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Strawberries & Cream Danish

Strawberries & Cream Danish

breakfast· Easter· pastries· Summertime Favorites· Valentine's Day
September 12, 2016

Strawberries & Cream Danish – A cream cheese danish made with puff pastry and then topped with a strawberry and…
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Atlantic Beach Pie

Atlantic Beach Pie

Easter· pie· Summertime Favorites
August 14, 2016

Atlantic Beach Pie – A summertime pie that tastes like lemon meringue, but made with a saltine cracker crust The…
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Glazed Cherry Hand Pies

Glazed Cherry Hand Pies

Easter· pie· Summertime Favorites· Valentine's Day
August 11, 2016

Glazed Cherry Hand Pies – Super flaky pie crust stuffed with sweet cherry filling and finished with a sweet glaze…
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Roasted Corn Guacamole

Roasted Corn Guacamole

dips· Summertime Favorites
August 4, 2016

Ever since we moved into our new house, we’ve been grilling like crazy. See, we weren’t allowed to have a…
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream

ice cream· Summertime Favorites
July 19, 2016

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream – A chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream that tastes like cookie dough in…
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Blueberry Crumb Bars

Blueberry Crumb Bars

bars and brownies· Easter· Summertime Favorites
April 22, 2012

Blueberry Crumb Bars – Fresh blueberries with a hint of lemon zest on top of a buttery crust and sprinkled…
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Lemon Poppyseed Pound Cake

Lemon Poppyseed Pound Cake

cake· Easter· Summertime Favorites
April 9, 2012

Lemon Poppyseed Pound Cake – A classic lemon pound cake with gorgeous poppyseeds scattered throughout. Well, it happened. Someone decided…
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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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Baked Carrot Cake Oatmeal

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Cinnamon Bun Soft Pretzels

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Smashed Sweet Potatoes with Garlic Butter

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Pumpkin Oatmeal Cream Pies

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Apple Pie Egg Rolls

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Banana Bread Sundae

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Chocolate Berry Fritters

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Churro Waffles

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Amaretto Baba Cake

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Berry Crumble Pie

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Classic Fruit Tarts

 

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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