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a corner shot of a plate of Raspberry Almond Linzer Cookies with a shaker of powdered sugar in the background, shot from a side angle

Raspberry Almond Linzer Cookies

plate of Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Snowballs with one on top with a bite out of it and cinnamon sticks next to them, shot from the front

Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Snowballs

casserole dish of Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

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Greek Lemon Potatoes

bailey cheesecake brownie bites on a dessert plate with one missing a bite to expose the creamy center

Baileys Cheesecake Brownie Bites

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Gingerbread Soufflé

dessert· Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites
December 5, 2022

Gingerbread Soufflé – A special holiday version of the classic dessert. This soufflé is the perfect treat to serve all winter long. Now that we’re into December, it’s time for some gingerbread treats! If you’re looking for something other than gingerbread men and houses, today’s recipe may just be the ticket. It’s a fun treat to enjoy with the family…
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broccoli cheese pinwheels on a white serving plate

Broccoli Cheese Pinwheels

appetizer· sides· snacks· Tailgating Recipes
December 1, 2022

Broccoli Cheese Pinwheels – Puff pastry is rolled up with cream cheese, broccoli, and shredded cheese. They’re sliced into pinwheels and baked to perfection. Perfect as a snack or as a side dish for meals. Add chicken to make them a meal on their own! Fun, healthy snacks are a new trend in our house now that the kids are…
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Blackberry Doughnut Cake

breakfast· cake· doughnuts and sweet rolls· Easter· Holiday Favorites· pastries
November 27, 2022

Blackberry Doughnut Cake – A dense coffee cake with a hint of nutmeg, filled with blackberry preserves, and covered in cinnamon sugar. It gives you all the flavors and textured of an old-fashioned doughnut but without the hassle. Are you ready to ramp up your baking? The holidays have begun and that means I’m making sweets almost non-stop. I just…
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close up pork chops on a plate with Dijon apple pan sauce on top and a rosemary garnish

Dijon Apple Pork Chops

Fall Flavors· pork entrees
November 20, 2022

Dijon Apple Pork Chops – Pork chops are cooked to perfection and then topped with a Dijon apple pan sauce Great fall meals don’t have to be reserved for the holiday gatherings only. I find myself craving those flavors all season long but with rarely any recipes that can work during the week. Until now. These Dijon Apple Pork Chops…
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Potato Dinner Rolls

bread· Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites
November 14, 2022

Potato Dinner Rolls – Homemade dinner rolls made with 1 cup mashed Russett potatoes to give them a pillowy texture. They have a sturdy, yet fluffy texture that makes them great as dinner rolls or slider buns. Thanksgiving is quickly approaching. Eek! We have no clue who’s hosting this year so we gotta get on it. It’ll be here before…
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Pumpkin Crumb Cake

breakfast· cake· dessert· Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites
November 10, 2022

Pumpkin Crumb Cake – Dense pumpkin spice cake is covered with crispy cinnamon crumbs, making it such a great treat with a morning coffee. Crumb cake is one of my all-time favorite coffee house treats. I call it a coffee house treat because that’s where I first discovered it. I love the super moist, yet slightly dense texture of the…
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portion of sweet potato gratin being removed from casserole dish, revealing gooey center

Sweet Potato Gratin

Fall Flavors· sides
November 6, 2022

Sweet Potato Gratin – Thinly sliced sweet potatoes are baked with cream and covered in Parmesan cheese to make for a sweet and savory side dish perfect for the holdiays! November is here, which means Thanksgiving is not too far away. As you start thinking about your menu for those holiday festivities, you gotta include this Sweet Potato Gratin. It’s…
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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

apple cinnamon monkey bread with a chunk out of it and sliced apples in front, shot from a side angle

Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread

overhead shot of cheddar crusted apple pie with lattice crust

Cheddar Crusted Apple Pie

Apple Pie Cake

zoomed in shot of a plate of stacked chocolate gingerbread truffles with one with a bite out of it, shot from a side angle

Chocolate Gingerbread Truffles

close up pork chops on a plate with Dijon apple pan sauce on top and a rosemary garnish

Dijon Apple Pork Chops

closeup of mini pumpkin doughnut muffins with one with a bite out of it

Mini Pumpkin Doughnut Muffins

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Goat Cheese & Honey Phyllo Triangles – Thin phyllo Goat Cheese & Honey Phyllo Triangles – Thin phyllo pastry is filled with goat cheese and honey, baked, and served with a honey syrup for dipping.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/goat-cheese-honey-phyllo-triangles/
Chocolate Berry Cups – Homemade dark chocolate cup Chocolate Berry Cups – Homemade dark chocolate cups are filled with fresh berries and topped with a drizzle of dark chocolate. A healthier way to get your chocolate fix any time of the year!

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/chocolate-berry-cups/
Strawberry Layer Cake – Homemade strawberry cake, Strawberry Layer Cake – Homemade strawberry cake, entirely from scratch, layered with strawberry cream cheese into a perfect 3-layer cake.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/strawberry-layer-cake/
Lemon Avocado Pasta Salad – Orzo pasta is tossed w Lemon Avocado Pasta Salad – Orzo pasta is tossed with fresh cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, basil, olive oil, and fresh lemon juice to make a light, yet satisfying side dish for any meal.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/lemon-avocado-pasta-salad/
Parmesan & Thyme Potatoes Au Gratin – Thinly slice Parmesan & Thyme Potatoes Au Gratin – Thinly sliced russet potatoes layered in a casserole dish with heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and fresh thyme. This dish is so simple to make but is super impressive for any occasion!

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/parmesan-thyme-potatoes-au-gratin/

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