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Banana Bread Sundae

Banana Bread Sundae

dessert· Easter· Fall Flavors· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites
July 20, 2020

Banana Bread Sundae – Warm banana bread is topped with butter pecan ice cream and caramelized bananas to make for…
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Peach Cobbler Ice Cream

Peach Cobbler Ice Cream

dessert· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites
July 16, 2020

Peach Cobbler Ice Cream – Cinnamon peach ice cream is loaded with pie crust pieces and swirled together. It’s peach…
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Mojito Sorbet

Mojito Sorbet

ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites
July 9, 2020

Mojito Sorbet – Refreshing sorbet made with mint syrup, fresh lime juice, and a hint of rum And the ice…
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Milk & Cookies Ice Cream

Milk & Cookies Ice Cream

dessert· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites
July 6, 2020

Milk & Cookies Ice Cream – Cookie-soaked vanilla ice cream is loaded with chunks of Oreos and chocolate chip cookies….
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Cinnamon Swirl Chocolate Ice Cream

Cinnamon Swirl Chocolate Ice Cream

dessert· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites· Valentine's Day
July 2, 2020

Cinnamon Swirl Chocolate Ice Cream – Homemade chocolate ice cream is swirled with a homemade cinnamon syrup and loaded with…
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Tomato Panzanella Salad

Tomato Panzanella Salad

appetizer· Easter· salad· snacks· Summertime Favorites· Tailgating Recipes
June 29, 2020

Tomato Panzanella Salad – Crispy bread is tossed with a homemade vinaigrette, tomatoes, red onion, basil, and cucumber to make…
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Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Skewers

Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Skewers

appetizer· chicken entrees· pork entrees· Summertime Favorites· Tailgating Recipes
June 25, 2020

Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Skewers – Skewers are loaded with BBQ chicken, pineapple chunks, ham, and red onion and grilled to…
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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

pumpkin challah bread sliced with a knife

Pumpkin Challah Bread

photo of two glasses of sangria with the pitcher in the background

Cranberry Apple Sangria

styled shot of Turkey Noodle Soup

Turkey Noodle Soup

a stack of three pumpkin oatmeal cream pies on cotton napkins with a platter behind it with more pies in the background, shot from the front

Pumpkin Oatmeal Cream Pies

styled shot of Cranberry Apple Crumble

Cranberry Apple Crumble

chicken and biscuits in a dutch oven overhead shot

Chicken and Dumplings

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two bowls of goat cheese sweet corn grits with a spoon in it on a cotton napkin with corn cobs next to it, shot from overhead

Goat Cheese & Sweet Corn Grits

mixed berry fool in a glass with a strawberry and mint garnish on top

Mixed Berry Fool

Goat Cheese Phyllo Cigars

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Raspberry Hot Chocolate

cranberry lime mojitos with cranberries and slices of lime

Cranberry Lime Mojitos

 

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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