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Pistachio Crème Brulee

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

Pesto Cheese Rolls

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Amaretto Baba Cake

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Banana Fritters

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Raspberry Almond Linzer Cookies

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Grilled Egg & Cheese Sandwich

breakfast· sandwiches & wraps
January 11, 2023

Grilled Egg & Cheese Sandwich– Creamy scrambled eggs are topped with colby jack cheese and chives and then sandwiched in between two slices of buttery toasted brioche. I just love a good breakfast sandwich. It’s hearty and comforting and loaded with a bunch of textures. But my newest obsession is an egg and cheese breakfast sandwich. I love egg and…
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Quinoa Harvest Salad

Fall Flavors· salad· Summertime Favorites
January 8, 2023

Quinoa Harvest Salad – Spring mix is tossed with roasted sweet potatoes, goat cheese, roasted pepitas, dried cranberries, and quinoa to make this hearty salad. Served with a homemade creamy Dijon vinaigrette. January is the time I tend to try out new salads. After all the indulgences we had over the holidays, I actually crave something light and healthy this…
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Greek Pasta Salad

appetizer· Easter· pizza & pasta· salad· sides
January 1, 2023

Greek Pasta Salad – Orzo pasta is tossed with Greek dressing, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, garbanzo beans, cucumbers and feta cheese, to make a yummy side dish for any occasion. Welp, January is here. Let the healthy eating begin! I think most of us are sick of sweets and rich foods from the holidays so we’re actually looking forward to putting…
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Salted Caramel Banana Cream Puffs

dessert· Easter· Holiday Favorites· pastries
December 29, 2022

Salted Caramel Banana Cream Puffs – Homemade choux puffs are filled with fresh whipped cream, a slice of banana and covered in homemade salted caramel sauce. We’re a couple days away from New Year’s Eve and it’s time to plan some fancy treats for your celebration menus. I love bite-sized treats for these events because they don’t require utensils and…
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Holiday Mule

drinks· Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites
December 26, 2022

Holiday Mule – Ginger beer, cranberry juice, vodka, apple cider, and Prosecco are combined to make this perfect drink for the Holiday season. The holidays ain’t over yet! We have New Year’s Eve coming in a few days so we need a great cocktail to ring in 2023. This Holiday Mule is just the drink you need. This recipe makes…
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Mocha Trifle

dessert
December 15, 2022

Mocha Trifle– A layered trifle with coffee vanilla pudding, dark chocolate cake, and whipped cream and topped with crushed almond biscotti. Today’s treat is my newest creation. It combines two of my favorite flavors – coffee and chocolate. These two flavors compliment each other soooo well. The coffee and chocolate leave a smooth, balanced flavor in your mouth and both…
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german sweet dumpling in a pool of creme anglaise and a dollop of blackberry preserves on top

German Sweet Dumplings

bread· dessert· doughnuts and sweet rolls· Easter
December 11, 2022

German Sweet Dumplings – Sweet, enriched dough is rolled into balls and steamed in a milk bath until fluffy and chewy. Served with a vanilla crème anglaise. Today’s recipe is a recreation of a dessert I had the first day of our trip to Munich. It was about 6 years ago and my first time in Germany. I was so…
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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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My Favorite Pumpkin Loaf

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Apple Pecan Farro Salad

a cinnamon stick being dipped into a mug of mulled wine with another mug of mulled wine and a glass dish of mulled spices in the background, shot from a side angle

Slow Cooker Mulled Wine

three Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting on a platter with two cupcakes on a pedestal on top of cotton napkin with whole pecans sprinkled around, shot from a side angle

Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

stacked maple walnut cookies on a red orange napkin and one cookie with a bite removed

Maple Walnut Cookies

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Cranberry Apple Crumble

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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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Authentic Spanish Ham & Cheese Croquettes (Croquet Authentic Spanish Ham & Cheese Croquettes (Croquetas) – crispy fried dumplings with prosciutto, Manchego cheese, and a creamy bechamel base!

These are the ultimate party appetizer and taste exactly like what you'd get at a tapas bar in Madrid! Crispy golden exterior meets gooey, cheesy center. That cheese pull is UNREAL!

Perfect for tapas night, game day, or any party. Frying tips included so don't be scared – just heat your oil for 10+ minutes and don't overcrowd the pan!

Pro tip: Chill the dough for 2+ hours before frying or it'll fall apart!

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