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Summer Fruit Bellini

Summer Fruit Bellini

drinks· Easter· Summertime Favorites· Valentine's Day
June 22, 2020

Summer Fruit Bellini – Peaches, black cherries, and blackberries come together to make a yummy puree that’s added to a…
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Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips

Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips

dips· Summertime Favorites· Tailgating Recipes
June 11, 2020

Fruit Salsa with Cinnamon Chips – Diced strawberry, kiwi, and mango are tossed with a honey & lemon dressing to…
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Lobster Rolls

Lobster Rolls

seafood· seafood entrees· Summertime Favorites
June 1, 2020

Lobster Rolls – Refreshing, rich lobster rolls made with mayo, lemon juice, celery and chives and served on a butter…
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Strawberry Cucumber Limeade

Strawberry Cucumber Limeade

drinks· Summertime Favorites
May 25, 2020

Strawberry Cucumber Limeade – A refreshing homemade limeade with fresh strawberry juice and a homemade cucumber simple syrup that is…
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Easy Berry Smoothie

Easy Berry Smoothie

breakfast· drinks· Easter· smoothies· snacks· Summertime Favorites
May 21, 2020

Easy Berry Smoothie – With only three ingredients, this is the easiest berry smoothie you’ll ever make! Today’s recipe is…
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Crispy S’mores Bars

Crispy S’mores Bars

bars and brownies· snacks· Summertime Favorites
May 14, 2020

Crispy S’mores Bars – Golden Grahams cereals is tossed with melted marshmallow and topped with more marshmallows and chocolate bar…
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Citrus Almond Salad

Citrus Almond Salad

chicken entrees· salad· Summertime Favorites
May 11, 2020

Citrus Almond Salad – Romaine lettuce is tossed with fresh orange segments, sliced almonds, feta cheese, diced chicken, dried cranberries,…
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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 copper mugs filled with holiday mule drinks and a pitcher in the background

Holiday Mule

a slice of apple cinnamon stuffed french toast on a plate with powdered sugae

Apple Cinnamon Stuffed French Toast

a slice of chocolate pecan pie on a plate with another plate of pie in the background, shot from a side angle

Chocolate Pecan Pie

a hand holding up a maple molasses cookie to show all the detailed cracks in the top of the cookie

Maple Molasses Cookies

front shot of sweet potato cornbread in a cast iron skillet

Sweet Potato Cornbread

overhead shot of cheddar crusted apple pie with lattice crust

Cheddar Crusted Apple Pie

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Beignets

whole nutella cream pie shot from an overhead angle

Nutella Cream Pie

Pumpkin Tres Leches

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

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

Powdered Sugar Doughnuts

 

Healthy Parmesan Crusted Chicken – Chicken fillets Healthy Parmesan Crusted Chicken – Chicken fillets covered in Parmesan cheese and seasoned panko bread crumbs and baked until perfectly crispy. No frying required!
Salted Caramel Apple Pie Dip with Pie Crust Chips Salted Caramel Apple Pie Dip with Pie Crust Chips – Decadent homemade apple pie filling is combined with gooey salted caramel sauce and served with crispy cinnamon sugar pie crust chips

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/salted-caramel-apple-pie-dip-pie-crust-chips/
Sage & Browned Butter Hasselback Sweet Potatoes – Sage & Browned Butter Hasselback Sweet Potatoes – Sweet potatoes sliced “hasselback-style”, baked to perfection, and finished off with a sage & browned butter sauce to make for the best side dish in any meal

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/sage-browned-butter-hasselback-sweet-potatoes/
Orchard Harvest Salad (Panera Copycat) – Chopped r Orchard Harvest Salad (Panera Copycat) – Chopped romaine lettuce tossed with sliced pears, dried cherries, pecans, gorgonzola cheese, diced chicken and homemade cherry balsamic vinaigrette. Copycat recipe of the seasonal Orchard Harvest salad from Panera Bread. 

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/orchard-harvest-salad-panera-copycat/
French Onion Soup – Caramelized onions create the French Onion Soup – Caramelized onions create the base for this soup, which is served with a crouton and melted Gruyere cheese on top.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/french-onion-soup

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