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plate of bananas foster french toast casserole on a plate with a bottle of syrup and a baking dish with casserole in the background, shot from the front

Bananas Foster French Toast Casserole

Goat Cheese Phyllo Cigars

Sausage Egg & Cheese Pastry Muffins on a platter with a sprig of rosemary, shot from a side angle

Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Pastry Muffins

close up of a serving bowl with sage and brown butter mashed sweet potatoes

Sage & Brown Butter Mashed Sweet Potatoes

autumn kale salad in a blue salad bowl

Autumn Kale Salad

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Homemade Italian Meatballs

beef entrees· pizza & pasta
September 29, 2023

Homemade Italian Meatballs – Made with pork and beef and, these are the most tender and flavorful meatballs you’ve ever had! Tips & Tricks Dice the bread in small pieces. Make sure you cut the bread into small pieces. This will ensure it mixes well into the meatballs and doesn’t leave big chunks in the meatballs. Don’t over mix the…
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apple pie egg roll dipping in caramel sauce

Apple Pie Egg Rolls

dessert· doughnuts and sweet rolls· Fall Flavors· pie
September 26, 2023

Apple Pie Egg Rolls – Cinnamon apples are rolled into an egg roll wrapper with a little cream cheese and air fried until crispy. They are finished with a roll in cinnamon sugar. My air fryer has certainly surprised me. I was worried it would be another appliance striving to be the next big thing and then falling flat. But…
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apple cider bundt cake with a granny smith apple in the center

Apple Cider Bundt Cake

cake
September 22, 2023

Apple Cider Bundt Cake – A perfectly spiced Bundt cake sweetened with apple cider Pumpkin tends to steal the show over this season but there are so many other incredible flavors that should be enjoyed during the fall. Apples, especially, are wonderful this time of year so I love to make lots of apple treats and even some apple cider…
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oatmeal rolls sitting on a baking sheet

Oatmeal Dinner Rolls

bread· Fall Flavors
September 15, 2023

Oatmeal Dinner Rolls – Homemade dinner rolls made with oatmeal and brown sugar I love some homemade dinner rolls, hot from the oven and with a thin layer of butter spread on the inside. Mmmm. It seems only natural to save the bread baking for the fall and winter seasons since the warm oven is an easy way to cook…
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My Favorite Pumpkin Loaf

bread· cake· dessert· Fall Flavors
September 11, 2023

My Favorite Pumpkin Loaf – The most moist, perfectly spiced pumpkin loaf. I make this every year and freeze extra for leftovers. It’s my all-time favorite loaf cake. I think we’re far enough into September to officially welcome in pumpkin season, don’t you? I mean, I already have heirloom pumpkins sitting on my front porch and pumpkin coffee brewing in…
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Goat Cheese Phyllo Cigars

appetizer· Easter· Holiday Favorites· snacks· Valentine's Day
September 4, 2023

Goat Cheese Phyllo Cigars – Thin phyllo dough is filled with goat cheese and herb filling, rolled into cigars, and baked until they are perfectly crispy. Served with a drizzle of honey. Goat cheese is a favorite of mine. I love it in a fresh salad or even baked inside a chicken breast. Baking it in phyllo has been an…
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Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cookie Bars

bars and brownies· Cookies· dessert· Easter· Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites· snacks
August 22, 2023

Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cookie Bars – Brown sugar cinnamon filing is placed between shortbread cookie layers. It all gets a yummy maple cinnamon icing to take these bars over the top I stubbled upon these Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cookie Bars on Instagram. I was flabbergasted at the originality in these bars but also seemed super simple to make. They seemed…
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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

Roasted Brussel Sprouts in a baking dish with melted butter and a spoon in it, shot from a side angle

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

a plate of pie crust chips with a bowl of Salted Caramel Apple Pie Dip on it and a jar of caramel behind it, shot from a side angle

Salted Caramel Apple Pie Dip with Pie Crust Chips

a slice of chocolate pecan pie on a plate with another plate of pie in the background, shot from a side angle

Chocolate Pecan Pie

close up of sliced loaf of chocolate cinnamon babka with the center exposed to see the beautiful swirl of chocolate

Chocolate Cinnamon Babka

zoomed in shot of Smashed Sweet Potatoes with cheese being shredded over them

Smashed Sweet Potatoes with Garlic Butter

autumn kale salad in a blue salad bowl

Autumn Kale Salad

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Goat Cheese & Honey Phyllo Triangles – Thin phyllo Goat Cheese & Honey Phyllo Triangles – Thin phyllo pastry is filled with goat cheese and honey, baked, and served with a honey syrup for dipping.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/goat-cheese-honey-phyllo-triangles/
Chocolate Berry Cups – Homemade dark chocolate cup Chocolate Berry Cups – Homemade dark chocolate cups are filled with fresh berries and topped with a drizzle of dark chocolate. A healthier way to get your chocolate fix any time of the year!

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/chocolate-berry-cups/
Strawberry Layer Cake – Homemade strawberry cake, Strawberry Layer Cake – Homemade strawberry cake, entirely from scratch, layered with strawberry cream cheese into a perfect 3-layer cake.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/strawberry-layer-cake/
Lemon Avocado Pasta Salad – Orzo pasta is tossed w Lemon Avocado Pasta Salad – Orzo pasta is tossed with fresh cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, basil, olive oil, and fresh lemon juice to make a light, yet satisfying side dish for any meal.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/lemon-avocado-pasta-salad/
Parmesan & Thyme Potatoes Au Gratin – Thinly slice Parmesan & Thyme Potatoes Au Gratin – Thinly sliced russet potatoes layered in a casserole dish with heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and fresh thyme. This dish is so simple to make but is super impressive for any occasion!

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/parmesan-thyme-potatoes-au-gratin/

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