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Chocolate Snickerdoodles

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Pumpkin Cheesecake Macarons

The Best Waffles

Almond Butter Chocolate Tarts on a platter with a spoon of almond butter on it, shot from a side angle

Almond Butter Chocolate Tarts

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Classic Tiramisu

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Texas Sheet Cake

cake· dessert· Holiday Favorites· Valentine's Day
May 19, 2023

Texas Sheet Cake – A thin, chocolate sheet cake with a layer of chocolate icing on top. The ratio of cake to icing is perfection! Chocolate cake has been hit or miss for me. Either it’s dry or bland or not chocolatey enough. There are a handful of chocolate cakes that I’ve loved in my life, and most have been…
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Cheeseburger Egg Rolls

appetizer· beef entrees· snacks· Tailgating Recipes
May 15, 2023

Cheeseburger Egg Rolls – Ground beef is flavored with mustard and a little Worcestershire and then stuffed into a wonton wrapped with a couple pickle slices and American cheese. The egg rolls are fried until perfectly crispy and served with burger sauce. Frying foods is not always my favorite thing to do. So when I decide to, it’s got to…
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Loaded French Fries

appetizer· snacks· Tailgating Recipes
May 8, 2023

Loaded French Fries – French fries are topped with caramelized onions, American cheese, and a homemade burger sauce. The best loaded fries you’ve ever had! Today’s recipe is a simple one – Loaded French Fries! Who doesn’t love a plate full of fries, topped with cheese, onions, and a flavorful sauce?! And what’s even better – the most work you’ll…
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Creamy Poblano Enchiladas

chicken entrees
May 5, 2023

Creamy Poblano Enchiladas – Tortillas are stuffed with shredded chicken, covered in a creamy poblano sauce and cheese, and baked until creamy perfection Happy Cinco de Mayo! Today, I have these yummy Creamy Poblano Enchiladas recipe to celebrate. I am more of a fan of green enchiladas than red enchiladas. While the sauce isn’t a traditional green enchiladas sauce, it’s…
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Beef Empanadas

appetizer· beef entrees· snacks· Tailgating Recipes
May 2, 2023

Beef Empanadas – These beef empanadas are made with my classic pie dough and filled with a beef and tomato mixture. Cinco de Mayo is this week! Are you celebrating at home or going out? If you decide to stay in, these Beef Empanadas are a fun treat to serve at a party or to the family. They are small…
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Rice Cooker Spanish Rice

sides
April 28, 2023

Rice Cooker Spanish Rice – Jasmine rice is cooked with chicken broth, onions, tomatoes, and spices to make it super flavorful, but also easy to do! Just throw the ingredients in a rice cooker and watch it all come together! Making rice in a rice cooker if my favorite method. I always seem to burn rice when made on the…
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Skillet Naan Bread

appetizer· bread
April 23, 2023

Skillet Naan Bread – Yeast dough made with yogurt is proved and then cooked on a iron skillet to make for a delicious, easy version of the classic Indian flatbread. Indian flatbread, or naan, is one of my favorite breads of all time. I would eat my weight in naan with every Indian meal but never thought I could make…
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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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Pear Coffee Cake

a slice of peach upside down cake on a white plate with the rest of the cake in the background

Peach Upside-down Cake

oatmeal rolls sitting on a baking sheet

Oatmeal Dinner Rolls

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Apple Pie Sundae

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Banana Bread Doughnuts

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Maple Walnut Cookies

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Goat Cheese & Honey Phyllo Triangles – Thin phyllo Goat Cheese & Honey Phyllo Triangles – Thin phyllo pastry is filled with goat cheese and honey, baked, and served with a honey syrup for dipping.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/goat-cheese-honey-phyllo-triangles/
Chocolate Berry Cups – Homemade dark chocolate cup Chocolate Berry Cups – Homemade dark chocolate cups are filled with fresh berries and topped with a drizzle of dark chocolate. A healthier way to get your chocolate fix any time of the year!

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/chocolate-berry-cups/
Strawberry Layer Cake – Homemade strawberry cake, Strawberry Layer Cake – Homemade strawberry cake, entirely from scratch, layered with strawberry cream cheese into a perfect 3-layer cake.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/strawberry-layer-cake/
Lemon Avocado Pasta Salad – Orzo pasta is tossed w Lemon Avocado Pasta Salad – Orzo pasta is tossed with fresh cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, basil, olive oil, and fresh lemon juice to make a light, yet satisfying side dish for any meal.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/lemon-avocado-pasta-salad/
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/

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