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Loaded Totchos

Loaded Totchos

appetizer· snacks· Tailgating Recipes
September 13, 2018

Loaded Totchos – Crispy tater tots are covered in cheddar and Monterey jack cheeses, bacon, diced tomatoes, and drizzled with…
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Cilantro Lime Sweet Potato Fries

Cilantro Lime Sweet Potato Fries

appetizer· sides· snacks· Tailgating Recipes
August 30, 2018

Cilantro Lime Sweet Potato Fries – Sweet potatoes are tossed in garlic, lime zest, and olive oil, baked to perfection,…
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Chicken Ranch Wraps

Chicken Ranch Wraps

appetizer· chicken entrees· snacks
June 14, 2018

Chicken Ranch Wraps – Flour tortillas are stuffed with grilled chicken, Monterrey jack cheese, ranch dressing, and chopped cilantro and…
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Ham & Cheese Croquettes (Croquetas)

Ham & Cheese Croquettes (Croquetas)

appetizer· Easter· snacks· Tailgating Recipes
May 31, 2018

Ham & Cheese Croquettes – Dumplings filled with rich prosciutto ham and manchego cheese are rolled in breadcrumbs and fried…
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Reese’s Crispy Cereal Bars

Reese’s Crispy Cereal Bars

bars and brownies· candy· dessert· snacks
May 21, 2018

Reese’s Crispy Cereal Bars – You’re average rice crispy treats are getting a makeover thanks to lots of peanut butter…
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Loaded Texas Nachos

Loaded Texas Nachos

appetizer· snacks· Tailgating Recipes
April 30, 2018

Loaded Texas Nachos – Individual crispy tortillas are loaded with refried beans, seasoned ground beef, and shredded cheese before they’re…
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Beer Battered Corn Fritters

Beer Battered Corn Fritters

appetizer· snacks· Tailgating Recipes
April 12, 2018

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and Constellation Brands. All opinions are mine alone. The following content…
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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

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Cup of Dirt Pudding

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Salted Caramel Ice Cream

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Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

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Parmesan & Thyme Potatoes Au Gratin

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Potato Dinner Rolls

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Sage & Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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Chocolate Coquito

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Victoria Sandwich Cake

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Texas Sheet Cake

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Stone Fruit Tart

 

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
Sage & Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes – Sweet Sage & Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes – Sweet Potatoes are mashed together with chopped sage and browned butter.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/sage-brown-butter-mashed-sweet-potatoes

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