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Peanut Butter Explosion Milkshake

Peanut Butter Explosion Milkshake

dessert· drinks· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month
July 31, 2023

Peanut Butter Explosion Milkshake – A homemade milkshake loaded with peanut butter and decorated with Reese’s Pieces and Reese’s Peanut…
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Tiramisu Sundae

Tiramisu Sundae

ice cream· National Ice Cream Month
July 24, 2023

Tiramisu Sundae – Vanilla bean ice cream is placed on top of coffee-soaked lady fingers and finished with mascarpone whipped…
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Chili Mango Sorbet

Chili Mango Sorbet

ice cream· National Ice Cream Month
July 21, 2023

Chili Mango Sorbet – Fresh mango, lime juice, lime zest, and a little chili powder are blended together and then…
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Blackberry Vanilla Ice Cream

Blackberry Vanilla Ice Cream

ice cream· National Ice Cream Month
July 17, 2023

Blackberry Vanilla Ice Cream – Homemade vanilla ice cream is given a fruity addition of fresh blackberries. Happy belated National…
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Banana Split Parfait

Banana Split Parfait

dessert· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month
July 14, 2023

Banana Split Parfait – The classic banana split goes vertical! Strawberry, vanilla, and chocolate ice creams are topped with homemade…
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Strawberry Pound Cake Sundae

Strawberry Pound Cake Sundae

cake· dessert· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites· Valentine's Day
July 6, 2023

Strawberry Pound Cake Sundae – A slice of buttery pound cake is grilled and then topped with vanilla bean ice…
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Bananas Foster Ice Cream

Bananas Foster Ice Cream

ice cream· National Ice Cream Month
July 3, 2023

Bananas Foster Ice Cream – Homemade vanilla ice cream is swirled with caramelized bananas with a hint of cinnamon July…
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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

apple pie egg roll dipping in caramel sauce

Apple Pie Egg Rolls

overhead shot of cheddar crusted apple pie with lattice crust

Cheddar Crusted Apple Pie

close up of sliced loaf of chocolate cinnamon babka with the center exposed to see the beautiful swirl of chocolate

Chocolate Cinnamon Babka

chicken and biscuits in a dutch oven overhead shot

Chicken and Dumplings

overhead shot of slices of pear coffee cake

Pear Coffee Cake

two copper mugs filled with holiday mule drinks and a pitcher in the background

Holiday Mule

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raspberry lime macaron sandwich on a white plate with lime zest garnish

Raspberry Lime Macaron Sandwich

a plate of Peanut Butter Blossoms and a wrapped hershey kiss next to them and a pan of more cookies and hershey kisses in the background, shot from a side angle

Peanut Butter Blossoms

raspberry chocolate molten cake on a plate with bites removed to reveal the center

Raspberry Chocolate Molten Cakes

a hand holding a cinnamon roll doughnut showing off the glazed topping

Cinnamon Roll Doughnuts

Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels on a plate with sprigs of herbs in between the pinwheels, shot from overhead

Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels

 

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/
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

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