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two stemmed glasses of Cranberry Orange Aperol Spritz with orange slices and rosemary sprigs with cramberries rosemary and half an orange on the table underneath, shot from the front

Cranberry Orange Aperol Spritz

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Fig & Goat Cheese Crostini

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Banana Fritters

The Best Waffles

baked brie with roasted pears and walnuts on top

Roasted Pear Baked Brie

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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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overhead shot of Greek pasta salad on two plates and in a serving bowl

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 on a round serving plate with bananas in the background

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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two copper mugs filled with holiday mule drinks and a pitcher in the background

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

a baking sheet with banana bread granola and a whole banana on it, shot from a side angle

Banana Bread Granola

styled shot of Turkey Noodle Soup

Turkey Noodle Soup

plate of pecan sticky bun

Pecan Sticky Buns

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Banana Bread Doughnuts

vinaigrette dressing being poured over a plate of Orchard Harvest Salad (Panera Copycat) from a glass bottle with a half and whole pair and cherry preserves in the background, shot from a side angle

Orchard Harvest Salad (Panera Copycat)

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Pumpkin Crumb Cake

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Raspberry Almond Muffins – Yummy breakfast muffins Raspberry Almond Muffins – Yummy breakfast muffins made with all-purpose flour and almond flour and loaded with fresh raspberries.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/raspberry-almond-muffins/
Mini Pesto Grilled Cheese – Fresh basil pesto and Mini Pesto Grilled Cheese – Fresh basil pesto and sliced provolone cheese are sandwiched into a crusty baguette and grilled to perfection to make the best appetizer for any event. Don’t forget to serve with homemade garlic butter tomato sauce for dunking!

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/mini-pesto-grilled-cheese/
Georgia Peach Salad – Mixed greens are tossed with Georgia Peach Salad – Mixed greens are tossed with grilled chicken, fresh Georgia peaches, pecans, goat cheese crumbles, grape tomatoes, and sliced red onions. Serve with my homemade white balsamic vinaigrette.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/georgia-peach-salad/
Healthy Greek Nachos – English cucumbers are slice Healthy Greek Nachos – English cucumbers are sliced and topped with a mixture of tomatoes, Kalamata olives, feta, and Greek dressing.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/healthy-greek-nachos/
Cuban Pulled Pork Sliders – Traditional ingredient Cuban Pulled Pork Sliders – Traditional ingredients of a Cuban sandwich are placed between dinner rolls to make perfectly-sized sliders.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/cuban-pulled-pork-sliders/

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