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strawberry brioche bun on a gray table

Strawberry Brioche Buns

raspberry chocolate molten cake on a plate with bites removed to reveal the center

Raspberry Chocolate Molten Cakes

a plate with an Almond Croissant on it with a baking sheet of more croissants on it with almonds sprinkled around the table, shot from a side angle

Almond Croissants

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Chocolate Gingerbread Truffles

fingers holding a chocolate berry fritter with a wire rack with more fritters and mixed berries surrounding them, shot from a side angle

Chocolate Berry Fritters

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pineapple sorbet in a bowl with pieces of pineapple placed around it on a cloth napkin with a cutting board with cut pineapple on it, shot from a side angle

Pineapple Sorbet

dessert· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites
April 19, 2018

Pineapple Sorbet – Only three ingredients are required to make this refreshing pineapple sorbet at home! I know it’s only the beginning of Spring and most of you are still even getting some snow! But I can’t help but look ahead to the warm summer months and dream about the incredible weather, the endless barbecues, and tons of pool time….
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Homemade Grapefruit Soda in two glasses with a glass bottle of grapefruit syrup behind it and sliced grapefruit placed around the glasses, shot from the front

Homemade Grapefruit Soda

drinks· Easter· Summertime Favorites
April 16, 2018

Homemade Grapefruit Soda – Homemade grapefruit syrup is added to sparkling water and finished with crushed ice and a pink straw to make the perfect refreshing drink Drink recipes are some of my favorite ones to share with you guys soI am shocked that it’s been so long since I’ve shared one with you. The last one was a recipe…
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a plate of Beer Battered Corn Fritters with a dish of dipping sauce next to them on top of a napkin with three bottles of Modelo beer and a glass with beer in it and a bottle cap behind it, shot from a side angle

Beer Battered Corn Fritters

appetizer· snacks· Tailgating Recipes
April 12, 2018

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and Constellation Brands. All opinions are mine alone. The following content is intended for readers who are 21 or older. #CelebratorySips #CelebrateWithModelo #CollectiveBias Beer Battered Corn Fritters – Corn, green chiles, and cheddar cheese are tossed in a homemade Modelo Especial beer batter and fried into delicious little fritters. The older…
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a plate with a Banana Nut Cinnamon Roll on it with a fork next to it and a baking pan in the background, shot from a side angle

Banana Nut Cinnamon Rolls

breakfast· doughnuts and sweet rolls· Easter
April 9, 2018

Banana Nut Cinnamon Rolls – Fluffy homemade cinnamon rolls are filled with the perfect mixture of sliced bananas, brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped walnuts. It’s the breakfast treat you never knew you needed! No matter what I make for my husband, I can never seem to top my apple pie cinnamon rolls. If anyone ever asks what’s the best thing…
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a plate of Healthy Waldorf Salad with a bunch of grapes and a platter of waldorf salad in the background, shot from a side angle

Healthy Waldorf Salad

appetizer· Easter· salad· sides· snacks· Summertime Favorites
April 6, 2018

Healthy Waldorf Salad – This classic salad of apples, grapes, walnuts, and celery is given a healthy makeover with the substitution of mayo with Greek yogurt. Now that spring is here, I am craving tons of salads: pasta salad, fruit salad, broccoli salad – you name it! We had salads left over from Easter and, on more than one occasion,…
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styled shot of Pistachio Biscotti on a table with shelled pistachios sprinkled around, shot from a side angle

Pistachio Biscotti

Cookies· dessert· Easter· Holiday Favorites
April 3, 2018

Pistachio Biscotti – Chopped pistachios are baked into these Italian cookies that are perfect for dunking into your coffee or espresso. Welcome to a new month, everyone! You know what that means – it’s cookie time! And today we’re going international for our recipe. Have you had biscotti before? They’re Italian cookies that are baked twice and thus extra crunchy,…
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a plate of Slow Cooker Short Ribs with sprigs of thyme on top, shot from a side angle

Slow Cooker Short Ribs

beef entrees· Holiday Favorites· Valentine's Day
March 29, 2018

Slow Cooker Short Ribs – Beef short ribs are cooked in a slow cooker to help break down the meat and make it ultra-tender and juicy. Served with a rich red-wine gravy. I can’t believe I haven’t shared a slow cooker recipe with you guys yet! Granted, I don’t use my slow cooker regularly, but still…I use it enough to…
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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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plate of pecan sticky bun

Pecan Sticky Buns

two mugs of Cinnamon Maple Latte topped with whipped cream and sprinkled with pecans with dunkin donuts creamer and a stack of pumpkins on top of a cloth napkin, shot from a side angle

Cinnamon Maple Latte

three Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting on a platter with two cupcakes on a pedestal on top of cotton napkin with whole pecans sprinkled around, shot from a side angle

Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

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Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

apple cinnamon monkey bread with a chunk out of it and sliced apples in front, shot from a side angle

Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread

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Apple Pecan Farro Salad

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Football Cheeseball – A zesty mix of cream cheese, Football Cheeseball – A zesty mix of cream cheese, ranch seasoning, and diced veggies are shaped into a football and covered with cheddar cheese. Perfect for serving at your next tailgate!

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/football-cheeseball/
Chicken Caesar Wrap – Romaine lettuce is tossed wi Chicken Caesar Wrap – Romaine lettuce is tossed with homemade Caesar dressing, grilled chicken, Parmesan cheese, and croutons and then wrapped in a plain wrap.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/chicken-caesar-wrap/
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/

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