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Strawberry White Chocolate Eclairs

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Greek Lemon Potatoes

Sausage Egg & Cheese Pastry Muffins on a platter with a sprig of rosemary, shot from a side angle

Sausage, Egg, & Cheese Pastry Muffins

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Split Buns with Cream and Jam

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

Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread

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Fresh Broccoli Salad with Crispy Bacon

appetizer· Easter· salad· sides· Summertime Favorites
January 3, 2017

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #LeanCuisine #CollectiveBias Fresh Broccoli Salad with Crispy Bacon – Crispy raw broccoli, Spanish peanuts, golden raisins, and crispy bacon are mixed together with a creamy Greek yogurt dressing to make the best broccoli salad you will ever try. Great as a salad or…
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Pretzel Bites and Beer Cheese Dip

appetizer· Popular Recipes· snacks· Tailgating Recipes
December 29, 2016

Pretzel Bites and Beer Cheese Dip – The perfect snack for your party and tailgate needs. You won’t be able to resist these soft & chewy pretzel bites and creamy beer cheese dip. The last few days have been glorious, ya’ll. I’m on vacation all week with no plans at all. So all I’ve been doing is blogging, coloring in my…
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Best Recipes of 2016

round-up
December 27, 2016

Man, what a year! 2016 sure has been a memorable one, that’s for sure. As you remember, I started this blog back up again in July 2016. And it’s been one of my best decisions all year. Food is such a passion of mine and I am so blessed to have a means to share that passion with you all….
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Sage and Browned Butter Pita Chips

snacks
December 22, 2016

Sage and Browned Butter Pita Chips – The perfect harmony of sage and browned butter come together with pita chips to take this snack to the next level. Ready in less than 20 minutes! Three days until Christmas?! Who’s ready?! I have one final gift coming tomorrow and then I’m all set. I know, this is last minute but I…
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Cinnamon Roll Wreath

breakfast· doughnuts and sweet rolls· Easter· Holiday Favorites
December 19, 2016

Cinnamon Roll Wreath – A fun, new way to serve a plate of cinnamon rolls for breakfast or brunch. Your guests will go crazy for the presentation, as well as the taste of these cinnamon rolls! I typically plan out the recipes I share with you all pretty far in advance. I have a list of favorite recipes and they’re all…
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Chocolate Espresso Snowcaps

Cookies· Holiday Favorites· Valentine's Day
December 15, 2016

Chocolate Espresso Snowcaps – A chewy, chocolate cookie with a hint of espresso and then rolled in powdered sugar. They’ll remind you of little bites of brownie but with a little wintery snow on top. We’re getting closer to Christmas, guys!! What?! Where did this month go??? I feel like I’ve barely dipped my feet into the pool of holiday cheer…
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Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate styled with a spoon being dipped into it

Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate

drinks· Holiday Favorites
December 12, 2016

Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate – A yummy, comforting hot chocolate, with a special new addition: creamy peanut butter! Ready in less than 10 minutes. Ya,’ll, guess what?! It’s finally cold here! Woohoo! Remember last month when I was complaining about the 80-degree temps? No longer! Yesterday it was a high of 40 degrees. Yessssss! And, of course, I busted out…
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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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Butterscotch Vanilla Bean Sauce

pumpkin cinnamon pull apart loaf with a center slice visable

Pumpkin Cinnamon Pull Apart Loaf

plate of stack of pistachio pancakes with a bite of them on a fork with pistachios sprinkled around on a cloth napkin, shot from overhead

Pistachio Pancakes

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Quinoa Harvest Salad

caramel macchiato cupcakes some drizzled with caramel sauce, shot from the front

Caramel Macchiato Cupcakes

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Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Sage Browned Butter

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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/
Orchard Harvest Salad (Panera Copycat) – Chopped r Orchard Harvest Salad (Panera Copycat) – Chopped romaine lettuce tossed with sliced pears, dried cherries, pecans, gorgonzola cheese, diced chicken and homemade cherry balsamic vinaigrette. Copycat recipe of the seasonal Orchard Harvest salad from Panera Bread. 

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/orchard-harvest-salad-panera-copycat/
French Onion Soup – Caramelized onions create the French Onion Soup – Caramelized onions create the base for this soup, which is served with a crouton and melted Gruyere cheese on top.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/french-onion-soup

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