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Raspberries & Cream Profiteroles

bailey cheesecake brownie bites on a dessert plate with one missing a bite to expose the creamy center

Baileys Cheesecake Brownie Bites

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Strawberry White Chocolate Eclairs

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Cinnamon Roll Wreath

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Vanilla Bean Cheesecake

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a glass dish of lemon blueberry frozen yogurt with a sprig of mint on a cloth napkin with a bowl of blueberries and a whole lemon in the background, shot from a side angle

Lemon Blueberry Frozen Yogurt

ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites
July 22, 2019

Lemon Blueberry Frozen Yogurt – Homemade frozen yogurt with a hint of lemon and swirls of blueberry sauce Rarely has a frozen yogurt captured my attention. Frozen yogurt is what I would eat if I wanted ice cream’s healthier cousin. It is most often the choice I have to make, not the one I want to make. So you can…
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smores sundae in a glass pedestal dish on top of cloth napkin with a jar of marshmallow cream in the background, shot from a side angle

S’mores Sundae

ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites
July 15, 2019

S’mores Sundae – Vanilla ice cream is topped with all the making of classic s’mores – graham cracker pieces, hot fudge, and homemade marshmallow fluff.  National Ice Cream Month just wouldn’t be the same without a new sundae recipe. Sundaes were always my first choice at ice cream shops when I was a kid. I love the combination of flavors…
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a glass dish of fudge brownie ice cream on a cloth napkin with chunks of chocolate and a glass dish of fiudge brownie ice cream in the background, shot from a side angle

Fudge Brownie Ice Cream

dessert· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites
July 8, 2019

Fudge Brownie Ice Cream – Creamy dark chocolate ice cream is loaded with chewy fudge brownies and drizzles of hot fudge. This is the best ice cream you’ll ever have! It’s finally here…my first ever chocolate ice cream recipe! And this one was well worth the wait, people. But before we get to the recipe, why did it take so…
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three glasses of cantaloupe basil floats with skewers of cantaloupe and basil on them on top of a napkin with slices of cantaloupe on it, shot from a side angle

Cantaloupe Basil Float

drinks· Easter· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites
July 5, 2019

Cantaloupe Basil Float – Fresh cantaloupe is blended with basil, Riesling wine, and club soda and then poured over lemon sorbet Four days into July and I’ve already got two boozy frozen treats for you. How did you get so lucky?? Earlier this week, I kicked off National Ice Cream Month with this sangria sorbet. Now, I’ve got a new…
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two glasses of sangria sorbet with oranges and blueberries in the glass on top of a cloth napkin, shot from a side angle

Sangria Sorbet

drinks· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites
July 1, 2019

Sangria Sorbet – Red wine is mixed with juicy oranges, berries, and a little brandy and then frozen into a perfectly refreshing sorbet July is here and that means only one thing…it’s National Ice Cream Month! Well, I guess it’s also when we celebrate America’s Independence, so I guess it means two things. The good news is that today’s treat…
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a stack of blueberry crumb doughnuts on top of a wooden pedestal with two blueberries next to it, shot from the front

Blueberry Crumb Doughnuts

breakfast· doughnuts and sweet rolls· Easter
June 27, 2019

Blueberry Crumb Doughnuts – Fluffy baked doughnuts sprinkled with fresh blueberries and topped with a cinnamon sugar crumb topping Blueberry cake doughnuts are my weakness. If someone brings doughnuts into the office and the box has a blueberry cake doughnut in it, I’m throwing all diet plans out the window. Hear that blueberry doughnuts? You win! I decided to take…
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Almond Butter Chocolate Tarts on a platter with a spoon of almond butter on it, shot from a side angle

Almond Butter Chocolate Tarts

dessert· Holiday Favorites· pie· Valentine's Day
June 24, 2019

Almond Butter Chocolate Tarts – Smooth almond butter is combined with cream cheese and whipped cream and filled into chocolate cookie crusts and topped with chocolate drizzle and almond bark pieces to make for a perfect little treat Almond butter is a newfound love of mine. I love the similar texture it has to peanut butter but its more subtle…
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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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Quinoa Harvest Salad

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Apple Pecan Farro Salad

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Spiced Carrots with Whipped Feta

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Pumpkin Challah Bread

Cinnamon Latte Whoopie Pies

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Cinnamon Maple Latte

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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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