holiday favorite

zoomed in shot of orange-scented madelines on a white plate

Orange-Scented Madeleines

autumn kale salad in a blue salad bowl

Autumn Kale Salad

photo taken from the right side of oasted greek lemon potatoes sitting in a dark 9x13 pan

Greek Lemon Potatoes

Peppermint Shortbread Bites

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

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • Home
  • About Me
  • Recipes
  • Cookbooks
  • Work With Me
  • Contact

CPA: Certified Pastry Aficionado

overhead shot of finish amaretto baba cake before slicing

Amaretto Baba Cake

cake· Easter· Holiday Favorites
December 9, 2021

Amaretto Baba Cake – A yeasted cake with dried cherries that is soaked in amaretto syrup The holidays call for incredible desserts fit for sharing with family and friends. Well, look no further, people! This Amaretto Baba Cake will blow them away! It’s soaked with amaretto liquor, which makes it just the treat you need to finish the night off….
Read More

overhead shot of fig and goat cheese crostini on a serving platter

Fig & Goat Cheese Crostini

appetizer· Holiday Favorites
December 6, 2021

collage of photos of fig and goat cheese crostini with descriptive text

shortcut apple strudel on a marble serving platter cut down the middle to expose the apple center with vanilla ice cream on top and a fork in the foreground

Shortcut Apple Strudel

Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites· pastries
December 2, 2021

Shortcut Apple Strudel – Sliced cinnamon Granny Smith apples and golden raisins are wrapped in layers in premade filo dough and baked into a crispy apple strudel German apple strudel was something that I always wanted to make but the ultra thin dough used in the recipe always intimidated me. To make it from scratch looks exhausting and I honestly…
Read More

close up of a piece of chocolate hzelnut toffee with chopped hazelnuts sitting beside it

Chocolate Hazelnut Toffee

candy· dessert· Holiday Favorites· Valentine's Day
November 30, 2021

Chocolate Hazelnut Toffee – Butter and sugar are cooked to make a yummy toffee and then mixed with chopped hazelnuts and topped with a layer of chocolate and more hazelnuts The end of Thanksgiving may signal the beginning of the Christmas season to most of America, but for me, it means the beginning of baking season. Most notably, cookies and…
Read More

close up of pot roast on a white plate with thyme sprigs

Classic Pot Roast

beef entrees· entrees
November 18, 2021

Classic Pot Roast – Chuck roast is slowly roasted in a jus made of beef broth, carrots, celery, and onions. Balsamic vinegar, thyme, and mustard are added to give that jus a kick of flavor. Cold weather is in full-effect in most parts of the country now. Even Florida is getting chilly weather next week, with lows in the 40s!…
Read More

overhead shot of bright pumpkin fettuccine on a white plate with sundried tomatoes and wilted spinach throughout

Pumpkin Fettuccine with Sundried Tomatoes

Fall Flavors· pizza & pasta
November 15, 2021

Pumpkin Fettuccine with Sundried Tomatoes – Homemade pumpkin pasta is cooked to al dente and then tossed in a creamy sundried tomato sauce. I finally did it – I made homemade pasta noodles! I’ve had all the tools to make pasta for YEARS but never made the time. Gnocchi was the only “pasta” I made because it was so simple…
Read More

three parker house rolls stacked together on a blue plate

Parker House Rolls

bread
November 11, 2021

Parker House Rolls – Buttery, soft dinner rolls, rolled in a fun shape and so perflectly buttery and salty that you won’t need add any jams, spreads, or dips Dinner rolls have become some of my favorite things to bake. The bread making process is fun and worth every second. From the second the aroma of the freshly baked bread…
Read More

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • …
  • 92
  • Next Page »

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

oatmeal rolls sitting on a baking sheet

Oatmeal Dinner Rolls

picture of apple pecan farro salad served on a white plate

Apple Pecan Farro Salad

angled view of cup of dirt pudding

Cup of Dirt Pudding

slices of iced pumpkin scones drizzled with frosting on a wire rack on top of parchment paper, shot from overhead

Iced Pumpkin Scones

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

autumn kale salad in a blue salad bowl

Autumn Kale Salad

ORDER MY NEW COOKBOOK NOW!

photo of entertaining made easy cookbook available for preorder now

Breakfast
Appetizers
Entrees
Salads
Sides
Drinks
Desserts
Roundups
Holidays

Browse by Date

  • Home
  • About Me
  • Contact Me
  • Privacy Policy

 

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/

Copyright © 2026 Certified Pastry Aficionado · Web Design by Viva la Violet