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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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Blackberry Doughnut Cake

Blackberry Doughnut Cake

breakfast· cake· doughnuts and sweet rolls· Easter· Holiday Favorites· pastries
November 27, 2022

Blackberry Doughnut Cake – A dense coffee cake with a hint of nutmeg, filled with blackberry preserves, and covered in…
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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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Strawberry Brioche Buns

Strawberry Brioche Buns

doughnuts and sweet rolls· Holiday Favorites· pastries· Valentine's Day
September 13, 2022

Strawberry Brioche Buns – Brioche bread in topped with lemon custard and strawberries and sprinkled with pearl sugar before it’s…
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Cinnamon Bun Soft Pretzels

Cinnamon Bun Soft Pretzels

dessert· doughnuts and sweet rolls· Easter· Fall Flavors· snacks
March 24, 2022

Cinnamon Bun Soft Pretzels – Soft pretzels are baked, dipped in cinnamon sugar, and drizzled with a cream cheese icing….
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Beignets

Beignets

breakfast· dessert· doughnuts and sweet rolls· Easter· Holiday Favorites
February 28, 2022

Beignets – Traditional New Orleans fried dough covered in powdered sugar and served fresh from the fryer. These chewy, yet…
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Split Buns with Cream and Jam

Split Buns with Cream and Jam

bread· breakfast· dessert· doughnuts and sweet rolls· Holiday Favorites· pastries
December 17, 2021

Split Buns with Cream and Jam – Soft, enriched buns are split in half and stuffed with raspberry jam and…
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Apple Pie Sundae

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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Parfaits

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Apple Cider Caramels

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Chocolate Pecan Pie

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Baked Carrot Cake Oatmeal

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Apple Cinnamon Charlotte

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caramel macchiato cupcakes some drizzled with caramel sauce, shot from the front

Caramel Macchiato Cupcakes

styled shot of Sweet Yeast Rolls on a plate with a bowl of Whipped Pumpkin Butter and a basket of rolls and a pumpkin in the background, shot from a side angle

Sweet Yeast Rolls with Whipped Pumpkin Butter

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Chocolate Pecan Pie

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Pumpkin Cinnamon Crunch Muffins

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Sage & Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes

 

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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Greek pasta salad has orzo pasta tossed with Greek Greek pasta salad has orzo pasta tossed with Greek dressing, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, garbanzo beans, cucumbers, and feta cheese, to make a yummy side dish for any occasion.

To find this recipe, search for Greek pasta salad on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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Salted caramel banana cream puffs are homemade cho Salted caramel banana cream puffs are homemade choux puffs filled with fresh whipped cream, a slice of banana, and covered in homemade salted caramel sauce.

To find this recipe, search for salted caramel banana cream puffs on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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