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two chocolate cherry crepes on a plate with powdered sugar dusted on top

Chocolate Cherry Crepes

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French Almond Cakes (Financiers)

Fudge Striped Cookies on a wire rack drizzled chocolate, shot from a side angle

Fudge Striped Cookies

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Cinnamon Apple Kolaches

Peppermint Shortbread Bites

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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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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

a trio of gingerbread souffles on a serving platter

Gingerbread Soufflé

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Baked Carrot Cake Oatmeal

a stack of three pumpkin oatmeal cream pies on cotton napkins with a platter behind it with more pies in the background, shot from the front

Pumpkin Oatmeal Cream Pies

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Chocolate Gingerbread Truffles

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Quinoa Harvest Salad

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Greek Chicken Quesadillas – Chewy flatbread covere Greek Chicken Quesadillas – Chewy flatbread covered in mozzarella and feta cheese and Greek-marinated chicken and grilled to perfection. Served with a tomato salad and homemade tzatziki sauce. 

Recipe: https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/greek-chicken-quesadillas
Chocolate Gingerbread Truffles – Easy chocolate tr Chocolate Gingerbread Truffles – Easy chocolate truffles are mixed with ground ginger and ground cinnamon and then rolled in ground gingerbread cookies to make for a simple, festive treat. 

RECIPE: https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/chocolate-gingerbread-truffles
Grilled Egg & Cheese Sandwich– Creamy scrambled eg 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.

For today’s recipe, I take egg & cheese sandwiches to another level. I put those two ingredients in between slices of buttery, toasted brioche and sprinkle them with chives. It gives of grilled cheese vibes, so I call this my Grilled Egg & Cheese Sandwich.

RECIPE: https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/grilled-egg-cheese-sandwich/?
Cannoli Cones – An easy way to make a homemade can Cannoli Cones – An easy way to make a homemade cannoli without the hassle of frying cannoli shells. Made with sugar ice cream cones which are stuffed with homemade cannoli cream and dipped in your favorite cannoli toppings. 

Recipe: http://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/cannoli-cones/
Fried Onion Petals – Sweet onion is sliced into pe Fried Onion Petals – Sweet onion is sliced into petals, seasoned, and fried until perfectly crispy. Served with homemade horseradish sauce.

The inspiration for this snack comes from the Bloomin’ Onion at Outback Steakhouse. Making a whole onion seems so intimidating so I never thought to make it at home. But then the thought came to me – why not fried them in little petals instead? They’re also easier to dip than onion rings.

Without further ado, here are the Fried Onion Petals: https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/fried-onion-petals/

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