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puff pastry filled with chicken a la king

Chicken a la King

nutella pastry rolls on a sheet of parchment paper with a spoonful of nutella next to them

Nutella Pastry Rolls

two copper mugs with Pomegranate Rosemary Moscow Mule with thyme sprigs in them and on a table with cloth napkins and a bottle of Schweppes in the background, shot from a side angle

Pomegranate Rosemary Moscow Mule

overhead shot of pistachio creme brulee with a few bites take out and sugar cracked

Pistachio Crème Brulee

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

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baked brie with roasted pears and walnuts on top

Roasted Pear Baked Brie

appetizer· Holiday Favorites
October 11, 2021

Roasted Pear Baked Brie – Bartlett pears are roasted with fresh thyme, walnuts, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and honey and then placed atop a warm, baked brie. As we approach the holiday season, it’s time to revamp your typical appetizer recipes. You may have a go-to cheese recipe that you love to share with your family and friends. Well, get…
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stacked maple walnut cookies on a red orange napkin and one cookie with a bite removed

Maple Walnut Cookies

Cookies· Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites
October 7, 2021

Maple Walnut Cookies – Buttery cookies loaded with chopped walnuts and maple sugar make for soft cookies with a crisp edge. Perfect for the fall season! Ooo ooo ooo! Now that October is here, it’s time for fall baking! While I would never judge you for starting your fall baking in September, for me, October just feels like the right…
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overhead shot of sesame seed braided loaf partially sliced

Sesame Seed Braided Loaf

bread
September 30, 2021

Sesame Seed Braided Loaf – Soft braided white dough is braided and sprinkled with sesame seeds before it’s baked to a perfect golden brown. It’s the perfect texture for sandwiches! Bread baking has become my new obsession. I love how easy it is to make some incredible breads right in my own oven. I remember how intimidated I used to…
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picture of dark chocolate caramel cupcakes with caramel dripping down

Dark Chocolate Caramel Cupcakes

cake· dessert
September 27, 2021

Dark Chocolate Caramel Cupcakes – Dark chocolate cupcakes are oozing with salted caramel sauce and topped with dark chocolate frosting, more caramel, and finished with sea salt. Chocolate and caramel don’t get enough praise, if you ask me. It’s always peanut butter and chocolate or strawberries and chocolate or even marshmallows and chocolate getting all the love. But there’s something…
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photo of smothered pork chops in the braising dish with tons of gravy and thyme leaves for garnish

Smothered Pork Chops

pork entrees
September 23, 2021

Smothered Pork Chops – Bone-in pork chops are lightly fried and then smothered in a creamy onion pan sauce to make for an exciting escape from boring dinners! Mmm mmm. I just love a comfort meal I can easily make during the week. With all the savory meals I’ve been posting in the last month, I’m sure that’s no surprise…
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photo of cinnamon apple kolaches with granny smith apples in the background

Cinnamon Apple Kolaches

doughnuts and sweet rolls· Easter· Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites
September 20, 2021

Cinnamon Apple Kolaches – Fluffy sweet rolls are topped with cinnamon apples, baked to perfection, and finished with sweet icing. Fall is here and the baking is ramping up. I am so excited to make this house smell like deliciousness each weekend. Bring on all the pumpkin, sweet potato, cinnamon, and apple treats! My first treat of the season is…
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close up of chinese bbq pork tenderloin on a blue plate with rice and pickled cucumbers

Chinese BBQ Pork Tenderloin

pork entrees
September 16, 2021

Chinese BBQ Pork Tenderloin – Pork tenderloin is marinated in a sweet Chinese BBQ sauce and then roasted in the oven to tender perfection. It’s finished off with the broiler to give the outside a sticky glaze. Pork tenderloin is one of the easiest proteins to make. It’s shocking to me that I only started cooking it after moving in…
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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

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

Caramel Macchiato Cupcakes

pint glass of pumpkin cream cold brew coffee with a metal straw

Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew

overhead shot of pumpkin churros on a plate of cinnamon sugar

Pumpkin Churros

a stack of Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies and individual cookies on a sheet pan with chocolate chips around them and a stack of pumpkins in the background, shot from a side angle

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

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

Iced Pumpkin Scones

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

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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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