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Milk & Cookies Ice Cream

Milk & Cookies Ice Cream

dessert· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites
July 6, 2020

Milk & Cookies Ice Cream – Cookie-soaked vanilla ice cream is loaded with chunks of Oreos and chocolate chip cookies….
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Cinnamon Swirl Chocolate Ice Cream

Cinnamon Swirl Chocolate Ice Cream

dessert· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites· Valentine's Day
July 2, 2020

Cinnamon Swirl Chocolate Ice Cream – Homemade chocolate ice cream is swirled with a homemade cinnamon syrup and loaded with…
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Dublin Mudslide Ice Cream

Dublin Mudslide Ice Cream

dessert· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites
March 9, 2020

Dublin Mudslide Ice Cream – Rich Irish cream coffee ice cream is swirled with espresso fudge and Oreo chunks to…
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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Sundae

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Sundae

dessert· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month
July 29, 2019

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Sundae – Strawberry ice cream is covered with roasted strawberries and a homemade chocolate shell and garnished…
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Lemon Blueberry Frozen Yogurt

Lemon Blueberry Frozen Yogurt

ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites
July 22, 2019

Lemon Blueberry Frozen Yogurt – Homemade frozen yogurt with a hint of lemon and swirls of blueberry sauce Rarely has…
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S’mores Sundae

S’mores Sundae

ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites
July 15, 2019

S’mores Sundae – Vanilla ice cream is topped with all the making of classic s’mores – graham cracker pieces, hot…
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Fudge Brownie Ice Cream

Fudge Brownie Ice Cream

dessert· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites
July 8, 2019

Fudge Brownie Ice Cream – Creamy dark chocolate ice cream is loaded with chewy fudge brownies and drizzles of hot…
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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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Turkey Noodle Soup

overhead shot of partially eaten baked carrot cake oatmeal in casserole dish with serving spoon

Baked Carrot Cake Oatmeal

two stacked Cinnamon Chocolate Muffins and one muffin cut in half next to it and a pan of cinnamon chocolate muffins, shot from a side angle

Cinnamon Chocolate Muffins

closeup of mini pumpkin doughnut muffins with one with a bite out of it

Mini Pumpkin Doughnut Muffins

close up pork chops on a plate with Dijon apple pan sauce on top and a rosemary garnish

Dijon Apple Pork Chops

Butterscotch Pear Turnovers on a baking sheet with parchment paper, shot from overhead

Butterscotch Pear Turnovers

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Gingerbread Biscotti on parchment paper

Gingerbread Biscotti

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

pint glass of pumpkin cream cold brew coffee with a metal straw

Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew

overhead zoomed in shot of cranberry cookies with white chocolate drizzle

Cranberry Cookies with White Chocolate Drizzle

zoomed in shot of a plate of stacked chocolate gingerbread truffles with one with a bite out of it, shot from a side angle

Chocolate Gingerbread Truffles

 

Georgia Peach Salad – Mixed greens are tossed with Georgia Peach Salad – Mixed greens are tossed with grilled chicken, fresh Georgia peaches, pecans, goat cheese crumbles, grape tomatoes, and sliced red onions. Serve with my homemade white balsamic vinaigrette.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/georgia-peach-salad/
Healthy Greek Nachos – English cucumbers are slice Healthy Greek Nachos – English cucumbers are sliced and topped with a mixture of tomatoes, Kalamata olives, feta, and Greek dressing.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/healthy-greek-nachos/
Cuban Pulled Pork Sliders – Traditional ingredient Cuban Pulled Pork Sliders – Traditional ingredients of a Cuban sandwich are placed between dinner rolls to make perfectly-sized sliders.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/cuban-pulled-pork-sliders/
Easy Teriyaki Salmon – One of my go-to meals for w Easy Teriyaki Salmon – One of my go-to meals for weeknights. This salmon only needs 20 minutes to marinade and cooks in under 10!

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/easy-teriyaki-salmon/
Pistachio Loaf – Real pistachios are ground and ad Pistachio Loaf – Real pistachios are ground and added to olive oil, eggs, sugar, flour, and a hint of almond extract to make this gorgeous loaf that is great for dessert or afternoon tea.

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