🧑🎄 Merry Christmas, everyone. 🧑🎄
Here is my pumpkin pie that I made last night. It’s so pretty I hate to slice it but that won’ t stop me. The only thing that will prevent me eating the first slice right now is the time it takes to make some real whipped cream! Isn’t Christmas fun?? The decorations, the presents, the goodwill, and the food. The food part is the best – the eating of the food, especially the pumpkin pie! 😋
Best wishes to all my fellow cooks.
Wondering why you aren’t getting notices? That’s because I haven’t sent any! I’m busier now than I’ve ever been and can’t figure out why. I’m supposed to be retired. There are so many new recipes I want to share but there’s always something else I need to do… like making all of our meals from scratch, then cooking for the hummingbirds (every day!), grocery shopping, laundry, stretching and exercise, daily walks, counting grey hairs, tweezing, inspecting, “Is that a mole or skin cancer?” “Where did this bruise come from?” “What’s that thing on my foot?” “What happened to the hair on my legs?” These things take time.
For these reasons and others too embarrassing to explain, I have removed the “subscribe” button. It’s a complicated process to send those notifications. I will continue to post new recipes when I can but you will only see them if you occasionally check back. Every new recipe will always be posted here in the blog, just like my new apple bread.
I’m really happy that so many of you are continuing to enjoy my recipes. Did I mention that trying to do your own highlights takes a lot longer than you’d think? 😀
NEW RECIPE: I’m loving this new, lightly sweet apple bread. It’s usually dessert with my breakfast and my favorite part is the crispy, sweet top. There are lots of apples, two medium Granny Smiths to be exact, and just enough sugar to make it lightly sweet. For this super easy recipe, just click here.
(If you’ve never lined a loaf pan with parchment paper, you can see how – just click here.)
DON’T SEE YOUR PHOTO? Please use this NEW LINK ➡➡ MyJennyRecipe@gmail.com to send your photo. I love love love seeing my recipes being made all over the world! Please say where you are from. 🌎 🙂
MAREK (in England) MADE MY POPPY SEED ROLL
“Hi Jenny. Looks aren’t everything. It’s what’s inside that counts. I’ve used your recipes to make bread but this time I have baked makowiec. What a pity it split. It was on parchment paper but not wrapped .Maybe that was the problem? but… it tastes fabulous and is so more-ish. Not too sweet and the cake texture is perfect. Wesolych świat from London, England. Big Thanks With Best Wishes, Marek Antoszewski.”
– You are so right. It’s what’s inside that counts. My makowiec has split many times, maybe from the dough being stretched a bit then while rolling, but it never affects the taste. Yours still looks beautiful and I’m so happy to see your photos. I love this Polish delight. Wesolych świat back to you. – jenny
BETH (in Canada) MADE MY GIANT CHOCOLATE CHIP PIZZA COOKIE WITH A TWIST
“Hi Jenny, My granddaughter loved decorating this giant pizza cookie with Christmas M & M’s. Thanks for this idea. Merry Christmas from Beth in Southern Ontario.”
– I LOVE this photo! What a great idea and what a beautiful job by your granddaughter! Thank you so much and have a Great Christmas. 🎄 – jenny
DANIELLE MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD
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– What a great Christmas picture! Thank you for sharing and Happy Holidays. – jenny
DENISE MADE MY PIZZA DOUGH
“Best pizza dough ever. Thank you, Jenny. I’ve been following you for years…I enjoy making your cabbage rolls, (not flooded in sauce- just the right amount.. I also enjoy making your Pązki and apple cake.. You make recipes that are easy to make, few ingredients and very healthy. Thank you so much.”
– I’m so glad you like my recipes. And your pizza looks delicious! Thank you. – jenny
CYNTHIA MADE MY CINNAMON ROLLS
“7 x 11 pan – Photo not frosted yet!”
– Thanks for the photo. They rose up beautifully and look delicious. – jenny
BERNICE MADE MY CAKE
“Thank you for the one layer cake, so good, 😋. “
– That looks delicious! I’m not sure which cake of mine it is, but I love what you’ve done with it! Thank you for your photo. – jenny
It’s like breaking up with an old boyfriend, that one who all your friends told you was bad news. Sure, he was handsome and drove a nice car, and he was so sweet, but I always knew I needed to move on. I decided the best way forward was to start seeing less of him and eventually, maybe we could just be friends and see each other in smaller doses.
That’s how it is with me and sugar. I love sweets but I also know that the less sugar I consume, the better. So every time I bake something sweet, I try it with less sugar and it always works. I’ve been noting this in the recipes so if you’re using an older recipe, please check the latest version to see if it works with less sugar. The less sugar, the better… just like bad boyfriends. 😍
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CRYSTAL MADE MY CRUNCHY OATMEAL BANANA MUFFINS
“It’s Sunday morning and I just finished baking these muffins. Haven’t tried yet but they look perfect. Easy recipe, I got eight.”
– They look perfect. My stepmother used to love these muffins and I do too with that crunchy top. Thank you for your photo. – jenny
LIANA MADE MY HOMEMADE BUNS
“I’ve been making your bread recipes for about a year now. I’ve never been a baker and bread was always something I wished I could make but just could never get it right. It wasn’t until I saw your video on your simple white/whole wheat bread that I gave it another try. I’ve now even started experimenting with adding seeds and grains and have never been disappointed. My latest is homemade buns to go with a yummy pot of Chile for dinner tonight. Once again – turned out perfect!!! Thanks Jenny!”
– Liana, these rolls look delicious. I don’t see any reason to eat chili unless you have a “dunking roll!” 😋 – jenny
HEATHER (from New York) MADE MY RICE PUDDING
“This never disappoints! I also make with almond milk and it is equally delicious!!!!!! ~ Heather Rochester NY.”
– Isn’t this the best comfort food? What a great photo you put together. Thank you so much! – jenny
JASMIN MADE MY HAMBURGER BUNS
“Dear Jenny. For years now, you are my #1 go to, when looking for recipes. I made the sesame seed burger buns yesterday, and they are amazing! I love burgers and have eaten them probably everywhere I go. Not to toot my own horn, but these were the best I’ve ever had! Thank you! PS: Do you have a cookbook? ~ Jasmin Chandler.”
– Jasmin, thank you for your great photos. I don’t recommend my old cookbook because I’m a much better cook today but you can see it for free on this website by clicking this link.– jenny
GUY MADE MY FASTER NO KNEAD BREAD
“I’m a sourdough baker, but sometimes I just don’t have the time that it takes to ferment a sourdough. Your 2 Hour No-knead bread is my go to for when I need a quick loaf. It always turns out great, never disappoints. I added sesame seeds to this which gives the bread a delicious nutty flavor. Thank you for this great recipe. Anyone who believes that they can’t make bread should definitely try this!”
– Wow, that is a gorgeous loaf of bread right there. I love sesame seeds and never thought to add it to this bread, but I will now. Thank you! – jenny
ALLY MADE MY FALL-OFF-THE-BONE RIBS
“Totally love all of the recipes on Jenny Can Cook. Here is a picture of my ribs, I went for an Asian inspired flavor by adding Chinese All Spice instead of chili powder. Came out like Jenny made them. My glaze was made from a homemade teriyaki, sugar and rice wine reduced. Thank you for the inspiration!”
– Ally, these ribs look amazing! What a great idea to go Asian. Thank you for sharing the details and for this great photo. – jenny
AMANDA MADE MY “BLUE RIBBON” NO KNEAD BREAD
“Jenny, I entered a loaf of this bread in my county fair. I won 1st place in the white bread category. I’ve been making your no-knead bread for years and thought, “Why not?” We all love it, maybe it’ll get a good showing. We knew it was a winner at our house, now it’s confirmed. Thank you!”
– Congratulations! And thank you for your gorgeous photo. This bread is a winner in my house too. – jenny
SYLVIA (from Texas) MADE MY HAMBURGER BUNS
“HI, Sylvia from Texas City, TX again. This time making hamburger buns with your recipe. They turned out amazing. Thank you!”
– That burger with the works looks amazing – just the way I like mine! – jenny
KATHY (from Florida) MADE MY COCONUT CAKE
“Hi Jenny, Made your coconut cake here in sunny southern Florida. Hope it tastes as good as it looks. Love all of your other recipes that I’ve tried. ~ Kathy, Naples, Florida.“
– Kathy, thank you for this beautiful photo. I love the shells! – jenny
ANONYMOUS MADE MY CHOCOLATE CAKE
“Hi. Made this for son 2nd birthday it was delicious everyone loved could not tell it was a vegan. I used coconut sugar so it’s darker but tasted amazing then used oatly whipping cream on top.“
– What a great way to start my September photos, with a pretty birthday cake. Thank you for this cute picture and Happy Birthday to your son. 🎈 – jenny
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NAMITHA (from India) MADE MY CUSTARD FILLED PACZKI
“Dear Jenny, Here I am again, Namitha from India. I’ve been trying out so many of your recipes since they are easy and my family loves them. My children love to knead 150 turns (in many of your bread recipes) and help me out. These custard filled Polish Pączki which I made in square shape were really awesome. I had to post it coz they look so classy! Thank you! ~ Regards, Namitha.”
– Hi Namitha. It’s nice to see you back again. It’s so good to hear that your family is enjoying my recipes and it’s great that your children are helpling in the kitchen so they can become good cooks like you. – jenny
BETH (from Canada) MADE MY RICOTTA CHEESECAKE
“Hi Jenny, Do you remember the delicious and juicy Niagara peaches? This has been a stellar peach season. Your ricotta cheesecake is a perfect pairing for caramelized peaches. I have enjoyed making this recipe many times. I often half the recipe and bake in a 6 inch springform for my husband and I. In the toaster oven it takes about 45 min. ~ Beth from Ontario.”
– This combination looks absolutely divine! And I didn’t know you could get a small springform pan like this. I am ordering one today since it’s just two of us here. Thank you for these delicious photos!! – jenny
SYLVIA (from Texas City) MADE MY SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS
“This dish was a hit with the family here in Texas City, TX. Delicious! The meatballs cooking in the sauce perfection. Thank you!“
– Sylvia, thank you for this great photo of one of my favorite meals. I can almost taste it! 😋 – jenny
GREG (from Minneapolis) MADE MY APPLE PANCAKES
“Delicious apple pancakes!! ❤️ These were so easy and really delicious! I topped them with some real maple syrup and fresh blueberries and peaches – amazing! You have made me a better cook. Hello from Minneapolis, MN!“
– Now THIS is the way to eat pancakes! Thank you for the enticing photo. – jenny
I love seeing photos of my recipes. Please let me know where you’re from and you can include yourself in the photo too! (I post these manually so you won’t see it right away.) !!! Use this NEW link to send your photo!!!: MyJennyRecipe@gmail.com
**DON’T FORGET TO ATTACH YOUR PHOTO**
BUNNY (from Chicago) MADE MY RIBS & DEVILED EGGS
“Hi Jenny. I made these ribs a few years ago using Jenny’s recipe, and they were so good it is now our method for making all ribs. I started by using the dry rub, but added slices of fresh onion on top of them to cook under the foil with the ribs. I find that the onion and the ribs flavor each other during the cooking process. Once tender, the onions were removed (to be eaten as a side), and the sauce was brushed on. As you can see, I served the ribs with potato salad and the bbq onions. However, I chose not to cut each rib into individual pieces (Honest doc, I only had 1 piece). Even though I used St Louis Style ribs instead of baby back ribs, they were still so tender. Thank you for adding to our treasure of family favorite recipes.
Here’s a photo of the deviled eggs I made using your recipe. They’re delicious. I made 2 platters of them and not a single egg was left over. Thank’s again. ~ Bunny in Chicago.“
– What a great idea to put onions on top of the ribs. Thank you for your photos and good ideas. As for the deviled eggs, I always have the same experience. No matter how many I make, they always disappear! – jenny
RHONDA (from Kentucky) MADE MY LEMON BLUEBERRY MUFFINS
“Jenny, I made your delicious lemon blueberry muffins today here in the beautiful state of Kentucky! I had some sour cream to use up, so used that rather than buttermilk. It made for a thicker batter, but I think they taste yummy. That’s the great thing about your recipes…they can be adaptable, and the results are always wonderful. Thank you for sharing your love of cooking. I wish you health and happiness! ~ Rhonda Schell, Owensboro, KY.”
– These muffins look delicious. Thank you so much for your photo. I see you didn‘t skimp on the blueberries! 🫐😋 – jenny
TRACY MADE MY HOT DOG BUNS
“Brat buns – I ate one! So yummy!!“
– Thank you for your photo – I love the added seeds. If you send again please use the new link above. Thank you. (they do look yummy!) – jenny
BUNNY (from Chicago) MADE MY PIZZAS & MORE!
“Hi Jenny, I was so surprised to get your reply on YouTube. I’ve attached a sample of some of the pizza’s I’ve made using your recipe for pepperoni pizza through the years. Some photos you have probably seen, some you have not. Once I found out how tasty and easy it was to make my own pizza, I stopped ordering all pizza for delivery. I also learned something else. Never turn your back on a man with extra cheese in the house. I have one photo I did not attach because it’s swimming in cheese.
I’ve also included a couple of pictures of your recipes I made, including Low Fat Chocolate Pudding, Crusty, No Knead Rolls, and also Sandwich Buns made from the Crusty Roll Recipe, and some Mexican style dishes using your tortillas. Take care, and thank you for all thework you have done on behalf to help and educate others. ~ Bunny from Chi Town.”
– WOW! You just made my day! Your pizzas all look amazing and gave me some new ideas for toppings. It makes me so happy to see that my recipes are being enjoyed so much. Thank you!! ❤️ – jenny
STEPHEN MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD
“I made the recipe as described. Very easy, and the result was as I desired. When I was a kid (60 years ago!) I had an Italian friend whose Nona lived with them and she made bread the old fashioned way. It was delicious. I’ve been trying to replicate that bread for decades and I finally did it! Thanks to you. So easy and so delicious.“
– I’m so glad to hear it. Thank you for sending your photos. If you send more photos, please be sure to use the new email link: MyJennyRecipe@gmail.com – jenny
JEN (from Seattle) MADE MY FASTER NO KNEAD BREAD
“Hi there, My name is Jen and I am from Seattle, WA. My family and friends love this bread and it’s so hands free and versatile. We add rosemary to the recipe depending on the day, however it’s great just the way it is. And it’s nice to have a good bread recipe that you know what’s in it, no perervatives and you can adjust the salt depending on your dietary needs. Thank you for the great recipe. – Jen“
– I agree with you about knowing what’s in your bread and in this case, it’s only flour, yeast and salt – you can’t beat that. Thank you for taking time to send this pretty picture. – jenny
SUE MADE MY COOKIES & LEMON BARS
“Hi Jenny! I just wanted to share my dessert tray with you that I made for my nieces bridal shower! Your cookies are such a hit with our family so of course they had to be a part of this special event. The heart shaped ones in back are the same recipe with a cup of mini chips then refrigerated, rolled out and cut with heart shaped cookie cutter, baked and half dipped. Something I have wanted to experiment with for a while and did! They were a HUGE hit! Nothing but compliments on the yummy lemon bars as well!! ❤❤“
– Sue, it’s great to hear from you! What a beautiful presentation! Photos like this don’t just show the cookies, they also show the love that went into making them. Please send my best wishes to your niece for her upcoming wedding. ❤️ – jenny
BETH (from Canada) MADE MY WHOLE WHEAT HAMBURGER BUNS
“What could be better for a fathers day BBQ than homemade burger buns. Topped with bagel seasoning. This is the whole wheat version. Thanks for this easy recipe Jenny. ~ Beth from hot humid Ontario.”
– Wow! These look amazing and I will try your way for sure! Thank you for your beautiful photo and all may best to your Dad. – jenny
This is the easiest and fastest way I found to line my loaf pan with parchment paper. I use the pre-cut Reynolds cookie baking sheets. I cut one in half and cut one of the two halves into two. I clip the two smaller pieces onto each long end and then place the larger piece across the width and clip to keep in place. After I pour in the batter, I remove the clips and bake but you can leave the clips in.
**NOTE** If you sent a photo in the past month, there was a glitch with my link so please send again. Also, let me know where you’re from and you can include yourself in the photo too! (I post these manually so you won’t see it right away.) Use this NEW link to send your photo: MyJennyRecipe@gmail.com
**DON’T FORGET TO ATTACH YOUR PHOTO**
MARIAN MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD
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– It looks great. Thank you for your photo. – jenny
GUY (from Illinois) MADE MY FASTER NO KNEAD BREAD
“I’ve made this so many times that i don’t need to look at the recipe. This one came out spectacular looking though, so I had to share it. Thanks again for this great simple recipe for a quick but delicious loaf of bread. ~ Guy Cesario, Orland Park, Illinois.”
– Guy, I can see why you wanted to share these pictures. It’s always fun to see how each loaf will turn out and this one is fabulous! Thank you. – jenny
CINDY MADE MY SNOWBALL COOKIES
“Hi Jenny. Love your recipes and as i have always done adapt recipes to whatever i have available and my own style! Made these today a version of snowballs, more cookie shape than round, we have eaten most of them as soon as they cooled from the oven for afternoon tea! As i added a little more sugar to my recipe i only dusted a little with icing sugar, used walnuts! Hubby was expecting Kourbethies (Greek Version of shortbreads rolled in icing sugar, made for Xmas and special occasions)! They turned out delicious, but next time i will make a double batch as they are so moorish! Your recipes are easy and most one bowls which i love! Thanks and hope you are keeping well! Regards Cindy.”
– Cindy, thank you for your photo. Your version sounds delicious. I am very familiar with kourabiedes because my stepmother was Greek. And you reminded us that it doesn’t have to be Christmas to make these easy cookies. – jenny