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zoomed in shot of a piece of Vanilla Bean Cheesecake with a bite taken out of it with a plate of more cheesecake in the background, shot from the front

Vanilla Bean Cheesecake

cranberry lime mojitos with cranberries and slices of lime

Cranberry Lime Mojitos

puff pastry filled with chicken a la king

Chicken a la King

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Chocolate Cinnamon Babka

staged shot of pumpkin cinnamon crunch muffins with sprinkled pecans and pumpkins in the background, shot from a side angle

Pumpkin Cinnamon Crunch Muffins

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Churro Marshmallow Bites

candy· snacks
March 21, 2017

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CerealShakeup #CerealAnytime #CollectiveBias Churro Marshmallow Bites – A chewy, bite-sized snack made with Cinnamon PEBBLES™ and melted marshmallows, which are then formed into little round bites that are dipped in a cinnamon white chocolate coating. It’s the perfect snack for your afternoon cravings!…
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plates of Irish Cream Tres Leches

Irish Cream Tres Leches

cake· dessert
March 13, 2017

Irish Cream Tres Leches – A traditional tres leches cakes soaked with three milks (cream, condensed milk, evaporated milk) but now with an added kick from Bailey’s Irish Cream liqueur. This cake is perfect for your St. Patrick’s Day celebrations! Let the countdown to St. Patrick’s Day begin! Do you have plans for it this year? What kinds of ways…
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bowls of goat cheese stuffed sweet peppers

Goat Cheese Stuffed Sweet Peppers

appetizer· Easter
March 9, 2017

Goat Cheese Stuffed Sweet Peppers – Creamy goat cheese is mixed with fresh basil and garlic and then stuffed into a sweet peppadew pepper. The perfect appetizer for your next party! I realize that St. Patrick’s Day hasn’t even occurred yet but I can’t help but want to jump straight to Easter! When I think of Easter I think of…
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Mint Brownie Truffles

bars and brownies· candy· Holiday Favorites
March 6, 2017

Mint Brownie Truffles – Transform your pan of brownies into these amazing mint brownie truffles! Simply crumble cooked brownies, add melted mint chocolate, roll into balls, and then coat in melted chocolate. That’s all there is to it! And the colors are perfect for St. Patrick’s Day! It’s that time of year – Girl Scout Cookies are among us again….
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Peanut Butter S’mores Cookies

Cookies
March 2, 2017

Peanut Butter S’mores Cookies – A dense, chewy peanut butter cookie topped with a large marshmallow and drizzled with melted chocolate. It’s a fun, new way to get your s’mores fix! Happy March, everyone! Spring is within reach. Can you feel it?! I was just in Texas for work and it was in the 80s. Insanity! Yesterday also marks the…
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Easy Asiago Cheese Bread

bread· pizza & pasta
February 27, 2017

Easy Asiago Cheese Bread – This easy asiago cheese bread is made from store-bought pizza dough so it’s super simple to put together. Simply split dough in half, sprinkle freshly-shredded asiago cheese on top and bake for 15-20 minutes. That’s it! It’s the perfect accompaniment to your favorite pasta or soup.  I am writing today’s post as I wait in…
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casserole dish of Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

breakfast· breakfast casseroles· Easter· Holiday Favorites
February 23, 2017

Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole – A breakfast casserole that incorporates all of your favorite breakfast foods – eggs, bacon, sausage, cheese, and potatoes. This is sure to satisfy the whole family! Guys! Do you know what week this is? Well, it’s Oscars Week!! I am such a nerd for award shows and this is, by far, my most favorite….
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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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Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes

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Quinoa Harvest Salad

styled shot of of Salted Caramel Ice Cream in a glass dish with an ice cream scooper with sugar cones and a full ice cream cone next to it and a jar and spoon of caramel sauce

Salted Caramel Ice Cream

pumpkin cinnamon pull apart loaf with a center slice visable

Pumpkin Cinnamon Pull Apart Loaf

stacked maple walnut cookies on a red orange napkin and one cookie with a bite removed

Maple Walnut Cookies

a stack of three pumpkin oatmeal cream pies on cotton napkins with a platter behind it with more pies in the background, shot from the front

Pumpkin Oatmeal Cream Pies

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There was a rainy afternoon when I wandered into t There was a rainy afternoon when I wandered into the kitchen with nothing but a craving, and I ended up mixing melted chocolate, warm cinnamon, and muffin batter until something magical happened. 

That’s how these Cinnamon Chocolate Muffins came to life: rich chocolate, a whisper of cinnamon spice, and a crunchy cinnamon-sugar topping that makes every bite feel like comfort.

They remind me of cozy mornings, a cup of coffee, and the kind of treat you tell yourself you deserve.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/cinnamon-chocolate-muffins/
There’s something about the first cool morning o There’s something about the first cool morning of fall that just feels different. 🍂

You step outside, the air is crisp, the leaves have that faint earthy smell… and suddenly all you want is pumpkin spice, warm muffins, and cozy socks.

Mini Pumpkin Doughnut Muffins - They’re soft, cakey, perfectly spiced, and coated in buttery cinnamon sugar. It’s like a pumpkin doughnut met a muffin and decided to make your morning ten times better. 

The best part? They’re baked, not fried, which means you can totally justify having more than one. 

If you love fall baking, these muffins are a must-try. Whether you’re bringing them to a brunch, sharing them with family, or just sneaking one with your morning coffee, they’ll make your kitchen smell like pure happiness. 

Would you like me to send you the full recipe link directly here so you can save it for your next cozy baking day? 🍁 Just comment PUMPKIN below and I’ll send it straight to your DMs!

#minipumpkindoughnutmuffins #pumpkindessert #fallbaking #pumpkinmuffins #cinnamonsugar
There’s something about digging into a bowl of s There’s something about digging into a bowl of soup that reminds you of cozy evenings. The soft glow of the kitchen light, the aroma of buttery potatoes, cheese melting, and bacon crisping.

This loaded potato soup is all of that and more: tender chunks of potato, a rich creamy base, sharp cheddar, smoky bacon, green onions popping with flavor. It’s hearty comfort food at its finest.

It started on a night when I needed something substantial, something that felt like a hug in a bowl, and this soup answered the call.

Would you rather serve yours with an extra drizzle of melted cheese on top or let it sit so the flavors mingle?

comments “POTATO SOUP” and I'll send you a recipe.

#loadedpotatosoup #potatosouprecipes #comfortfood #soupseason #onepotmeals
There’s something about the moment you press pea There’s something about the moment you press peanut butter into soft chocolate dough. It’s like two flavors finally realizing they belong together.

I first experimented with chocolate + peanut butter cookies late one winter evening, trying to recreate that bakery magic I remembered from childhood. 

When the first batch came out warm, chewy, with that melt-in-your-mouth peanut butter swirl… I knew I had a new favorite.

These Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies are rich, indulgent, and downright comforting, perfect with a glass of milk or a cu#bakedtreats 

Comment COOKIES and I'll send you a link to the recipe. 

#chocolatepeanutbuttercookies #peanutbutterchocolate #homemadecookies #cookieoftheday #bakedtreats
Some of the best meals come from desperation—and Some of the best meals come from desperation—and this Chili Mac & Cheese was born on one of those nights. I had leftover chili and boxes of pasta, and I thought “why not combine them?”

What came out was something magical: creamy cheese sauce folding into hearty chili, elbow macaroni soaking up every bit of flavor, topped with melty cheese and baked to a golden crust. It’s comfort food squared.

This is my go-to when I want something filling, nostalgic, and totally satisfying.

Comment “MAC” and I'll send you a recipe.

#chilimacandcheese #comfortfood #onepotmeals #macandcheese #chilirecipe

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