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Pecan Pie Brownies

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Vanilla Bean Cheesecake

Gingerbread Biscotti on parchment paper

Gingerbread Biscotti

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Monster Cookies

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Sour Cream Doughnuts

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Apple Cider Caramels

candy· Fall Flavors
October 20, 2016

Apple Cider Caramels – Rich, chewy caramels made with yummy apple cider and spices. And it’s so simple to make! I’ll walk you through each step so you can easily make them, too. #Allfalleverything. That’s basically been my motto in the last 30 days. I’ve been baking up tons of fall treats (like these and don’t forget these), decorating my house…
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Pumpkin Challah Bread

bread· Fall Flavors
October 17, 2016

Pumpkin Challah Bread – A traditional Jewish braided bread made with eggs and pumpkin. Perfect for fall versions of your favorites, including french toast, bread pudding, cinnamon toast, and more! I never really liked the idea of making my own bread. It just sounds like so much work and it never tastes the way that I want it to. Plus,…
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a pot of Creamy Tomato Basil Soup with fresh basil on top

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

soup
October 13, 2016

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup – A classic tomato soup, spiced up with the addition of basil and cream. Perfect for dipping your grilled cheese. Is there anything more comforting than a great bowl of soup? It’s just so soothing and it’s the only food I eat slowly. I’m serious. If I’m hungry, no food is safe. But with soup, I…
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Chocolate Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars

bars and brownies· Fall Flavors
October 10, 2016

Chocolate Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars – These bars are three layers of amazing desserts: pecan shortbread crust, then creamy cheesecake, and then topped with chocolate pecan pie filling. All the flavors and textures compliment each other so well! Perfect for fall entertaining! I’ve said it before and I’m gonna say it again: living in the South has really opened my…
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Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

Cookies· Fall Flavors
October 6, 2016

Pumpkin Snickerdoodles – This classic cinnamon-sugar cookie is given a fall makeover with pumpkin and spices! Pumpkin and I became close friends long before pumpkin spicing-ing everything became a “thing.” It was 10 years ago when I first fell had my taste of pumpkin. And I’ve been in love ever since. It was the fall of my freshman year in college and…
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Creamy Baked Mac and Cheese

pizza & pasta· sides
October 3, 2016

Creamy Baked Mac & Cheese – Creamy cheese sauce is added to pasta, topped with more shredded cheese and then baked. The best macaroni and cheese you’ll ever have! If there’s something I’ve learned as a cook and self-proclaimed recipe researcher for almost 15 years, it’s that almost everyone has their own go-to recipe for the American food staples. And they all…
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fluffy Cilantro Lime Rice in a bowl with cilantro and lime wedges

Cilantro Lime Rice

sides
September 29, 2016

Cilantro Lime Rice – Fluffy basmati rice mixed with fresh cilantro and lime juice. Just like the rice at Chipotle but now you can make it home! I love love love trying new recipes. In fact, most of the recipes I try are new. I like tasting and trying new things so it’s rare for me to make something twice….
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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

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Chocolate Snickerdoodles

chicken and biscuits in a dutch oven overhead shot

Chicken and Dumplings

Pecan Pie Brownies

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Maple Molasses Cookies

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Pumpkin Cheesecake Macarons

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Brown Sugar Cinnamon Cookie Bars

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Raspberry Lime Macaron Sandwich – Large, pink maca Raspberry Lime Macaron Sandwich – Large, pink macaron shells are filled with fresh lime curd and whole raspberries and sandwiched together for a snack fit for a queen.

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/raspberry-lime-macaron-sandwich/
Chicken Gyro Bowls – Mixed greens are topped with Chicken Gyro Bowls – Mixed greens are topped with Greek chicken, chickpeas, tomato cucumber salad, feta cheese, and a homemade tzatziki sauce. 

https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/chicken-gyro-bowls/
Orange Chicken – Chicken is fried in tempura batte Orange Chicken – Chicken is fried in tempura batter and then tossed in a homemade sticky orange sauce to make for a yummy Chinese dish

RECIPE: https://www.certifiedpastryaficionado.com/orange-chicken/
Roasted Garlic Mushrooms – Cremini mushrooms are l Roasted Garlic Mushrooms – Cremini mushrooms are loaded with garlic, olive oil, and butter, roasted until cooked through, and finished off with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh parsley
Cookies & Cream Macarons – A classic French cookie Cookies & Cream Macarons – A classic French cookie, with a cookies & cream twist. Made from a classic French macarons recipe with chocolate cookie crumbs added to the shell recipe and filled with a cookies & cream buttercream

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