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Candied Pecans

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Iced Pumpkin Scones

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Garlic & Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes

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Chocolate Pecan Pie

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Cranberry Cookies with White Chocolate Drizzle

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English Muffins with Whipped Fall Butters

bread· breakfast
September 29, 2022

English Muffins with Whipped Fall Butters – Homemade English muffins go great with a fun flavored whipped butter, whether it’s pumpkin butter, cinnamon raisin butter, or gingerbread butter. Bread making is one of my favor things. You just don’t get any better than warm, homemade bread. It’s super soft, yet crisp on the outside and the smells coming from the…
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Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew

drinks· Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites
September 26, 2022

Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew – Vanilla cold brewed coffee is topped with a homemade pumpkin cream so you can enjoy your Starbucks obsession right at home! The seasonal cold brews at coffee shops are becoming by go-to drink. They don’t have as a much sugar and the coffee flavor is strong, while also giving me a pep of seasonal flavor….
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Pappardelle Bolognese

beef entrees· pizza & pasta
September 22, 2022

Pappardelle Bolognese – Homemade Bolognese is tossed with a wide-noodle pasta called Pappardelle. it’s the most comforting combination, that is perfect for the cool weather months. As the weather turns cooler, the food gets more comforting, am I right? I just love hearty soups, slow cooked meats, and pasta dishes during the fall and winter months to bring me comfort…
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Snickerdoodle Biscotti

breakfast· dessert· snacks
September 16, 2022

Snickerdoodle Biscotti – Crispy vanilla biscotti covered in cinnamon sugar and dipped in white chocolate. The perfect accompaniment to a morning coffee! As the weather turns cooler, many of us are switching from our cold brews to hot cups of coffee. One thing a cold brew can’t accommodate is a crispy biscotti. So now that you’ve got hot cups brewing…
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Strawberry Brioche Buns

doughnuts and sweet rolls· Holiday Favorites· pastries· Valentine's Day
September 13, 2022

Strawberry Brioche Buns – Brioche bread in topped with lemon custard and strawberries and sprinkled with pearl sugar before it’s baked to perfection. Before the strawberries officially depart for the winter, you have to make these Strawberry Brioche Buns. Not only do they have delicious strawberries on top, but they also have a creamy lemon custard underneath them to make…
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Pad See Ew

chicken entrees· pizza & pasta
September 9, 2022

Pad See Ew – Thick rice noodles are stir-fried with egg, chicken, broccoli, and a savory and slightly sweet sauce. Today’s recipe is a recreation of one of my favorite Thai dishes. I was actually introduced to it almost 10 years ago while working in public accounting. We were working late and ordered Thai for dinner. All I knew to…
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close-up of soft pretzel with pretzel bites surrounding it and mustard for dipping

Soft Pretzels

appetizer· snacks· Tailgating Recipes
September 6, 2022

Soft Pretzels – Homemade, chewy dough is twisted in a pretzel shape, dipped in a soda bath, and baked until deep golden brown September may mean pumpkin everything to some but it also brings the start of Oktoberfest. This year, it begins on September 17th. This annual festival is traditionally held in Munich, Germany, but many across the world make…
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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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Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

styled shot of a stack of chocolate pecan pie cheesecake bars

Chocolate Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars

caramel macchiato cupcakes some drizzled with caramel sauce, shot from the front

Caramel Macchiato Cupcakes

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Iced Pumpkin Scones

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Pretzel Bread Pudding

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Peach Upside-down Cake

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There’s something about the first cool morning o There’s something about the first cool morning of fall that just feels different. 🍂

You step outside, the air is crisp, the leaves have that faint earthy smell… and suddenly all you want is pumpkin spice, warm muffins, and cozy socks.

Mini Pumpkin Doughnut Muffins - They’re soft, cakey, perfectly spiced, and coated in buttery cinnamon sugar. It’s like a pumpkin doughnut met a muffin and decided to make your morning ten times better. 

The best part? They’re baked, not fried, which means you can totally justify having more than one. 

If you love fall baking, these muffins are a must-try. Whether you’re bringing them to a brunch, sharing them with family, or just sneaking one with your morning coffee, they’ll make your kitchen smell like pure happiness. 

Would you like me to send you the full recipe link directly here so you can save it for your next cozy baking day? 🍁 Just comment PUMPKIN below and I’ll send it straight to your DMs!

#minipumpkindoughnutmuffins #pumpkindessert #fallbaking #pumpkinmuffins #cinnamonsugar
There’s something about digging into a bowl of s There’s something about digging into a bowl of soup that reminds you of cozy evenings. The soft glow of the kitchen light, the aroma of buttery potatoes, cheese melting, and bacon crisping.

This loaded potato soup is all of that and more: tender chunks of potato, a rich creamy base, sharp cheddar, smoky bacon, green onions popping with flavor. It’s hearty comfort food at its finest.

It started on a night when I needed something substantial, something that felt like a hug in a bowl, and this soup answered the call.

Would you rather serve yours with an extra drizzle of melted cheese on top or let it sit so the flavors mingle?

comments “POTATO SOUP” and I'll send you a recipe.

#loadedpotatosoup #potatosouprecipes #comfortfood #soupseason #onepotmeals
There’s something about the moment you press pea There’s something about the moment you press peanut butter into soft chocolate dough. It’s like two flavors finally realizing they belong together.

I first experimented with chocolate + peanut butter cookies late one winter evening, trying to recreate that bakery magic I remembered from childhood. 

When the first batch came out warm, chewy, with that melt-in-your-mouth peanut butter swirl… I knew I had a new favorite.

These Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies are rich, indulgent, and downright comforting, perfect with a glass of milk or a cu#bakedtreats 

Comment COOKIES and I'll send you a link to the recipe. 

#chocolatepeanutbuttercookies #peanutbutterchocolate #homemadecookies #cookieoftheday #bakedtreats
Some of the best meals come from desperation—and Some of the best meals come from desperation—and this Chili Mac & Cheese was born on one of those nights. I had leftover chili and boxes of pasta, and I thought “why not combine them?”

What came out was something magical: creamy cheese sauce folding into hearty chili, elbow macaroni soaking up every bit of flavor, topped with melty cheese and baked to a golden crust. It’s comfort food squared.

This is my go-to when I want something filling, nostalgic, and totally satisfying.

Comment “MAC” and I'll send you a recipe.

#chilimacandcheese #comfortfood #onepotmeals #macandcheese #chilirecipe
There’s just something about warm, soft pretzels There’s just something about warm, soft pretzels that feels like pure comfort, especially when there’s beer cheese involved.

I still remember the first time I made homemade pretzel bites. The smell that filled my kitchen was unreal, buttery, toasty, and a little sweet. Then came the beer cheese dip… creamy, tangy, with just the right amount of sharp cheddar bite.

It instantly took me back to lazy weekend afternoons spent at my favorite pub, where every appetizer came with a story and a side of laughter.

If you’ve never made pretzel bites at home before, don’t worry, they’re easier than you think, and the results are so worth it. 

Warm, golden bites + rich beer cheese = the snack you’ll want on repeat all fall long. 🍂

Comment “PRETZEL” and I'll send you a recipe.

#pretzelbites #beercheesedip #appetizerrecipes #homemadepretzels #snackideas

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