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a bowl of Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Bread Pudding topped with ice cream with a casserole dish with bread pudding and two pumpkins stacked on top of each other in the background, shot from a side angle

Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Bread Pudding

Black & White Bundt Cake

overhead shot of slices of pear coffee cake

Pear Coffee Cake

stacked and spread out butter pecan macarons with crushed pecans spread around them, shot from a side angle

Butter Pecan Macarons

cranberry lime mojitos with cranberries and slices of lime

Cranberry Lime Mojitos

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two glasses of palomas with ice cubes in it a slice of lime and a slice of grapefruit, shot from a side angle

Palomas

drinks· Summertime Favorites
May 2, 2019

Palomas – A refreshing, Mexican drink made with red grapefruit, lime juice, tequila, and a splash of grapefruit sparkling water.  Two new cocktail recipes in one week?! How did you get so lucky?? Last week, I shared this strawberry basil vodka punch recipe to help ring in summer right. With Cinco de Mayo coming up this weekend, I thought it…
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two bowls of goat cheese sweet corn grits with a spoon in it on a cotton napkin with corn cobs next to it, shot from overhead

Goat Cheese & Sweet Corn Grits

Easter· Holiday Favorites· sides
April 29, 2019

Goat Cheese & Sweet Corn Grits – Creamy sweet corn grits get even creamier with a few dollops of smooth goat cheese Summer is nearing and that means so much: no more winter coats, spending lots of time at the pool, and my favorite produce comes into season. One of those foods is corn. Haven’t you noticed that fresh corn…
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glasses of strawberry basil vodka punch on top of a cloth napkin with strawberries and a sliced lemon next to them, shot from a side angle

Strawberry Basil Vodka Punch

drinks· Summertime Favorites
April 25, 2019

Strawberry Basil Vodka Punch – Fresh strawberries and basil leaves are muddled with lemon juice and sugar and then added to infused vodka and sparkling wine to make for a wonderfully refreshing party drink It’s been a long long time since I’ve shared a new cocktail recipe but finally the day has come! You all waited through 9 months of…
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styled shot of lemon raspberry parfaits on a cloth napkin with a spoon next to it and half a lemon and raspberries in the background, shot from a side angle

Lemon Raspberry Parfaits

dessert· Easter· Summertime Favorites· Valentine's Day
April 22, 2019

Lemon Raspberry Parfaits – These adorable parfaits are layered with Biscoff cookies, lemon marscapone mousse, and fresh raspberries to make for a cute little spring or summer treat! I hope you all had a lovely Easter filled with love, great weather, and incredible food. Here in Atlanta, we had exactly that! You couldn’t ask for nicer weather, with highs in…
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a plate of BLT benedicts on a cloth napkin with half a lemon in the background, shot from a side angle

BLT Benedict

breakfast· Easter· Holiday Favorites
April 18, 2019

BLT Benedict – Crusty sourdough bread is topped with crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, poached eggs, and fresh basil hollandaise to spice up this classic brunch dish Eggs, eggs, I’m all about eggs this spring! It started with these bacon and blue cheese deviled eggs and then came this avocado egg salad sandwich. And now I’ve got another classic egg dish…
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a cookie being dipped into a dish of banana cream pie dip with two bananas and a bowl of cookies in the background, shot from a side angle

Banana Cream Pie Dip

dessert· dips· Easter· pie
April 15, 2019

Banana Cream Pie Dip – Creamy, dreamy banana cream pie filling served with vanilla wafers to scoop up into a perfect bite The countdown to Easter is on! What are you plans for the weekend? Are you hosting a brunch, going out to eat, or taking it easy? Whatever your plans are, I sure hope they include some yummy treats!…
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a plate of stacked blueberry biscuits on a plate with blueberries on it with a baking sheet of more biscuits in the background, shot from a side angle

Blueberry Biscuits

biscuits· breakfast· doughnuts and sweet rolls· Easter· Summertime Favorites
April 8, 2019

Blueberry Biscuits – Buttermilk biscuits are loaded with blueberries and finished with sweet icing over the top Just when you thought lemon treats were starting to take over, I’ve got a blueberry treat here to bring it all back to my first love – berries! Each year when Spring comes around, you can almost guarantee that I’ll have some berry recipes…
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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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Apple Pecan Farro Salad

styled shot of of Salted Caramel Ice Cream in a glass dish with an ice cream scooper with sugar cones and a full ice cream cone next to it and a jar and spoon of caramel sauce

Salted Caramel Ice Cream

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

zoomed in shot of chocolate snickerdoodles on parchment paper with a spoon in front, shot from a side angle

Chocolate Snickerdoodles

a trio of gingerbread souffles on a serving platter

Gingerbread Soufflé

sweet potato biscuits on parchment paper with butter to the side and a cast iron pan of more biscuits in it, shot from a side angle

Sweet Potato Biscuits

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Creamy Poblano Enchiladas – tortillas stuffed wi Creamy Poblano Enchiladas – tortillas stuffed with shredded chicken, covered in a creamy poblano sauce and cheese, then baked until creamy perfection! 

I'm more of a green enchiladas fan than red, you guys! While this sauce isn't traditional green enchilada sauce, it's got similar flavor notes! Plus, with the added milk, it's super creamy and decadent! 

The secret? A roux makes the sauce ultra creamy without needing tons of heavy cream!

Pro tip: Don't skip the lime juice! It's KEY to balancing out the flavors – this is NOT an optional ingredient!

Perfect for Cinco de Mayo, dinner parties, family dinners, or anytime you want creamy enchiladas! 🎉

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Beef Empanadas – flaky pie dough filled with cum Beef Empanadas – flaky pie dough filled with cumin-spiced beef and tomato mixture!

These are perfect for Cinco de Mayo, you guys! Small party-perfect size (makes about 20!) with super flavorful filling that's NOT spicy – everyone will love them! 😍

Made with my classic pie dough for the flakiest crust, then filled with seasoned beef, onions, and tomatoes!

Pro tip: Make sure to chill the dough before rolling it out – this lets it rest and firm up so it gets nice and flaky while baking!

Perfect for Cinco de Mayo parties, game day, meal prep, or anytime you want delicious hand-held snacks!

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Apple Pie Sundae – cinnamon crumble ice cream to Apple Pie Sundae – cinnamon crumble ice cream topped with caramelized cinnamon apples, pie crust chips, and caramel sauce to make a fun way to eat your favorite pie! 

You guys, this is apple pie DECONSTRUCTED! All the flavors you love but in sundae form! 

I was inspired by a restaurant dessert but knew I could take it up a few notches! I added crispy pie crust chips and caramel sauce (because apples + caramel = perfection!), and the result is INCREDIBLE!

Pro tip: Use a cast-iron skillet to caramelize the apples – it gives them better color and flavor than a non-stick pan! And cook them just 8-10 minutes so they still have bite and aren't mushy!

Perfect for National Ice Cream Month, summer treats, fall desserts, or anytime you want apple pie without baking a whole pie! 🥧

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Chocolate Cream Pie – flaky pie crust baked to p Chocolate Cream Pie – flaky pie crust baked to perfection, filled with chocolate pudding, and topped with fresh whipped cream that won't wilt!

This is THE pie to make if you're trying to switch up your holiday traditions, you guys! Sometimes you need a break from pumpkin pie and pecan pie!

The genius secret? Unflavored gelatin in the whipped cream makes it stable so it won't wilt or melt – you can make this ahead!

Pro tip: Add the hot milk to the eggs VERY slowly or the eggs will scramble and the pudding will get lumpy!

Perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, or anytime you want chocolate cream perfection! 

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Banana Bread Granola – oats tossed with pecans, Banana Bread Granola – oats tossed with pecans, walnuts, banana puree, honey, and cinnamon to make a crunchy snack that tastes (and smells!) just like banana bread! 🍌

I never thought homemade granola would be worth the effort, you guys! But the effort is minimal and the end result is SO worth it! 

My favorite part? The SMELL! When it bakes, the banana and cinnamon create an aroma almost exactly like baking banana bread – it's intoxicating!

Pro tip: You MUST use super ripe bananas for this recipe – they have more sugar so you don't need tons of honey!

Perfect for breakfast bowls, yogurt topping, snacking, or anytime you want banana bread in granola form! 

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