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Pear Coffee Cake

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Berry Mimosas

The Best Waffles

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Roasted Garlic Mushrooms

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Stone Fruit Tart

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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!

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Sweet Potato Biscuits

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Pear Coffee Cake

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Baked Carrot Cake Oatmeal

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Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread

a slice of apple cinnamon stuffed french toast on a plate with powdered sugae

Apple Cinnamon Stuffed French Toast

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Sage & Browned Butter Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

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Raspberry Almond Muffins – Yummy breakfast muffins Raspberry Almond Muffins – Yummy breakfast muffins made with all-purpose flour and almond flour and loaded with fresh raspberries.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/raspberry-almond-muffins/
Mini Pesto Grilled Cheese – Fresh basil pesto and Mini Pesto Grilled Cheese – Fresh basil pesto and sliced provolone cheese are sandwiched into a crusty baguette and grilled to perfection to make the best appetizer for any event. Don’t forget to serve with homemade garlic butter tomato sauce for dunking!

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/mini-pesto-grilled-cheese/
Georgia Peach Salad – Mixed greens are tossed with Georgia Peach Salad – Mixed greens are tossed with grilled chicken, fresh Georgia peaches, pecans, goat cheese crumbles, grape tomatoes, and sliced red onions. Serve with my homemade white balsamic vinaigrette.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/georgia-peach-salad/
Healthy Greek Nachos – English cucumbers are slice Healthy Greek Nachos – English cucumbers are sliced and topped with a mixture of tomatoes, Kalamata olives, feta, and Greek dressing.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/healthy-greek-nachos/
Cuban Pulled Pork Sliders – Traditional ingredient Cuban Pulled Pork Sliders – Traditional ingredients of a Cuban sandwich are placed between dinner rolls to make perfectly-sized sliders.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/cuban-pulled-pork-sliders/

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