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Cranberry Apple Sangria

Apple Pie Cake

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Roasted Garlic Mushrooms

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Chicken a la King

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Almond Croissants

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Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwiches

bars and brownies· Cookies· dessert· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites
July 1, 2021

Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwiches – Vanilla ice cream is sandwiched between two soft cinnamon sugar cookies Happy National Ice Cream Month! July marks the beginning of the month celebrating all things cold and sweet. I have been celebrating this for 4 years now and have featured everything from sorbet to milkshakes to floats. Just when I think I have hit…
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My Favorite Meatloaf

beef entrees· entrees
June 28, 2021

My Favorite Meatloaf – This recipe for meatloaf is lean yet flavorful and uses ingredients that you already have available! Today’s recipe is a new addition to our weekly dinners. It came along when we needed something new but didn’t want to go grocery shopping for any missing ingredients. Luckily, I found this recipe from Natasha’s Kitchen and it was…
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Berry Pavlova

cake· dessert· Holiday Favorites· Summertime Favorites· Valentine's Day
June 24, 2021

Berry Pavlova – Vanilla meringue is baked into a cake with a crispy shell exterior and creamy interior and then topped with sweetened whipped cream and mixed berries Yay for berry season! I started off the season making these Raspberry & Cream Profiteroles and now I’m back with another berry recipe – Berry Pavlova. Berry Pavlova is a crispy meringue…
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Chili Mango Margaritas

drinks· Summertime Favorites
June 21, 2021

Chili Mango Margaritas – Mango and chili powder are the unexpected pairing that takes this traditional drink to another level. The smokey flavor of the chili and sweetness of the mango are a match made in heaven. Summer is here and I am spending so much time on our patio. Now that we have new comfy furniture and gorgeous twinkling…
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Raspberries & Cream Profiteroles

dessert· Holiday Favorites· pastries· Valentine's Day
June 17, 2021

Raspberries & Cream Profiteroles – Cream puffs are topped with a crispy brown sugar topping and filled with a raspberry and vanilla whipped cream Hold on to your hats because berry season is here! Berries are one of my favorite ingredients to bake with and they are at their peak flavor during the summer. I have so many recipes with…
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Portuguese Egg Tarts

dessert· Easter· Holiday Favorites· pie
June 15, 2021

Portuguese Egg Tarts – Crispy tart shells filled with a thick egg custard that makes for a subtle sweet treat that hits all the right notes. I gotta be honest with you all – recently I have been getting a little worn out with the blog work. I find myself waiting until the last minute to write and edit blog…
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Baguettes

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June 10, 2021

Baguettes – Crusty long loaves of bread with a chewy inside is much easier to make than you think Once again, The Great British Bake Show has inspired me to make something that I’ve never made before. But this food is one we’ve all eaten before – baguettes. I am a sucker for a good, crusty, chewy, baguette. It’s great…
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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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Oatmeal Dinner Rolls

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Sweet Potato Gratin

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Maple Walnut Cookies

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Cranberry Apple Crumble

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Pistachio Loaf

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Apple Cider Caramels

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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/
Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken – Chicken breasts are Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken – Chicken breasts are stuffed with a garlic herb goat cheese and pan fried until they are cooked through. These are perfect for fun, yet easy weeknight dinner.

Recipe: https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/goat-cheese-stuffed-chicken/

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