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Lemon Avocado Pasta Salad

Lemon Avocado Pasta Salad

appetizer· Easter· salad· Summertime Favorites
January 8, 2018

Lemon Avocado Pasta Salad – Orzo pasta is tossed with fresh cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, basil, olive oil, and fresh…
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Peach & Goat Cheese Crostini (+wine pairing)

Peach & Goat Cheese Crostini (+wine pairing)

appetizer· Holiday Favorites· Summertime Favorites· Valentine's Day
November 13, 2017

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. The following content…
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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Dip with Pie Crust Chips

Salted Caramel Apple Pie Dip with Pie Crust Chips

dessert· dips· Fall Flavors· Summertime Favorites· Tailgating Recipes
October 26, 2017

Salted Caramel Apple Pie Dip with Pie Crust Chips – Decadent homemade apple pie filling is combined with gooey salted…
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Orchard Harvest Salad (Panera Copycat)

Orchard Harvest Salad (Panera Copycat)

Fall Flavors· salad· Summertime Favorites
October 9, 2017

Orchard Harvest Salad (Panera Copycat) – Chopped romaine lettuce tossed with sliced pears, dried cherries, pecans, gorgonzola cheese, diced chicken and…
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Tropical Red Bull Margaritas

Tropical Red Bull Margaritas

drinks· Summertime Favorites
September 27, 2017

This post has been sponsored by The Kroger Co. Family of Stores in celebration of #HispanicHeritageMonth. As always, all opinions are…
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Blueberry Coffee Cake

Blueberry Coffee Cake

cake· Easter· Summertime Favorites
September 7, 2017

Blueberry Coffee Cake – An incredibly moist coffee cake studded with fresh blueberries, a hint of lemon, and covered with a…
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PB&J Ice Cream Sandwiches

PB&J Ice Cream Sandwiches

Cookies· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites
August 17, 2017

PB&J Ice Cream Sandwiches – Creamy strawberry ice cream and a dollop of strawberry preserves are sandwiches in between two soft…
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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

two pints of high road ice cream stacked on top of each other with glass dishes of apple pie sundaes next to them and an apple slice and a apple cut in half in front, shot from the front

Apple Pie Sundae

stacked maple walnut cookies on a red orange napkin and one cookie with a bite removed

Maple Walnut Cookies

Cinnamon Latte Whoopie Pies

oatmeal rolls sitting on a baking sheet

Oatmeal Dinner Rolls

staged shot of pumpkin cinnamon crunch muffins with sprinkled pecans and pumpkins in the background, shot from a side angle

Pumpkin Cinnamon Crunch Muffins

styled shot of Sweet Yeast Rolls on a plate with a bowl of Whipped Pumpkin Butter and a basket of rolls and a pumpkin in the background, shot from a side angle

Sweet Yeast Rolls with Whipped Pumpkin Butter

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two powdered sugar doughnuts on a wood plate with more doughnuts in the background

Powdered Sugar Doughnuts

photo of creme brulee doughnuts stacked together with the top doughnut missing a bite

Crème Brûlée Doughnuts

close up of a serving bowl with sage and brown butter mashed sweet potatoes

Sage & Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes

stacked maple walnut cookies on a red orange napkin and one cookie with a bite removed

Maple Walnut Cookies

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Roasted Strawberry Bundt Cake

 

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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