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KATHY’S GRANDDAUGHTERS MADE MY QUICK & EASY CHOCOLATE CAKE
“Made by my granddaughters for their moms birthday. It came out beautifully and was so good.“
– Kathy, I love this so much!! You just made my day seeing these two adorable little girls who baked a cake for their mom’s birthday. What a sweet thing to do and the cake looks beautiful, just like the bakers! ❤️ – jenny
RYAN (from California) MADE MY CHICKEN JAMBALAYA
“Hi Jenny! I have made so many of your recipes over the years but just stumbled upon your Chicken Jambalaya recipe. It was phenomenal. I can handle spicy food, so I used real Creole seasoning. It definitely cleared the sinuses! Thanks for a great recipe. Added bonus: I have enough leftover for three more meals. Best wishes, Ryan ~ Redondo Beach, California.“
– Your jambalaya looks so good! This is one of my favorite recipes and I love seeing the steam coming off your pan. Thank you for sharing this delicious photo. – jenny
MELODI (from Massachusetts) MADE MY QUICK & EASY CHOCOLATE CAKE
“Dear Jenny, when the hubs requested chocolate cake with vanilla frosting, I knew just where to turn! Followed your perfect recipes for both ~ and voila 🎉 Thank you for so kindly sharing your gift & passion for healthier & delicious eating 💝 With gratitude, Melodi (Massachusetts)“
– What a beautiful photo! That cake looks wonderful – I can almost taste it. Thank you.– jenny
Eating less sugar? I am. So I’ve been making dark chocolate clusters as a gift for my sweet tooth. It could not be any easier to make these healthy treats. All you need is two ingredients: 70% dark chocolate and some nuts (this time I bought some roasted unsalted cashews). You just melt the chocolate in a glass bowl over a pot of simmering water (that’s an old-timey double boiler), chop up the nuts and stir them into the melted chocolate. Then spoon your clusters onto some wax paper, refrigerate, and keep stored in a container in the fridge.
Did you know that dark chocolate (a least 70% cacao) has many health benefits? It’s good for your heart, your brain, your skin, and it contains flavonoids, the same antioxidants you get from green tea.
So if you don’t already, learn to love dark chocolate and make your own homemade chocolate clusters. I often have one as my only dessert… okay, two if no one is looking. 👀 😋
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ALEXIS (from New Jersey) MADE MY EASY CRISPY FOCACCIA
“Hi Jenny, This is in response to my February 9, 2025 post. You wanted me to report back to you after I made your crispy focaccia in a pre-heated cast-iron skillet. I have made it three times since I posted, and I can actually say, it is phenomenal! My husband says that this is his favorite of all the breads I have made. I tend to agree. I did turn my cast-iron skillets over when I was preheating them, which gave them extra conditioning. I doubled the recipe, and made one in a 10 inch skillet, and the other one in a 12 inch skillet. Both turned out fabulous! I also added some Italian seasoning and fresh rosemary in the batter, as well as chopped rosemary only on the top with the sea salt and olive oil. Thanks again for such a mouthwatering recipe! ~ Alexis G from NJ.“
– Alexis, thank you so much for sending your photos. Now we all know these can turn out beautifully in a cast iron pan.– jenny
SHANNON MADE MY EASY ONE-BOWL YELLOW CAKE
“Thank you so much for this recipe! I followed it to the letter, adding the salt as suggested. The cake baked beautifully – golden, with a light crumb and not overly sweet. The cake is petite – just the right size for a small birthday party of 6-8 people. I will make this recipe again.”
– That is so pretty! The scalloped plate, colored sprinkles and candles – I love it! Happy Birthday to the lucky guest of honor. 🎈– jenny
DEBORAH MADE MY NO KNEAD CRUSTY ROLLS
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– Thank you for your photo. As it turns out, I just made my own crusty rolls today! – jenny
NEW RECIPE:Do you like chocolate? Do you like coffee? How about molasses? Okay… maybe not as a snack, but you need it to make this classic and delicious pumpernickel bread. And now you can make it at home in a Dutch oven with no kneading! My husband loves this bread and even uses it for peanut butter sandwiches. It’s super easy to make and the complex flavor that comes from the coffee, chocolate, molasses, and some rye flour makes a really tasty loaf.
There are two ways to make this recipe. One is the fast way using warm liquids and that takes about 4 1/2 hours of time. The other way is the long overnight way, using cool water. You put it together at night and bake in the morning. I have used both methods and cannot tell the difference in the results.
And for the record, I love molasses and sometimes just have a spoonful or two for the numerous health benefits, including iron, calcium, and magnesium. If you want an easy way to make homemade pumpernickel bread, click here for the recipe.
If this looks like the perfect apple, it might be too good to be true. Apples in their natural state are not glossy. So if you see an apple like this red delicious, don’t take a bite just yet. It might be like snacking on a candle because some apples are coated with wax to keep them fresh longer. It’s called “food-grade wax” but I’m not buying it. That’s like saying, “food-grade dirt.” It won’t kill you but do you want to swallow a spoonful of dirt? How about a spoonful of wax in your stomach?
I love red delicious apples and bought a few last week. When I ate the first one, I had a hard time chewing the skin. I couldn’t remember red delicious skin being so hard to eat. Then I remembered reading about wax on apples and I was sure this apple was coated so I decided to try removing it. I scraped it with a small paring knife and was shocked to see how much wax came off this small 3-inch apple.
Imagine how much is on a big apple! So when you see a glossy, shiny apple, it just takes a second to scrape it once with a knife to test for wax. No wax? Enjoy the apple and the skin, which has more nutrients than the inside. If you see wax, you can scrape it off with a knife or you can drop the apple into boiling water for 5 seconds to melt the wax, then rub it off with a coarse towel. Keep the wax away and eat an apple a day. 🍎
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LORNA (from Canada) MADE MY OWN PERSONALIZED CANNISTER
“It’s as First. Re-organizing the pantry! 🙂 Lorna, New Brunswick, Canada.“
– Lorna, I am honored to have this special place in your pantry. It means even more that it comes from my home country. 🇨🇦 Thank you so much! – jenny
ROSE MADE MY SOFT WHOLE WHEAT SANDWICH BUNS
“Thanks so much Jenny. I have been baking your recipes for a few years now. Always wonderful.“
– Thank you for this lovely photo. They turned out beautifully and I’m so glad you’re happy with my recipes. – jenny
BETH (from Canada) MADE MY OATMEAL MUFFINS
“Hi Jenny from snowmageddon Ontario. I made your new oatmeal muffin recipe last evening as the snow was falling. We love them so much I made a double batch (12) this morning. I added orange zest and raisens. A delicious snack in between shovelling, snowblowing and country skiing. Thanks for this 6 muffin recipe. I don’t always want to make a big batch. ~ Beth from Southwestern Ontario.“
– I’m so glad you like these muffins and thank you for the great photo. As for the other photo, it brings back memories of my growing up in southwestern Ontario (London) and seeing those huge piles of snow. It was play time! ☃️ – jenny
MOLLY MADE MY SOFT OATMEAL COOKIES NO BUTTER
“I tried your recipe. The cookies turned out great, not too sweet. I added walnuts to them for a healthier punch to them. I tried your instructions first and they came out more like a ball instead of a bit more flat like a cookie. So on my second batch I flatten them with the bottom of a glass. I dipped the bottom of the glass in water so the batter wouldn’t stick. They came out fantastic.“
– Molly, thank you for your photo. And thank you for the tip on dipping the glass in water to flatten. That sounds easier than my using a wet fork. 🙂– jenny
RENATE MADE MY CRUNCHY OATMEAL BANANA MUFFINS
“Thanks for the recipe, it’s sooooo goooooood! Have a good day ~ Renate.”
– Wow! Those look even crunchier than mine! Thank you for this delicious photo. 😋 – jenny
Here is my new favorite muffin. ❤️ I only make muffins in my toaster oven now (boycotting my awful Viking oven!) so I make six at a time. I eat one and freeze the rest. I freeze almost all of my baked goods the same day they’re made. I remember “day old bread” always being on sale at the bakery, because fresh anything is always better, except for wine, I’m told. 🍷
With my easy oatmeal muffin recipe, you soak the oats first, and I use minimal sugar and no butter but they are so good… moist on the inside with a crispy top from a little sprinkling of sugar before baking. Let me know if you try them. Click here for the recipe.
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SYLVIA (from Texas) MADE MY EASY ONE BOWL YELLOW CAKE
“Made a birthday cake from the yellow cake recipe with the 2 minute icing. It was delicious. Sylvia -Texas City, TX”
– A homemade birthday cake is truly a gift from the heart. It’s beautiful!– jenny
P.G. MADE MY EASY ONE BOWL YELLOW CAKE
“I’m in the cold, cold Pennsylvania and found your recipe. It’s wonderful. I made it with 2/3 cup of sugar and added the pinch of salt. I put toasted coconut on tbe bottom and sprinkled milk chocolate chips and pecans on top. The cake is moist, light but has the taste and feel of a cake made from scratch. I sent it to everyone I know. Can not wait for another reason to make another! Thank you so much.”
– Those additions you made sound delicious and it looks delicious. Thank you for these great photos. – jenny
DAVID MADE MY SPLIT PEA SOUP
“I have the flu right now and my appetite is limited so I was looking for split pea soup that wouldn’t be overwhelming. This recipe came out perfect. The ingredient measurements were spot on. I used chicken broth in place of the water and added a couple of peeled/diced baby Yukon Gold potatoes. After running it through the strainer I added a tablespoon of butter and 2 Tbsp. of white wine, then simmered it for another 10 minutes. It came out delicious, beyond my expectations. This is my go to recipe from now on, 5 stars!”
– How nice of you, being under the weather, to take time to send your photo. Soup is as great healer so I hope you’re feeling better soon. – jenny
MAGRETTE MADE MY VEGAN CAKE
“I made this cake today for my son’s birthday on the last minute accompanied by a vegan lemon cream…..great thanks!👍”
– Thank you for sending your pretty photo. And please say “Happy Birthday” to your son from me. 🎈– jenny
HELEN (from Rhode Island) MADE MY CINNAMON SWIRL RAISIN BREAD
“Hi Jenny, your Recipes are the BEST!!” This was my first attempt. It came out perfectly wonderful. By the way, my husband connected me with your recipes. I’ve tried many! They always come out great! Thank you. ~ Helen from Rhode Island.”
– That’s a beautiful swirl there. It’s always a surprise when you slice this bread as to how the swirl turns out and this is lovely. Thank you sharing your photo! – jenny
JEANNETTE (from North Carolina) MADE MY WHOLE GRAIN NO KNEAD BREAD
“I can’t wait to cut into this whole grain boule (no knead) I just baked this morning ….patience, patience. Honestly, I had my doubts as I’ve been making white no knead bread for years and this looked so different. But sure enough it worked! I love how healthy this recipe is and so enjoy your videos and recipes. Thanks for sharing the love. ~ Jenny in NC.”
– I agree with you about whole grain bread. It’s what I always make, either plain whole wheat or multi-grain, or seeded. There is always a loaf in my kitchen. Thank you for the great photo!– jenny
KENNY (from Georgia) MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD
“You are 1 in a million !! Jenny….We feel like we know you ….that’s what happens when a real person comes along and is such a joy to watch….Picture of my latest made your way…Thanks Kenny & Patty Schrader….Blue Ridge Georgia.”
– What a great way to start the new year, with this beautiful bread photo and I love that particular Mackenzie Childs teapot. Thank you so much for the photo and kind words. All the best to you both for 2025.– jenny
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! 😋
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? 😀
