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Cherry Bran Muffins

Cherry Bran Muffins

Easter· muffins· snacks
April 7, 2022

Cherry Bran Muffins – Hearty bran muffins are loaded with dried cherries to make for a yummy (and healthy!) breakfast….
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Carrot Raisin Muffins

Carrot Raisin Muffins

dessert· Easter· Fall Flavors· muffins
April 1, 2021

Carrot Raisin Muffins – Tall, fluffy carrot muffins are studded with golden raisins and chopped walnuts to make a hearty,…
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Pumpkin Cinnamon Crunch Muffins

Pumpkin Cinnamon Crunch Muffins

Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites· muffins
September 30, 2019

Pumpkin Cinnamon Crunch Muffins – Fluffy pumpkin muffins are topped with a cinnamon sugar pecan topping that crisps while baking…
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Nutella Pull-Apart Muffins

Nutella Pull-Apart Muffins

breakfast· dessert· muffins· pastries· Valentine's Day
September 23, 2019

Nutella Pull-Apart Muffins – Homemade dough is layered with Nutella hazelnut spread and baked in a muffin tin and finished…
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Cinnamon Chocolate Muffins

Cinnamon Chocolate Muffins

breakfast· Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites· muffins· Valentine's Day
October 30, 2017

Cinnamon Chocolate Muffins – Chewy triple chocolate muffins are spiced with cinnamon and topped with cinnamon sugar for the perfect…
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Blueberry Muffin Tops

Blueberry Muffin Tops

breakfast· Easter· muffins· Summertime Favorites
April 3, 2017

Blueberry Muffin Tops – Everyone knows the best part of the blueberry muffin is the top. Why not make them…
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Mini Pumpkin Doughnut Muffins

Mini Pumpkin Doughnut Muffins

breakfast· Easter· Fall Flavors· muffins
September 8, 2016

Mini Pumpkin Doughnut Muffins – Pumpkin plus cinnamon = fall in your mouth! These little muffins are the perfect size…
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Lemon Raspberry Parfaits

strawberry habanero margarita on the rocks

Strawberry Habanero Margarita

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Cranberry Orange Overnight Oats

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Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshake

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Blackberry & Rosemary Pork Tenderloin (+wine pairing)

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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Parfaits

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Pineapple Sorbet

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Peach Cobbler Ice Cream

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Peach Riesling Sorbet

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Cinnamon Swirl Chocolate Ice Cream

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding Pops

 

Pulled pork tacos with avocado salsa have pork sho Pulled pork tacos with avocado salsa have pork shoulder slow-cooked, pulled, and then placed in a flour tortilla, along with homemade avocado salsa and white onions.

To find this recipe, search for pulled pork tacos on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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Steakhouse burgers have beef patties seasoned with Steakhouse burgers have beef patties seasoned with beef bouillon and Worcestershire sauce, topped with caramelized onions and homemade aioli, and served on a sesame seed bun.

To find this recipe, search for steakhouse burgers on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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Chimichurri steak bites have sirloin pieces marina Chimichurri steak bites have sirloin pieces marinated, seared, and drizzled with a fresh chimichurri sauce that packs a punch of flavor.

To find this recipe, search for chimichurri steak bites on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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Easy birria tacos are traditional Mexican birria t Easy birria tacos are traditional Mexican birria tacos that get a shortcut to cut hours out of the cooking time. These tacos are ready in 30 minutes!

To find this recipe, search for easy birria tacos on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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Strawberry habanero margarita has strawberries and Strawberry habanero margarita has strawberries and small amounts of habanero muddled together and shaken with lime juice, agave, and tequila before pouring over ice.

To find this recipe, search for strawberry habanero margarita on certifiedpastryaficionado.com 

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