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Churro Waffles

Pecan Pie Brownies

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Greek Lemon Potatoes

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Pecan Sticky Buns

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Split Buns with Cream and Jam

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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

drinks· Fall Flavors
October 3, 2017

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #DunkinCreamers #CollectiveBias Cinnamon Maple Latte – Strong home-brewed coffee is mixed with a sprinkle of cinnamon, real maple syrup, Dunkin’ Donuts® Extra Extra Creamer, and then topped with whipped cream and roasted pecans. Just call this fall in a cup! Fall is here!!!!! Was…
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zoomed in shot of Chorizo & Queso Tostones sprinkled with herbs, shot from a side angle

Chorizo & Queso Tostones

appetizer· snacks· Tailgating Recipes
September 29, 2017

This post has been sponsored by The Kroger Co. Family of Stores in celebration of #HispanicHeritageMonth. As always, all opinions are my own. Chorizo & Queso Tostones – Crispy fried plantains are topped with mayoketchup, crumbled chorizo, and queso fresco to make for an incredible appetizer or tailgate food Alright guys, we’re in Week 3 of Hispanic Heritage month and I’ve got…
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two Tropical Red Bull Margaritas with a skewer with a slice of lime a cherry and a slice of pineapple, shot from a side angle

Tropical Red Bull Margaritas

drinks· Summertime Favorites
September 27, 2017

This post has been sponsored by The Kroger Co. Family of Stores in celebration of #HispanicHeritageMonth. As always, all opinions are my own. Tropical Red Bull Margaritas – A blend of pineapple, mango, and guava juices is combined with your typical margarita ingredients plus a boost from Red Bull Energy Drink to make these incredible Tropical Red Bull Margaritas.  Before we…
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two glasses of Electric Orange Pisco Sour with cans of red bull in the background and ice places around the glasses, shot from the front

Electric Orange Pisco Sour

drinks
September 22, 2017

Electric Orange Pisco Sour – The traditional Peruvian drink is given a modern makeover with the addition of Red Bull Energy Drink and fresh orange juice Hispanic Heritage Month is in full swing, people! How have you been celebrating? Did you get a chance to make my killer Mexican Street Corn Chicken Salad yet? As I said last week, I’m celebrating Hispanic…
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zoomed in shot of a slice of snickers cheesecake on a plate with cut up snickers candy bars and a plate of cheesecake in the background and packaged snickers, shot from a side angle

Snickers Cheesecake

cake· dessert
September 18, 2017

Snickers Cheesecake – An incredibly creamy cheesecake loaded with chopped Snickers bars and topped with rich chocolate ganache. It’s the best way to use up leftover candy from Halloween, Valentine’s Day, or Easter! In July, for my one-year anniversary, I reached out to you guys for recipes that you want to see in year two. You guys had some incredible ideas,…
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Mexican Street Corn Chicken Salad in between two pieces of bread on a plate with a slice of lime with a bowl of chicken salad with a spoon in the background, shot from the front

Mexican Street Corn Chicken Salad

chicken entrees· sandwiches & wraps
September 15, 2017

This post has been sponsored by The Kroger Co. Family of Stores in celebration of #HispanicHeritageMonth. As always, all opinions are my own. Mexican Street Corn Chicken Salad – All the flavors of Mexican Street Corn are mixed with chopped chicken breast and Greek yogurt to make a flavorful chicken salad that can be eaten as a sandwich or by itself. Today…
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a hand dipping a nacho into a cast iron pan of Cowboy Queso with cans of dr pepper and mugs with dr pepper in them with ice and a straw and a 2 liter of dr pepper in the background, shot from a side angle

Cowboy Queso

appetizer· dips· snacks· Tailgating Recipes
September 11, 2017

This post has been sponsored by Dr Pepper® and Johnsonville®. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Cowboy Queso – A chunky queso dip with chopped green chiles, roasted tomatoes, ground sausage, and sliced smoked cheddar sausage. The best dip to feed a hungry crowd during a tailgate. Perfectly pairs with ice-cold Dr Pepper! Football season is in full swing,…
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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

Candied Pecans

a bowl of Butterscotch Vanilla Bean Sauce with a spoon in it and a bowl of brown sugar with a spoon in it on a cloth napkin, shot from a side angle

Butterscotch Vanilla Bean Sauce

a slice of apple cinnamon stuffed french toast on a plate with powdered sugae

Apple Cinnamon Stuffed French Toast

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

Apple Pie Cake

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Sweet Potato Cornbread

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Fried Goat Cheese Balls – Soft goat cheese is roll Fried Goat Cheese Balls – Soft goat cheese is rolled in panko breadcrumbs, fried until golden brown, and served with a drizzle of honey to make the best little appetizer for any occasion

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/fried-goat-cheese-balls/?
Raspberry Lime Macaron Sandwich – Large, pink maca Raspberry Lime Macaron Sandwich – Large, pink macaron shells are filled with fresh lime curd and whole raspberries and sandwiched together for a snack fit for a queen.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/raspberry-lime-macaron-sandwich/
Chicken Gyro Bowls – Mixed greens are topped with Chicken Gyro Bowls – Mixed greens are topped with Greek chicken, chickpeas, tomato cucumber salad, feta cheese, and a homemade tzatziki sauce. 

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/chicken-gyro-bowls/
Orange Chicken – Chicken is fried in tempura batte Orange Chicken – Chicken is fried in tempura batter and then tossed in a homemade sticky orange sauce to make for a yummy Chinese dish

RECIPE: https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/orange-chicken/
Roasted Garlic Mushrooms – Cremini mushrooms are l Roasted Garlic Mushrooms – Cremini mushrooms are loaded with garlic, olive oil, and butter, roasted until cooked through, and finished off with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh parsley

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