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Chimichurri Steak Bites

Chimichurri Steak Bites

beef entrees· Summertime Favorites
May 5, 2022

Chimichurri Steak Bites – Sirloin pieces are marinated, seared, and drizzled with a fresh chimichurri sauce that packs a punch…
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Easy Birria Tacos

Easy Birria Tacos

chicken entrees· Summertime Favorites
May 2, 2022

Easy Birria Tacos – The traditional Mexican birria taco gets a shortcut to cut hours out of the cook time…
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Strawberry Habanero Margarita

Strawberry Habanero Margarita

drinks· Summertime Favorites· Tailgating Recipes
April 28, 2022

Strawberry Habanero Margarita – Strawberries and small amounts of habanero are muddled together and shaken with lime juice, agave, and…
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Whipped Feta with Roasted Balsamic Strawberries

Whipped Feta with Roasted Balsamic Strawberries

dips· Easter· Summertime Favorites
April 21, 2022

Whipped Feta with Roasted Balsamic Strawberries – Smooth, whipped feta dip is topped with juicy, roasted balsamic strawberries and served…
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BBQ Chicken Salad

BBQ Chicken Salad

chicken entrees· salad· Summertime Favorites
April 5, 2022

BBQ Chicken Salad – Green lettuce is topped with BBQ chicken, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, pickled red onions, and…
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Orange Vanilla Scones

Orange Vanilla Scones

breakfast· dessert· Easter· snacks· Summertime Favorites
March 3, 2022

Orange Vanilla Scones – Light, sweet scones are flavored with orange zest and vanilla bean to make for a perfect…
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Cranberry Orange Overnight Oats

Cranberry Orange Overnight Oats

breakfast· Easter· Summertime Favorites
February 21, 2022

Cranberry Orange Overnight Oats – Rolled oats and chia seeds are soaked in milk, vanilla Greek yogurt, orange zest, and…
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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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Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

Pecan Pie Brownies

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Apple Pecan Farro Salad

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Baked Carrot Cake Oatmeal

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Pecan Sticky Buns

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Oatmeal Dinner Rolls

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Traditional English Trifle

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

Pesto Cheese Rolls

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

Pumpkin Cheesecake Macarons

Candied Pecans

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Chocolate Gingerbread Truffles

 

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
Cookies & Cream Macarons – A classic French cookie Cookies & Cream Macarons – A classic French cookie, with a cookies & cream twist. Made from a classic French macarons recipe with chocolate cookie crumbs added to the shell recipe and filled with a cookies & cream buttercream
Grilled Peach Sundaes – Fresh peaches are grilled Grilled Peach Sundaes – Fresh peaches are grilled and served with cinnamon butter, vanilla bean ice cream, and homemade cinnamon granola

RECIPE: https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/grilled-peach-sundaes/
Sweet Corn Risotto with Crispy Shrimp – Creamy, ch Sweet Corn Risotto with Crispy Shrimp – Creamy, cheesy homemade risotto is taken up a notch with fresh sweet yellow corn and paired perfect with SeaPak® Butterfly Shrimp and Clos du Bois Chardonnay.

RECIPE: https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/sweet-corn-risotto-crispy-shrimp/

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