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White Chocolate Cream Puffs

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Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Snowballs

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

Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread

The Best Waffles

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Cranberry Cookies with White Chocolate Drizzle

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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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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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Chicken and Dumplings

Roasted Brussel Sprouts in a baking dish with melted butter and a spoon in it, shot from a side angle

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette

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Holiday Mule

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Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

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Smashed Sweet Potatoes with Garlic Butter

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Parmesan & Thyme Potatoes Au Gratin

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Parmesan & Thyme Potatoes Au Gratin – Thinly slice Parmesan & Thyme Potatoes Au Gratin – Thinly sliced russet potatoes layered in a casserole dish with heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and fresh thyme. This dish is so simple to make but is super impressive for any occasion!

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/parmesan-thyme-potatoes-au-gratin/
No-Knead Harvest Wheat Bread – This chewy, rustic No-Knead Harvest Wheat Bread – This chewy, rustic bread is speckled with golden raisins, dried cranberries, and walnuts and is super easy to make with this no-knead recipe.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/no-knead-harvest-wheat-bread
Healthy Parmesan Crusted Chicken – Chicken fillets Healthy Parmesan Crusted Chicken – Chicken fillets covered in Parmesan cheese and seasoned panko bread crumbs and baked until perfectly crispy. No frying required!
Salted Caramel Apple Pie Dip with Pie Crust Chips Salted Caramel Apple Pie Dip with Pie Crust Chips – Decadent homemade apple pie filling is combined with gooey salted caramel sauce and served with crispy cinnamon sugar pie crust chips

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/salted-caramel-apple-pie-dip-pie-crust-chips/
Sage & Browned Butter Hasselback Sweet Potatoes – Sage & Browned Butter Hasselback Sweet Potatoes – Sweet potatoes sliced “hasselback-style”, baked to perfection, and finished off with a sage & browned butter sauce to make for the best side dish in any meal

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/sage-browned-butter-hasselback-sweet-potatoes/

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