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Monster Cookies

two copper mugs with Pomegranate Rosemary Moscow Mule with thyme sprigs in them and on a table with cloth napkins and a bottle of Schweppes in the background, shot from a side angle

Pomegranate Rosemary Moscow Mule

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Pumpkin Cinnamon Crunch Muffins

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Pumpkin Oatmeal Cream Pies

mallorca sweet buns on a wire rack over a sheet pan

Mallorca Sweet Bread

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Pasta e Fagioli Soup

soup
February 20, 2017

Pasta e Fagioli Soup – A classic Italian soup that is made with a tomato broth, ground beef, pasta, and packed-full of veggies and beans. All of these ingredients transform this into an irresistible dish that is so comforting and warms the heart. And stomach! Even better than the Olive Garden version. This winter has felt unusually warm here in…
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Strawberry Coulis being drizzled over a slice of Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Cream Cheese Pound Cake with Strawberry Coulis

cake· Easter· Summertime Favorites· Valentine's Day
February 16, 2017

Cream Cheese Pound Cake with Strawberry Coulis – Think you know pound cake?! Well, you haven’t lived until you’ve tried one with cream cheese in the batter. It’s super dense and creamy at the same time. The addition of the strawberry coulis adds a freshness and sweetness that you can only get from fresh fruit. Simply perfection. Happy Thursday, everyone!…
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Red Velvet Skillet Cookie in a cast iron pan with vanilla ice cream on top

Red Velvet Skillet Cookie

Cookies· Valentine's Day
February 13, 2017

Red Velvet Skillet Cookie – A warm red velvet cookie with an ooey gooey center and chocolate chips mixed throughout. Once you try a bite of this dessert, you won’t want to share! 1 more day until Valentine’s Day! What do you have planned?! Girl’s Night? Dinner with your love? Or even dinner with the kids? My husband and I…
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a slice of The Ultimate Brownie Sundae pie on a plate with a bite taken out of it

The Ultimate Brownie Sundae Pie

ice cream· National Ice Cream Month· pie· Summertime Favorites
February 9, 2017

The Ultimate Brownie Sundae Pie – This brownie sundae pie is oh so decadent but worth every bite! Made with a brownie bottom, topped with Oreos, your favorite ice cream, hot fudge, whipped cream and a cherry. You’re gonna want this pie for your next birthday! Happy Birthday to Me!! Well, it’s not until Saturday but I’ve been calling this…
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Cajun Chicken Pasta

chicken entrees· pizza & pasta· Valentine's Day
February 7, 2017

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #WonderfulYourWay #CollectiveBias Cajun Chicken Pasta – Spicy Cajun chicken tossed in yummy Barilla penne pasta with a homemade Parmesan cream sauce. Such a perfect dish for date night! A few months ago, my husband suggested that we set aside two Fridays a month…
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Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies on a baking sheet with sprinkles on top

Soft, Frosted Sugar Cookies

Cookies· Easter· Holiday Favorites· Valentine's Day
February 2, 2017

Soft, Frosted Sugar Cookies – These soft, frosted sugar cookies taste identical to the ones you love to buy at the grocery store bakery. They are so fun to make at home and have none of the preservatives that you get in the store-bought version. Happy February! And so begins the month of sweets, romance, chocolate, strawberry, and champagne. So…
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bowls of Chocolate Raspberry Mousse with raspberries and a spoon with a bite of mousse on it

Chocolate Raspberry Mousse

dessert· Valentine's Day
January 30, 2017

Chocolate Raspberry Mousse – Chocolate raspberry mousse is a super easy treat to put together and will satisfy any sweet tooth. Made with whipped cream, melted dark chocolate, and raspberry puree. Perfect for dinner parties or romantic dinners for two. Chocolate and raspberry. There just isn’t another combination like it. Chocolate and strawberry is super close, but there’s just something about…
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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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Apple Cinnamon Charlotte

Cinnamon Latte Whoopie Pies

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Cranberry Apple Sangria

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Sage & Browned Butter Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

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Apple Cider Crumb Doughnuts

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Sweet Potato Biscuits

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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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