies & Cream Macarons – A classic French cookie Cookies & Cream Macarons – A classic French cookie, with a cookies & cream twist. Made from a classic French macarons recipe with chocolate cookie crumbs added to the shell recipe and filled with a cookies & cream buttercream

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