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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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Cantaloupe Basil Float

Cantaloupe Basil Float

drinks· Easter· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites
July 5, 2019

Cantaloupe Basil Float – Fresh cantaloupe is blended with basil, Riesling wine, and club soda and then poured over lemon…
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Blueberry Crumb Doughnuts

Blueberry Crumb Doughnuts

breakfast· doughnuts and sweet rolls· Easter
June 27, 2019

Blueberry Crumb Doughnuts – Fluffy baked doughnuts sprinkled with fresh blueberries and topped with a cinnamon sugar crumb topping Blueberry…
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Fried Chicken Breakfast Burritos

Fried Chicken Breakfast Burritos

breakfast· Easter
June 21, 2019

Fried Chicken Breakfast Burritos – Crispy fried chicken is wrapped in a breakfast burrito loaded with eggs, cheese, sauteed onions…
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Avocado Cucumber Salad

Avocado Cucumber Salad

appetizer· Easter· salad· Summertime Favorites
May 30, 2019

Avocado Cucumber Salad – Fresh avocado and mini cucumber slices are tossed with red onion, cilantro, and homemade avocado lime…
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Strawberry Peach Sangria

Strawberry Peach Sangria

drinks· Easter· Popular Recipes· Summertime Favorites· Tailgating Recipes
May 27, 2019

Strawberry Peach Sangria – Fresh strawberries and peaches are added to white white, brandy, and lemon lime soda to make…
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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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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Parfaits

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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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Cranberry Apple Sangria

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Salted Caramel Ice Cream

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Cranberry Apple Crumble

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Almond Croissants

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Raspberries & Cream Profiteroles

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BLT Benedict

Goat Cheese Phyllo Cigars

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Butterscotch Vanilla Bean Sauce

 

Healthy Parmesan Crusted Chicken – Chicken fillets Healthy Parmesan Crusted Chicken – Chicken fillets covered in Parmesan cheese and seasoned panko bread crumbs and baked until perfectly crispy. No frying required!
Salted Caramel Apple Pie Dip with Pie Crust Chips Salted Caramel Apple Pie Dip with Pie Crust Chips – Decadent homemade apple pie filling is combined with gooey salted caramel sauce and served with crispy cinnamon sugar pie crust chips

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/salted-caramel-apple-pie-dip-pie-crust-chips/
Sage & Browned Butter Hasselback Sweet Potatoes – Sage & Browned Butter Hasselback Sweet Potatoes – Sweet potatoes sliced “hasselback-style”, baked to perfection, and finished off with a sage & browned butter sauce to make for the best side dish in any meal

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/sage-browned-butter-hasselback-sweet-potatoes/
Orchard Harvest Salad (Panera Copycat) – Chopped r Orchard Harvest Salad (Panera Copycat) – Chopped romaine lettuce tossed with sliced pears, dried cherries, pecans, gorgonzola cheese, diced chicken and homemade cherry balsamic vinaigrette. Copycat recipe of the seasonal Orchard Harvest salad from Panera Bread. 

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/orchard-harvest-salad-panera-copycat/
French Onion Soup – Caramelized onions create the French Onion Soup – Caramelized onions create the base for this soup, which is served with a crouton and melted Gruyere cheese on top.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/french-onion-soup

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