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Cherry Almond Soufflé

a plate of Slow Cooker Short Ribs with sprigs of thyme on top, shot from a side angle

Slow Cooker Short Ribs

Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

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

styled shot of Pistachio Biscotti on a table with shelled pistachios sprinkled around, shot from a side angle

Pistachio Biscotti

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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 stacked together on a serving platter

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!

fall flavors

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

plate of Pumpkin Cheesecake Macarons with a gourd in the background, shot from the front

Pumpkin Cheesecake Macarons

pumpkin challah bread sliced with a knife

Pumpkin Challah Bread

close up of potato dinner rolls on a wooden round serving platter

Potato Dinner Rolls

a stack of three Apple Cider Crumb Doughnuts on a cloth napkin with more doughnuts around them, shot from the front

Apple Cider Crumb Doughnuts

two copper mugs filled with holiday mule drinks and a pitcher in the background

Holiday Mule

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Raspberry Almond Muffins – Yummy breakfast muffins Raspberry Almond Muffins – Yummy breakfast muffins made with all-purpose flour and almond flour and loaded with fresh raspberries.

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Mini Pesto Grilled Cheese – Fresh basil pesto and Mini Pesto Grilled Cheese – Fresh basil pesto and sliced provolone cheese are sandwiched into a crusty baguette and grilled to perfection to make the best appetizer for any event. Don’t forget to serve with homemade garlic butter tomato sauce for dunking!

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/mini-pesto-grilled-cheese/
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/

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