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Lemon Raspberry Parfaits

Lemon Raspberry Parfaits

dessert· Easter· Summertime Favorites· Valentine's Day
April 22, 2019

Lemon Raspberry Parfaits – These adorable parfaits are layered with Biscoff cookies, lemon marscapone mousse, and fresh raspberries to make…
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Blueberry Biscuits

Blueberry Biscuits

biscuits· breakfast· doughnuts and sweet rolls· Easter· Summertime Favorites
April 8, 2019

Blueberry Biscuits – Buttermilk biscuits are loaded with blueberries and finished with sweet icing over the top Just when you thought…
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Lemon Poppyseed Scones

Lemon Poppyseed Scones

breakfast· dessert· doughnuts and sweet rolls· Easter· Summertime Favorites
April 1, 2019

Lemon Poppyseed Scones – Dense, tart, and sweet lemon scones are sprinkled with poppyseeds to give them a very slight…
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Bacon & Blue Cheese Deviled Eggs

Bacon & Blue Cheese Deviled Eggs

appetizer· Easter· Summertime Favorites
March 25, 2019

Bacon & Blue Cheese Deviled Eggs – Classic deviled eggs are taken to another level with the addition of blue…
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Lavender Vanilla Lemon Bars

Lavender Vanilla Lemon Bars

dessert· Easter· Summertime Favorites
March 18, 2019

Lavender Vanilla Lemon Bars – Tart & gooey lemon bars flavored with a hint of lavender and vanilla bean St….
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Coconut Tres Leches

Coconut Tres Leches

dessert· Summertime Favorites
February 7, 2019

Coconut Tres Leches – Traditional tres leches is given a tropical makeover with the addition of coconut cream and toasted coconut….
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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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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

autumn kale salad in a blue salad bowl

Autumn Kale Salad

apple cinnamon monkey bread with a chunk out of it and sliced apples in front, shot from a side angle

Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread

plate of Pumpkin Cheesecake Macarons with a gourd in the background, shot from the front

Pumpkin Cheesecake Macarons

a baking sheet with banana bread granola and a whole banana on it, shot from a side angle

Banana Bread Granola

zoomed in shot of a bowl of sweet potato gnocchi, shot from a side angle

Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Sage Browned Butter

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Pesto cheese roll sitting on a wooden plate with marinara sauce in the background for dipping

Pesto Cheese Rolls

Peppermint Shortbread Bites

two stemmed glasses of Cranberry Orange Aperol Spritz with orange slices and rosemary sprigs with cramberries rosemary and half an orange on the table underneath, shot from the front

Cranberry Orange Aperol Spritz

a mug of Raspberry Hot Chocolate topped with raspberries and marshmallows on a plate with more raspberries and marshmallows surrounding it on top of a plaid tablecloth, shot from the front

Raspberry Hot Chocolate

mallorca sweet buns on a wire rack over a sheet pan

Mallorca Sweet Bread

 

Fried Goat Cheese Balls – Soft goat cheese is roll Fried Goat Cheese Balls – Soft goat cheese is rolled in panko breadcrumbs, fried until golden brown, and served with a drizzle of honey to make the best little appetizer for any occasion

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/fried-goat-cheese-balls/?
Raspberry Lime Macaron Sandwich – Large, pink maca Raspberry Lime Macaron Sandwich – Large, pink macaron shells are filled with fresh lime curd and whole raspberries and sandwiched together for a snack fit for a queen.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/raspberry-lime-macaron-sandwich/
Chicken Gyro Bowls – Mixed greens are topped with Chicken Gyro Bowls – Mixed greens are topped with Greek chicken, chickpeas, tomato cucumber salad, feta cheese, and a homemade tzatziki sauce. 

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/chicken-gyro-bowls/
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

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