holiday favorite

raspberry chocolate molten cake on a plate with bites removed to reveal the center

Raspberry Chocolate Molten Cakes

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

Red Velvet Macarons - A classic french cookie made with a red velvet cookie and cream cheese filling. A elegant little dessert perfect for bridal showers and tea parties!

Red Velvet Macarons

cherry almond pastry cake with a wedge removed

Cherry Almond Pastry Cake

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Pistachio Crème Brulee

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Mint Cookie Ice Cream Cake

cake· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites
July 26, 2021

Mint Cookie Ice Cream Cake – This delicious ice cream cake is assembled with mint chocolate chip ice cream, buttery pound cake, and cookies and cream ice cream. It’s covered in a homemade cookies and cream whipped cream and mint Oreo cookies. Ice cream cake is one of my favorite things on Earth. I mean, it’s ice cream AND cake…
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grapefruit gin slushie in a short glass with a grapefruit wedge garnish and a straw

Grapefruit Gin Slushie

drinks· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites
July 22, 2021

Grapefruit Gin Slushie – The refreshing combination of grapefruit and gin enters the frozen drink world with this slushie. Today’s recipe inspiration comes from a canned drink I tried last month. It was a gin and grapefruit juice drink and man was it refreshing! I was shocked at how smooth it was. Gin is yummy! Who knew! Because this yummy…
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amaretto cherry ice cream in a glass bowl

Amaretto Cherry Ice Cream

ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites· Valentine's Day
July 19, 2021

Amaretto Cherry Ice Cream – Creamy amaretto ice cream is layered with black cherries roasted in amaretto. Guys – today you are in for a treat. I mean, all the recipes shared here are a treat but this one BLEW. ME. AWAY. So hold on to your hats! This Amaretto Cherry Ice Cream is the best ice cream I’ve ever…
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two chocolate peanut butter pudding pop stacked on top of each other and one more sitting in the background

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding Pops

ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites
July 15, 2021

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding Pops – Chocolate and peanut butter flavors of creamy pudding are layered into a frozen pop to make for the best treat you’ll have all summer! Pudding popsicles were one of my favorite ice cream treats growing up. Those chocolatey, creamy frozen popsicles were impossible to resist. Heck, I even ate the vanilla versions. Sadly, they’re…
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a large goblet filled with pina colada sundae topped with whipped cream and a cherry

Piña Colada Sundae

ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites
July 12, 2021

Piña Colada Sundae – Vanilla ice cream topped with caramelized pineapple, toasted coconut, and a maraschino cherry With days as hot as there are in July, there’s really nothing better than ice cream. Which is why it totally makes sense tat July is National Ice Cream Month. To continue to celebration of this sweet month, I’ve got a killer sundae…
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salted caramel brownie milkshake in a mason jar mug with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, and a mini brownie on top with a straw

Salted Caramel Brownie Milkshake

drinks· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites
July 8, 2021

Salted Caramel Brownie Milkshake – Homemade salted caramel sauce is blended with vanilla ice cream, milk, and chocolate brownies to make the most decadent milkshake you’ve ever had! Oooo honey do I have a delicious treat for you today! When I tasted it for the first time, I almost dropped to my knees in bliss. The flavor is spot on…
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strawberry basil frosé scooped into glasses and garnished with basil leaves

Strawberry Basil Frosé

dessert· drinks· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites· Valentine's Day
July 6, 2021

Strawberry Basil Frosé – Rosé wine is blended with strawberry and basil and then frozen into a sorbet. I hope you had a wonderful 4th of July! We finally got to spend time with friends and enjoy our new patio and grill. It was such a great time to be outside, splashing in our little mini pool, and laughing with…
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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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Chocolate Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars

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

Butterscotch Pear Turnovers

close up pork chops on a plate with Dijon apple pan sauce on top and a rosemary garnish

Dijon Apple Pork Chops

slice of pistachio loaf on a cutting board with the rest of the loaf in the background

Pistachio Loaf

overhead shot of spiced carrots on a bed of whipped feta dip

Spiced Carrots with Whipped Feta

a stack of three Apple Cider Crumb Doughnuts on a cloth napkin with more doughnuts around them, shot from the front

Apple Cider Crumb Doughnuts

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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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