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Gingerbread Biscotti on parchment paper

Gingerbread Biscotti

Black & White Bundt Cake

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Pumpkin Cinnamon Pull Apart Loaf

casserole dish of Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

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Potato Dinner Rolls

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Italian Herb Wings with Gorgonzola Dipping Sauce (+wine pairing)

appetizer· snacks· Tailgating Recipes
August 15, 2017

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and Charles Smith Wines. All opinions are mine alone. The following content is intended for readers who are 21 or older. #WAWineTime #CollectiveBias Italian Herb Wings with Gorgonzola Dipping Sauce – A flavorful recipe for wings that are baked, not fried! These wings are tossed in garlic, Parmesan cheese, and a…
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Grilled Bang Bang Shrimp Skewers with scallions sprinkled around them, shot from overhead

Grilled Bang Bang Shrimp Skewers

appetizer· seafood entrees· Summertime Favorites
August 10, 2017

Grilled Bang Bang Shrimp Skewers – Grilled shrimp skewers covered in a spicy, creamy, sweet chili sauce. Perfect for the summer barbecues! It’s grilling season! Who’s been grilling up a storm so far?! I have!! Grilling is my FAVORITE, especially because of the amazing charred grill marks that add so much flavor. Yummmm. Today’s recipe is brought to you by…
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Blackberry Lemon Vodka Punch in two glasses with ice and blackberries and slices of lemon on a cotton napkin, shot from a side angle

Blackberry Lemon Vodka Punch

drinks
August 7, 2017

Blackberry Lemon Vodka Punch – A refreshing spiked punch made with fresh lemon juice, muddled blackberries, and a homemade blackberry & thyme infused vodka. The perfect drink to enjoy any time of year! It’s time for another yummy drink recipe. And, as always, this one is perfect for serving a crowd. No need to go make drinks one at a time,…
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake Pops on a plate with mini chocolate chips sprinkled around, shot from overhead

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake Pops

cake· Cookies· Valentine's Day
August 3, 2017

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake Pop – The classic flavors of a chocolate chip cookies smashed into a mini cake pop. Made with a brown sugar frosting and chocolate chip cake, these moist cake pops are going to satisfy both kids and adults! Woah. That summer went by fast. Georgia has already gone back to school. What is with that?! Back in…
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Peach Riesling Sorbet

dessert· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites
July 31, 2017

Peach Riesling Sorbet – A refreshing peach sorbet with a boozy finish. Made with only 4 ingredients, this peach Riesling sorbet is going to be your new favorite way to enjoy a frozen treat this summer.  And here we are…the final day of #NationalIceCream month. Don’t be sad y’all – we’re going out with a bang! A boozy bang, to be exact….
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styled shot of The Ultimate Cookies & Cream Milkshake topped with whipped cream oreos and marshmallows and oreo crumbs

The Ultimate Cookies & Cream Milkshake

dessert· drinks· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites· Valentine's Day
July 27, 2017

The Ultimate Cookies & Cream Milkshake – Your classic cookies & cream milkshake is taken up a notch with the addition of decadent garnishes like marshmallows, brownies, and ice cream sandwiches! You’re never gonna wanna go back to the boring regular shake again! Cookies & cream has been an OBSESSION of mine since I can remember. I even named my childhood…
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zoomed in shot of a glass dish of Elvis Ice Cream Sundae sprinkled with bacon caramel sliced of bacon and a bowl of caramelize bananas

Elvis Ice Cream Sundae

dessert· ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· Summertime Favorites
July 24, 2017

Elvis Ice Cream Sundae – Elvis was known for his love of peanut butter, banana, and bacon sandwiches. This sundae takes all those flavors and incorporates them into a sundae perfect for dessert on a hot, summer day! Man, I cannot believe we’re already in the last week of National Ice Cream Month. Does this mean summer is almost over?!…
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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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Oatmeal Dinner Rolls

Pumpkin Tres Leches

slices of Pumpkin Banana Bread on a cotton napkin with walnuts sprinkled around and bananas in the background, shot from a side angle

Pumpkin Banana Bread

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Shortcut Apple Strudel

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Cup of Dirt Pudding

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Salted Caramel Apple Pie Parfaits

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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/
Easy Teriyaki Salmon – One of my go-to meals for w Easy Teriyaki Salmon – One of my go-to meals for weeknights. This salmon only needs 20 minutes to marinade and cooks in under 10!

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/easy-teriyaki-salmon/
Pistachio Loaf – Real pistachios are ground and ad Pistachio Loaf – Real pistachios are ground and added to olive oil, eggs, sugar, flour, and a hint of almond extract to make this gorgeous loaf that is great for dessert or afternoon tea.

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