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Banana Bread Granola

Banana Bread Granola

breakfast· Fall Flavors· snacks
November 25, 2019

Banana Bread Granola – Oats are tossed with pecans, walnuts, banana puree, honey, and cinnamon to make for a crunchy…
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Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels

Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels

Easter· Holiday Favorites· sandwiches & wraps· snacks· Summertime Favorites· Tailgating Recipes
November 21, 2019

Turkey Cranberry Pinwheels – Leftover turkey is rolled into a wrap with a cranberry rosemary cream cheese spread and dried…
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Creamy Skillet Corn Dip

Creamy Skillet Corn Dip

appetizer· dips· snacks· Summertime Favorites· Tailgating Recipes
September 19, 2019

Creamy Skillet Corn Dip – Fresh corn is mixed with fresh jalapenos, cream cheese, sour cream, and Monterrey jack cheese…
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Wasabi Soy Wings

Wasabi Soy Wings

appetizer· chicken entrees· snacks· Summertime Favorites· Tailgating Recipes
June 6, 2019

Wasabi Soy Wings – Chicken wings are marinated in a wasabi soy sauce, grilled, and lathered in a sticky wasabi…
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Peanut Butter Banana Bites

Peanut Butter Banana Bites

dessert· snacks
January 24, 2019

Peanut Butter Banana Bites – Sliced bananas are topped with peanut butter and dipped in chocolate to make a yummy,…
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Chocolate Cinnamon Granola

Chocolate Cinnamon Granola

breakfast· snacks
January 21, 2019

Chocolate Cinnamon Granola – Classic cinnamon granola is given a chocolatey makeover with the addition of cocoa powder and mini chocolate…
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The Best Recipes for Homegating

The Best Recipes for Homegating

appetizer· round-up· snacks· Tailgating Recipes
September 27, 2018

Homegating – a gathering of friends and family to watch sports at someone’s home. I’ve been a fan of homegating…
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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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Tiramisu Frozen Coffee - Make your morning coffee even more exciting with a boost from the flavors of tiramisu. Made with double-strength coffee, milk, creamy marscapone cheese, crushed ladyfingers, chocolate syrup, and crushed ice, this tiramisu frozen coffee will transform your morning routine!

Tiramisu Frozen Coffee

Classic Butter Croissants - they are super simple to make. They require some work but they are worth all the effort!

Classic Butter Croissants

Nutella Macarons - A classic chewy french cookie made with chocolate hazelnut spread (Nutella).

Nutella Macarons

Pistachio Macarons

S'mores Cookie Cake -Your favorite campfire snack, now in cookie cake form! The crust is made from brown sugar cookie and graham crackers and filled with tons of chocolate and marshmallow. This dessert is sure to impress kids and adults alike!

S’mores Cookie Cake

 

Instagram post 2198814706127187786_3525700476 Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Snowballs have a buttery, dense cookie that is rolled in powdered sugar. The combination of cinnamon and chocolate taste incredible together.

To find this recipe, search for chocolate chip snowballs on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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Instagram post 2196681723085759871_3525700476 Peanut Butter Blossoms start with peanut butter cookies that are baked then topped with a  milk chocolate Hershey Kiss. The perfect cookie for any occasion! 
To find this recipe, search for peanut butter blossoms on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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Instagram post 2196025186382131506_3525700476 I'm featuring a recipe straight from my new cookbook. It's for me Classic Fruit Tarts! Check out the recipe below and then make sure to preorder a copy of my book!

To find this recipe, search for classic fruit tart on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

Use the link in my bio to preorder!

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Instagram post 2195468515392898966_3525700476 It's GIVEAWAY time! 
To celebrate the upcoming launch of my new book, Pastry for Beginners, I'm giving away an advanced copy before it's available to the public, along with a few of my must-have baking tools: measuring cups & spoons, pastry brushes, and a rolling pin. 
To enter for your chance to win, tag a friend in the comments who you love to bake with or for. Giveaway ends 11:59 EST on December 14th . Winner will be chosen at random on December 15th.

If you haven't pre-ordered your copy, you can learn more and get one via the link in my profile. (Entrants must be 18 years or older, US only. No purchase necessary. Est. retail value: $50. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram. You understand that you are providing your information to the owner of this Instagram page and not to Instagram.) #foodphotography #foodpics #marthafood #food #instafood #yum #eatingfortheinsta #instayum #picoftheday #foodblog #delicious #nomnomnom #feedfeed #foodietribe #eeeeeats #huffposttaste #buzzfeast #buzzfeedfood #TODAYfood #foodblogeats #pastry #cookbook #giveaway #contest #raffle #baking
Instagram post 2193077430134909577_3525700476 With all the sweets I'll be baking up this month, I needed a little break so I'm making these savory pastry muffins, which are made easy with the use of frozen puff pastry.

To find this recipe, search for  cheese pastry muffins on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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