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Cinnamon Apple Kolaches

Cinnamon Apple Kolaches

doughnuts and sweet rolls· Easter· Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites
September 20, 2021

Cinnamon Apple Kolaches – Fluffy sweet rolls are topped with cinnamon apples, baked to perfection, and finished with sweet icing….
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Chocolate Cherry Crepes

Chocolate Cherry Crepes

breakfast· dessert· Holiday Favorites· Valentine's Day
August 19, 2021

Chocolate Cherry Crepes – Chocolate crepes are stuffed with almond whipped cream and fresh black cherries to make for a…
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Berry Pavlova

Berry Pavlova

cake· dessert· Holiday Favorites· Summertime Favorites· Valentine's Day
June 24, 2021

Berry Pavlova – Vanilla meringue is baked into a cake with a crispy shell exterior and creamy interior and then…
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Raspberries & Cream Profiteroles

Raspberries & Cream Profiteroles

dessert· Holiday Favorites· pastries· Valentine's Day
June 17, 2021

Raspberries & Cream Profiteroles – Cream puffs are topped with a crispy brown sugar topping and filled with a raspberry…
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Portuguese Egg Tarts

Portuguese Egg Tarts

dessert· Easter· Holiday Favorites· pie
June 15, 2021

Portuguese Egg Tarts – Crispy tart shells filled with a thick egg custard that makes for a subtle sweet treat…
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Roasted Strawberry Bundt Cake

Roasted Strawberry Bundt Cake

cake· dessert· Easter· Holiday Favorites· Summertime Favorites· Valentine's Day
May 27, 2021

Roasted Strawberry Bundt Cake – Strawberries are roasted before adding to the cake batter in order to concentrate their flavor…
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Crème Brûlée Doughnuts

Crème Brûlée Doughnuts

doughnuts and sweet rolls· Easter· Holiday Favorites· pastries
May 20, 2021

Crème Brûlée Doughnuts – Fluffy brioche doughnuts are filled with a vanilla bean custard, dipped in icing and then topped…
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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

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

styled shot of Turkey Noodle Soup

Turkey Noodle Soup

side shot of banana bread doughnuts on a purple plate with more doughnuts in the background

Banana Bread Doughnuts

zoomed in shot of Smashed Sweet Potatoes with cheese being shredded over them

Smashed Sweet Potatoes with Garlic Butter

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Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

Candied Pecans

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staged shot of pumpkin cinnamon crunch muffins with sprinkled pecans and pumpkins in the background, shot from a side angle

Pumpkin Cinnamon Crunch Muffins

a plate with stacked strawberry white chocolate eclairs, shot from the front

Strawberry White Chocolate Eclairs

a plate with an Almond Croissant on it with a baking sheet of more croissants on it with almonds sprinkled around the table, shot from a side angle

Almond Croissants

Fudge Striped Cookies on a wire rack drizzled chocolate, shot from a side angle

Fudge Striped Cookies

a slice of texas sheet cake sitting on a white plate

Texas Sheet Cake

 

Parmesan & Thyme Potatoes Au Gratin – Thinly slice Parmesan & Thyme Potatoes Au Gratin – Thinly sliced russet potatoes layered in a casserole dish with heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and fresh thyme. This dish is so simple to make but is super impressive for any occasion!

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/parmesan-thyme-potatoes-au-gratin/
No-Knead Harvest Wheat Bread – This chewy, rustic No-Knead Harvest Wheat Bread – This chewy, rustic bread is speckled with golden raisins, dried cranberries, and walnuts and is super easy to make with this no-knead recipe.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/no-knead-harvest-wheat-bread
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/

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