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brooklyn blackout cupcakes

Brooklyn Blackout Cupcakes

a hand holding a cinnamon roll doughnut showing off the glazed topping

Cinnamon Roll Doughnuts

a casserole dish of Berries & Cream Stuffed French Toast Casserole on top of a cloth napkin with a bowl of mixed berries next to it, shot from overhead

Berries & Cream Stuffed French Toast Casserole

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Roasted Strawberry Bundt Cake

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

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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

cake· Fall Flavors
November 20, 2017

Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting – Super moist and perfectly spiced sweet potato cupcakes are topped with the creamiest cinnamon cream cheese frosting. Move over, pumpkin – there’s a new spiced cupcake in town! Guys. Pumpkin is taking over my life! Last week, I made an insane amount of pumpkin treats, including these cookies and these doughnut…
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Peach & Goat Cheese Crostini on a platter topped with basil and balsamic vinaigrette, shot from a side angle

Peach & Goat Cheese Crostini (+wine pairing)

appetizer· Holiday Favorites· Summertime Favorites· Valentine's Day
November 13, 2017

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. The following content is intended for readers who are 21 or older. #Chardonnation #NotableHoliday #CollectiveBias Peach & Goat Cheese Crostini – Slices of crusty, toasted baguette are rubbed with garlic, topped with whipped goat cheese and sliced peaches, and finished with basil and…
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two copper mugs with Pomegranate Rosemary Moscow Mule with thyme sprigs in them and on a table with cloth napkins and a bottle of Schweppes in the background, shot from a side angle

Pomegranate Rosemary Moscow Mule

drinks· Holiday Favorites
November 11, 2017

This post has been sponsored by Schweppes ®. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Pomegranate Rosemary Moscow Mule – A festive twist on the classic Moscow Mule, made with bruised rosemary, pomegranate juice and Schweppes ® Ginger Ale Ahh the moscow mule… it’s the trendy drink of my generation. You can’t go anywhere without seeing it on a menu and…
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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

dessert· Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites
November 9, 2017

This post has been sponsored by High Road Ice Cream. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Bread Pudding – Cubed chunks of french bread soaked in a pumpkin custard, dusted with cinnamon sugar, and baked. Served with stellar Vanilla Fleur de Sel ice cream from High Road Ice Cream Thanksgiving is getting closer and closer each day. Are you just…
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styled shot of Sweet Yeast Rolls on a plate with a bowl of Whipped Pumpkin Butter and a basket of rolls and a pumpkin in the background, shot from a side angle

Sweet Yeast Rolls with Whipped Pumpkin Butter

appetizer· bread· Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites
November 6, 2017

Sweet Yeast Rolls with Whipped Pumpkin Butter – The fluffiest yeast rolls you’ve ever had with a hint of sweetness and served with homemade whipped pumpkin butter, perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and all your holiday dinners.  Bread. My first true love. Is there anything better than bread fresh from the oven? Super chewy and fluffy at the same time. I’ve…
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a stack of Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies and individual cookies on a sheet pan with chocolate chips around them and a stack of pumpkins in the background, shot from a side angle

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cookies· Fall Flavors
November 2, 2017

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies – Soft and fluffy pumpkin cookies sprinkled with chocolate chips and perfectly spiced with cinnamon Happy November!!! Who else is shocked that we’re here right now?? This year flewwwww by. It felt like just yesterday I was making these cookie bites on New Year’s Eve. And now, we’re in the month of Thanksgiving! Slow down, time! As…
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two stacked Cinnamon Chocolate Muffins and one muffin cut in half next to it and a pan of cinnamon chocolate muffins, shot from a side angle

Cinnamon Chocolate Muffins

breakfast· Fall Flavors· Holiday Favorites· muffins· Valentine's Day
October 30, 2017

Cinnamon Chocolate Muffins – Chewy triple chocolate muffins are spiced with cinnamon and topped with cinnamon sugar for the perfect touch of crunch Prepare to say goodbye to your Monday blues cause I’ve got just the cure….chocolate! But it’s not just chocolate – it’s chocolate with some spice. Cinnamon, to be exact. It’s been more than a month since I…
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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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shortcut apple strudel on a marble serving platter cut down the middle to expose the apple center with vanilla ice cream on top and a fork in the foreground

Shortcut Apple Strudel

oatmeal rolls sitting on a baking sheet

Oatmeal Dinner Rolls

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

closeup of mini pumpkin doughnut muffins with one with a bite out of it

Mini Pumpkin Doughnut Muffins

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

Chocolate Cinnamon Babka

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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Funfetti Sugar Cookies – soft inside with crunch Funfetti Sugar Cookies – soft inside with crunchy edges, rolled in colorful sprinkles and flavored with a hint of almond extract! 🌈🍪

I was never a sugar cookie person until I discovered the magic of SPRINKLES! These cookies taste just like funfetti cake but in cookie form. They're made with butter AND cream cheese for the softest texture ever! 

The secret? Food processor method with cold butter = NO CHILLING REQUIRED! You can make these and bake them immediately!

Pro tip: Use "ice cream sprinkles" (jimmies) instead of those little ball sprinkles – way better texture!

Perfect for birthday parties, celebrations, after-school snacks, or anytime you need a pop of color and happiness! 🎉

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Nutella Pull-Apart Muffins – homemade yeast doug Nutella Pull-Apart Muffins – homemade yeast dough layered with Nutella and baked into individual pull-apart muffins with a cinnamon glaze! 

Nutella and I are becoming GOOD friends, you guys! These pull-apart muffins are inspired by chocolate babka but way more fun to eat. Each muffin has 4 layers of dough stacked with Nutella in between – when you pull them apart, it's pure HEAVEN! 

The soft, fluffy yeast dough + creamy Nutella + sweet cinnamon glaze = the most impressive breakfast treat ever!

Pro tip: Microwave the Nutella for 15 seconds before spreading – it makes it SO much easier to work with!

Perfect for weekend brunch, special occasions, or anytime you want to impress! Fair warning: your hands WILL get covered in Nutella, but it's totally worth it! 

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Chinese BBQ Pork Tenderloin – marinated in a swe Chinese BBQ Pork Tenderloin – marinated in a sweet hoisin sauce, then roasted and broiled to sticky, glazed perfection!

Pork tenderloin is one of my favorite proteins, you guys! It's tender like filet mignon, lean like chicken, and SO affordable. This Chinese BBQ version is absolutely INCREDIBLE! Sweet, beautifully spiced, and that glaze? AMAZING!

The secret? A 4-8 hour marinade that makes the pork extra tender and deeply flavored. Then we roast + broil for that sticky, caramelized exterior!

Pro tip: Use a broil-safe pan and watch it closely under the broiler – it can char FAST!

Perfect over rice with pickled cucumbers or stuffed inside homemade bao buns! Asian takeout at home has never been easier! 

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Creamy Skillet Corn Dip – fresh corn mixed with Creamy Skillet Corn Dip – fresh corn mixed with jalapeños, cream cheese, sour cream, and melty Monterrey Jack cheese! 🌽🧀

This is THE ultimate party dip, you guys! Sweet fresh corn + hint of spice + THREE creamy cheeses = pure heaven! Plus you cook AND serve it in the same skillet. Talk about a dream come true! 

The secret? FRESH corn kernels! They have a bite and sweetness you just don't get from canned or frozen. Trust me on this one!

Pro tip: Mix everything in a separate bowl first – way easier than trying to stir in the hot skillet!

Perfect for game day, summer BBQs, taco night, or honestly anytime you need a crowd-pleasing dip! 

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Authentic Spanish Ham & Cheese Croquettes (Croquet Authentic Spanish Ham & Cheese Croquettes (Croquetas) – crispy fried dumplings with prosciutto, Manchego cheese, and a creamy bechamel base!

These are the ultimate party appetizer and taste exactly like what you'd get at a tapas bar in Madrid! Crispy golden exterior meets gooey, cheesy center. That cheese pull is UNREAL!

Perfect for tapas night, game day, or any party. Frying tips included so don't be scared – just heat your oil for 10+ minutes and don't overcrowd the pan!

Pro tip: Chill the dough for 2+ hours before frying or it'll fall apart!

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