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Banana Fritters

Banana Fritters

dessert· doughnuts and sweet rolls· Easter· Holiday Favorites· pastries
March 6, 2023

Banana Fritters – Chopped banana is added to a cakey batter and then fried into little balls. They are finished…
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Mint Chocolate Fudge Cookies

Mint Chocolate Fudge Cookies

Cookies· dessert· Easter· Holiday Favorites
March 2, 2023

Mint Chocolate Fudge Cookies – Chewy chocolate cookies are topped with a thin layer of mint buttercream and a dollop…
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Raspberry Chocolate Molten Cakes

Raspberry Chocolate Molten Cakes

cake· dessert· Holiday Favorites· Valentine's Day
February 15, 2023

Raspberry Chocolate Molten Cakes – Small raspberry chocolate molten cakes are made in muffins tins to make them the perfect…
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Powdered Sugar Doughnuts

Powdered Sugar Doughnuts

doughnuts and sweet rolls· Easter· Holiday Favorites· pastries· Valentine's Day
February 12, 2023

Powdered Sugar Doughnuts – A classic, lightly spiced doughnuts is baked (not fried) and then covered in powdered sugar. This…
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Cherry Almond Soufflé

Cherry Almond Soufflé

dessert· Holiday Favorites· Valentine's Day
February 10, 2023

Cherry Almond Soufflé – Light almond cake sits atop a cherry compote that makes for a lovely, balanced dessert. We…
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Chocolate Coquito

Chocolate Coquito

drinks· Easter· Holiday Favorites
February 5, 2023

Chocolate Coquito – Creamy chocolate drink with a hint of coconut flavor and spiced rum. It’s a Christmas tradition that…
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Pistachio Loaf

Pistachio Loaf

bread· breakfast· cake· dessert· Easter· Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites· pastries· snacks
January 15, 2023

Pistachio Loaf – Real pistachios are ground and added to olive oil, eggs, sugar, flour, and a hint of almond…
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Cinnamon Bun Soft Pretzels

plate of stack of pistachio pancakes with a bite of them on a fork with pistachios sprinkled around on a cloth napkin, shot from overhead

Pistachio Pancakes

Candied Pecans

warm banana bread with a couple bites removed sitting on a plate with two scoops on butter pecan ice cream stacked on top and caramelized bananas over the top and a spoon on the side

Banana Bread Sundae

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Sage & Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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Cinnamon Maple Latte

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Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

a bowl of Butterscotch Vanilla Bean Sauce with a spoon in it and a bowl of brown sugar with a spoon in it on a cloth napkin, shot from a side angle

Butterscotch Vanilla Bean Sauce

slices of iced pumpkin scones drizzled with frosting on a wire rack on top of parchment paper, shot from overhead

Iced Pumpkin Scones

Maple Pecan Scones

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

 

Cookie dough Easter eggs with M&M’S® are the pe Cookie dough Easter eggs with M&M’S® are the perfect treats to make for Easter!

To find this recipe, search for cookie dough Easter eggs on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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Cookie dough flautas have flour tortillas stuffed Cookie dough flautas have flour tortillas stuffed with cookie dough, wrapped into a fluted shape, and then air fried until they are crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. Served with chocolate sauce.

To find this recipe, search for chookie dough flautas on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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Garlic parmesan orzo has orzo pasta cooked in chic Garlic parmesan orzo has orzo pasta cooked in chicken broth and sauteed garlic and then finished with heavy cream and finely shaved parmesan cheese.

To find this recipe, search for garlic parmesan orzo on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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This raspberry toaster strudel copycat has store-b This raspberry toaster strudel copycat has store-bought puff pastry filled with raspberry jam, baked, and then finished with vanilla icing to make for an incredible semi-homemade version of this childhood classic.

To find this recipe, search for raspberry toaster strudel on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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Lemon blueberry shortcakes are buttery shortcakes Lemon blueberry shortcakes are buttery shortcakes cut in half and topped with freshly whipped cream and sweetened blueberries in fresh lemon juice.

To find this recipe, search for lemon blueberry shortcakes on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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