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Lobster Bisque

Lobster Bisque

seafood· seafood entrees· soup
April 2, 2020

Lobster Bisque – Creamy soup made with homemade lobster stock and served with fresh lobster meat. Today’s recipe is a…
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Shrimp Scampi with Linguine

Shrimp Scampi with Linguine

pizza & pasta· seafood· seafood entrees
February 27, 2020

Shrimp Scampi with Linguine – Shrimp are cooked in a garlic butter white wine sauce and tossed into linguine to…
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Creamy Dill Salmon

Creamy Dill Salmon

seafood entrees
May 23, 2019

Creamy Dill Salmon – The easiest, most delicious salmon you’ll ever make! Pan fried salmon covered in a creamy, lemon…
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Ahi Tuna Poke Stack

Ahi Tuna Poke Stack

seafood entrees
May 17, 2019

Ahi Tuna Poke Stack – Sticky sushi rice, topped with pickled onions, diced avocado, and fresh ahi tuna tossed in a…
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Sweet Corn Risotto with Crispy Shrimp (+ wine pairing)

Sweet Corn Risotto with Crispy Shrimp (+ wine pairing)

Easter· Holiday Favorites· seafood· seafood entrees· Summertime Favorites· Valentine's Day
March 2, 2018

This post has been sponsored by Clos du Bois and SeaPak. All thoughts and opinions are my own. The following…
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Grilled Bang Bang Shrimp Skewers

Grilled Bang Bang Shrimp Skewers

appetizer· seafood entrees· Summertime Favorites
August 10, 2017

Grilled Bang Bang Shrimp Skewers – Grilled shrimp skewers covered in a spicy, creamy, sweet chili sauce. Perfect for the…
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Shrimp & Grit Cake Bites (+wine pairing)

Shrimp & Grit Cake Bites (+wine pairing)

appetizer· seafood entrees
May 3, 2017

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. The following content…
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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!

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Pear Coffee Cake

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Sweet Potato Biscuits

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Carrot Snack Cake

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Sparkling Apple Cider Sangria

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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

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Slow Cooker Mulled Wine

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Chocolate Snickerdoodles

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Cherry Bourbon Spritz

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites with Fudge Frosting

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Strawberry White Chocolate Eclairs

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Goat Cheese & Sweet Corn Grits

 

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
Sage & Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes – Sweet Sage & Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes – Sweet Potatoes are mashed together with chopped sage and browned butter.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/sage-brown-butter-mashed-sweet-potatoes

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