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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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Cantaloupe Basil Float

Cantaloupe Basil Float

drinks· Easter· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites
July 5, 2019

Cantaloupe Basil Float – Fresh cantaloupe is blended with basil, Riesling wine, and club soda and then poured over lemon…
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Sangria Sorbet

Sangria Sorbet

drinks· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites
July 1, 2019

Sangria Sorbet – Red wine is mixed with juicy oranges, berries, and a little brandy and then frozen into a…
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Mint Cookie Ice Cream

Mint Cookie Ice Cream

dessert· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites
July 26, 2018

Mint Cookie Ice Cream – Fresh mint ice cream is loaded with crushed Oreo cookies and swirls of fudge to make…
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Strawberry Coconut Sorbet

Strawberry Coconut Sorbet

dessert· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites· Valentine's Day
July 23, 2018

Strawberry Coconut Sorbet – Real strawberries are pureed with coconut milk, vanilla bean, honey, and sugar and then frozen to…
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Grilled Peach Sundaes

Grilled Peach Sundaes

dessert· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites
July 19, 2018

Grilled Peach Sundaes – Fresh peaches are grilled and served with cinnamon butter, vanilla bean ice cream, and homemade cinnamon…
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Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshake

Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshake

dessert· drinks· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites· Valentine's Day
July 16, 2018

Strawberry Cheesecake Milkshake – Vanilla ice cream blended with real strawberries and a slice of cheesecake makes for a rich,…
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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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Pecan Pie Brownies

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

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Sage & Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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Orchard Harvest Salad (Panera Copycat)

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Butterscotch Vanilla Bean Sauce

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Strawberry Brioche Buns

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Cranberry Apple Sangria

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Victoria Sandwich Cake

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Pumpkin Crumb Cake

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Chocolate Espresso Snowcaps

 

Orange Chicken – Chicken is fried in tempura batte Orange Chicken – Chicken is fried in tempura batter and then tossed in a homemade sticky orange sauce to make for a yummy Chinese dish

RECIPE: https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/orange-chicken/
Roasted Garlic Mushrooms – Cremini mushrooms are l Roasted Garlic Mushrooms – Cremini mushrooms are loaded with garlic, olive oil, and butter, roasted until cooked through, and finished off with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh parsley
Cookies & Cream Macarons – A classic French cookie Cookies & Cream Macarons – A classic French cookie, with a cookies & cream twist. Made from a classic French macarons recipe with chocolate cookie crumbs added to the shell recipe and filled with a cookies & cream buttercream
Grilled Peach Sundaes – Fresh peaches are grilled Grilled Peach Sundaes – Fresh peaches are grilled and served with cinnamon butter, vanilla bean ice cream, and homemade cinnamon granola

RECIPE: https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/grilled-peach-sundaes/
Sweet Corn Risotto with Crispy Shrimp – Creamy, ch Sweet Corn Risotto with Crispy Shrimp – Creamy, cheesy homemade risotto is taken up a notch with fresh sweet yellow corn and paired perfect with SeaPak® Butterfly Shrimp and Clos du Bois Chardonnay.

RECIPE: https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/sweet-corn-risotto-crispy-shrimp/

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