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Blackberry Doughnut Cake

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Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

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Banana Bread Doughnuts

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Nutella Cream Pie

Peppermint Shortbread Bites

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Chocolate Cinnamon Babka

bread· breakfast· dessert· doughnuts and sweet rolls· Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites
November 8, 2021

Chocolate Cinnamon Babka – Brioche dough is braided with a swirl of chocolate and cinnamon and baked to perfection to make two perfect loaves. Chocolate and bread has become something I’ve recently been drawn to. Only recently?! Yes, I know it’s odd considering I love all things carbs and all things chocolate. But chocolate croissants and Nutella on bread weren’t…
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Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili

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November 4, 2021

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili – This meatless chili still has tons of bite from the chunks of sweet potatoes and the “meaty” pinto and black beans. I told you earlier this week that this was the month of sweet potatoes. And to prove it, I’ve got another sweet potato recipe for you. This one is different because it’s…
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Sweet Potato Cornbread

appetizer· bread· Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites
November 1, 2021

Sweet Potato Cornbread – Classic cornbread is given a fall enhancement with the addition of pumpkin spice and sweet potato. November is here and I’m moving on from pumpkin and straight into sweet potatoes. The first two recipes this month feature sweet potatoes and probably in ways that you haven’t had them before. The first recipe is for this Sweet…
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Baked Carrot Cake Oatmeal

breakfast· breakfast casseroles· Easter· Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites
October 26, 2021

Baked Carrot Cake Oatmeal – Old-fashioned oats are combined with all the flavors of carrot cake (including that luscious cream cheese frosting!) and baked in the oven until perfectly tender. Not only does this season bring wonderful flavors like pumpkin and apples, but it also brings comforting dishes like soups and casseroles. But not just dinner casseroles – breakfast casseroles…
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Pumpkin Cinnamon Pull Apart Loaf

bread· breakfast· dessert· doughnuts and sweet rolls· Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites· pastries
October 22, 2021

Pumpkin Cinnamon Pull Apart Loaf – Pumpkin spiced dough is covered in a cinnamon brown sugar, cut into squares, and stacked into a loaf, that then gets baked to fluffy perfection. Yup, another pumpkin recipe! I’ve gone full-pumpkin and won’t be letting up until Christmas takes hold. I even made some pumpkin ravioli for my family for dinner last week….
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Apple Pie Slider Doughnuts

breakfast· doughnuts and sweet rolls· Fall Flavors
October 18, 2021

Apple Pie Slider Doughnuts – Brioche doughnuts are tossed in cinnamon sugar, sliced in half, and stuffed with gooey baked apples to make for the sweetest treat that counts for breakfast or dessert! The brioche doughnut strikes again! I first made it a couple months ago with these Crème Brûlée Doughnuts and I just loved how the dough turned out….
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Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

breakfast· Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites
October 14, 2021

Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Pancakes – Fluffy pumpkin buttermilk pancakes are swirled with cinnamon brown sugar and then topped with a cream cheese icing. You’ll feel like you’re diving right into a plate of pumpkin cinnamon rolls Cinnamon rolls are a huge favorite in this house, and with great reason. The soft, fluffy texture, the gooey cinnamon sugar center, and the…
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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!

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Butterscotch Pear Turnovers on a baking sheet with parchment paper, shot from overhead

Butterscotch Pear Turnovers

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Peach Upside-down Cake

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Cheddar Crusted Apple Pie

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Apple Cider Caramels

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Pumpkin Churros

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Apple Pie Sundae

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There was one quiet Saturday morning when I decide There was one quiet Saturday morning when I decided to stray from my usual sweet rolls and try something a little different. I roasted sweet potatoes, mashed them into dough, and folded in warm spices until the kitchen smelled like autumn-wrapped comfort.

Out came these Sweet Potato Sticky Buns: soft, pillowy buns full of sweet potato richness, coated in gooey brown-sugar maple syrup, and topped with pecans for that crunch that makes you close your eyes in the best way.

They’re not your average cinnamon roll, they’re a twist, a treat, and a comfort all in one. 
https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/sweet-potato-sticky-buns/
There was a rainy afternoon when I wandered into t There was a rainy afternoon when I wandered into the kitchen with nothing but a craving, and I ended up mixing melted chocolate, warm cinnamon, and muffin batter until something magical happened. 

That’s how these Cinnamon Chocolate Muffins came to life: rich chocolate, a whisper of cinnamon spice, and a crunchy cinnamon-sugar topping that makes every bite feel like comfort.

They remind me of cozy mornings, a cup of coffee, and the kind of treat you tell yourself you deserve.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/cinnamon-chocolate-muffins/
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

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