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January 1, 2023

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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!

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Raspberry Toaster Strudel Copycat – store-bought

Raspberry Toaster Strudel Copycat – store-bought puff pastry filled with raspberry jam, baked golden, and drizzled with vanilla icing!

This semi-homemade version is SO much better than the frozen box, you guys! Flaky puff pastry + sweet raspberry filling + that classic icing drizzle = breakfast perfection! And it only takes 30 minutes!

The secret? Mix cornstarch into the jam so it doesn't bubble out while baking. Total game-changer

Pro tip: Don't skip the egg wash – it gives you that gorgeous golden brown color and beautiful shine!

Perfect for weekend brunch, easy breakfast treats, or recreating childhood nostalgia with a homemade twist!

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Funfetti Sugar Cookies – soft inside with crunch

Funfetti Sugar Cookies – soft inside with crunchy edges, rolled in colorful sprinkles and flavored with a hint of almond extract! 🌈🍪

I was never a sugar cookie person until I discovered the magic of SPRINKLES! These cookies taste just like funfetti cake but in cookie form. They're made with butter AND cream cheese for the softest texture ever!

The secret? Food processor method with cold butter = NO CHILLING REQUIRED! You can make these and bake them immediately!

Pro tip: Use "ice cream sprinkles" (jimmies) instead of those little ball sprinkles – way better texture!

Perfect for birthday parties, celebrations, after-school snacks, or anytime you need a pop of color and happiness! 🎉

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Nutella Pull-Apart Muffins – homemade yeast doug

Nutella Pull-Apart Muffins – homemade yeast dough layered with Nutella and baked into individual pull-apart muffins with a cinnamon glaze!

Nutella and I are becoming GOOD friends, you guys! These pull-apart muffins are inspired by chocolate babka but way more fun to eat. Each muffin has 4 layers of dough stacked with Nutella in between – when you pull them apart, it's pure HEAVEN!

The soft, fluffy yeast dough + creamy Nutella + sweet cinnamon glaze = the most impressive breakfast treat ever!

Pro tip: Microwave the Nutella for 15 seconds before spreading – it makes it SO much easier to work with!

Perfect for weekend brunch, special occasions, or anytime you want to impress! Fair warning: your hands WILL get covered in Nutella, but it's totally worth it!

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Chinese BBQ Pork Tenderloin – marinated in a swe

Chinese BBQ Pork Tenderloin – marinated in a sweet hoisin sauce, then roasted and broiled to sticky, glazed perfection!

Pork tenderloin is one of my favorite proteins, you guys! It's tender like filet mignon, lean like chicken, and SO affordable. This Chinese BBQ version is absolutely INCREDIBLE! Sweet, beautifully spiced, and that glaze? AMAZING!

The secret? A 4-8 hour marinade that makes the pork extra tender and deeply flavored. Then we roast + broil for that sticky, caramelized exterior!

Pro tip: Use a broil-safe pan and watch it closely under the broiler – it can char FAST!

Perfect over rice with pickled cucumbers or stuffed inside homemade bao buns! Asian takeout at home has never been easier!

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Creamy Skillet Corn Dip – fresh corn mixed with

Creamy Skillet Corn Dip – fresh corn mixed with jalapeños, cream cheese, sour cream, and melty Monterrey Jack cheese! 🌽🧀

This is THE ultimate party dip, you guys! Sweet fresh corn + hint of spice + THREE creamy cheeses = pure heaven! Plus you cook AND serve it in the same skillet. Talk about a dream come true!

The secret? FRESH corn kernels! They have a bite and sweetness you just don't get from canned or frozen. Trust me on this one!

Pro tip: Mix everything in a separate bowl first – way easier than trying to stir in the hot skillet!

Perfect for game day, summer BBQs, taco night, or honestly anytime you need a crowd-pleasing dip!

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