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Caramel Swirl Meringues

Caramel Swirl Meringues

candy· Cookies· Easter· Holiday Favorites· Valentine's Day
April 18, 2022

Caramel Swirl Meringues – Freshly whipped meringues are swirled with caramel sauce and then baked until perfectly crisp on the…
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Croissant French Toast

Croissant French Toast

breakfast· breakfast casseroles· Holiday Favorites· Valentine's Day
March 7, 2022

Croissant French Toast – Mini croissants are dipped in a rich custard and fried until crisp on the outside and…
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Strawberry Layer Cake

Strawberry Layer Cake

cake· dessert· Easter· Valentine's Day
February 14, 2022

Strawberry Layer Cake – Homemade strawberry cake, entirely from scratch, layered with strawberry cream cheese into a perfect 3-layer cake….
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Chocolate Strawberry Parfaits

Chocolate Strawberry Parfaits

dessert· Valentine's Day
February 7, 2022

Chocolate Strawberry Parfaits – Homemade chocolate pudding is layered with freshly whipped cream and chopped strawberries For Valentine’s Day, there’s…
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Chilled Strawberry Bisque

Chilled Strawberry Bisque

appetizer· Easter· soup· Summertime Favorites· Valentine's Day
February 3, 2022

Chilled Strawberry Bisque – Real strawberries are blended with cream, milk, and a hint of sugar to make for a…
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Easy Teriyaki Salmon

Easy Teriyaki Salmon

seafood· seafood entrees· Valentine's Day
January 13, 2022

Easy Teriyaki Salmon – One of my go-to meals for weeknights. This salmon only needs 20 minutes to marinade and…
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Fried Goat Cheese Balls

Fried Goat Cheese Balls

appetizer· Easter· Holiday Favorites· Valentine's Day
January 6, 2022

Fried Goat Cheese Balls – Soft goat cheese is rolled in panko breadcrumbs, fried until golden brown, and served with…
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cranberry lime mojitos with cranberries and slices of lime

Cranberry Lime Mojitos

overhead shot of Peach Raspberry Cobbler in a baking dish with a large spoon and a scoop taken out of the side

Peach Raspberry Cobbler

two Peanut Butter Chocolate Ice Cream Whoopie Pies stacked together with a bowl of ice cream and two pints of ice cream behind it, shot from the front

Peanut Butter Chocolate Ice Cream Whoopie Pies

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The Ultimate Brownie Sundae Pie

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Peach Cobbler Ice Cream

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Cranberry Apple Crumble

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glass dish of watermelon mint sorbet a spoon and watermelon slices in it on a cloth napkin, shot from a side angle

Watermelon Mint Sorbet

pineapple sorbet in a bowl with pieces of pineapple placed around it on a cloth napkin with a cutting board with cut pineapple on it, shot from a side angle

Pineapple Sorbet

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Milk & Cookies Ice Cream

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Peach Riesling Sorbet

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Cantaloupe Basil Float

 

Pulled pork tacos with avocado salsa have pork sho Pulled pork tacos with avocado salsa have pork shoulder slow-cooked, pulled, and then placed in a flour tortilla, along with homemade avocado salsa and white onions.

To find this recipe, search for pulled pork tacos on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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Steakhouse burgers have beef patties seasoned with Steakhouse burgers have beef patties seasoned with beef bouillon and Worcestershire sauce, topped with caramelized onions and homemade aioli, and served on a sesame seed bun.

To find this recipe, search for steakhouse burgers on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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Chimichurri steak bites have sirloin pieces marina Chimichurri steak bites have sirloin pieces marinated, seared, and drizzled with a fresh chimichurri sauce that packs a punch of flavor.

To find this recipe, search for chimichurri steak bites on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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Easy birria tacos are traditional Mexican birria t Easy birria tacos are traditional Mexican birria tacos that get a shortcut to cut hours out of the cooking time. These tacos are ready in 30 minutes!

To find this recipe, search for easy birria tacos on certifiedpastryaficionado.com

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Strawberry habanero margarita has strawberries and Strawberry habanero margarita has strawberries and small amounts of habanero muddled together and shaken with lime juice, agave, and tequila before pouring over ice.

To find this recipe, search for strawberry habanero margarita on certifiedpastryaficionado.com 

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