How many healthy vegetables can you add to a pot of chili? Six! Celery, carrots, bell peppers, zucchini, tomatoes, and fresh spinach. If you count the onions and garlic, you have eight! That’s a lot of vitamins right there. Vegetables are a lifeline to good health so this meatless chili is a good way to get a variety of veggies in one delicious meal. Then there are two kinds of beans for plenty of protein and fiber. Whip out a couple of my no knead crusty rolls and dig in!! ????
We don’t like spicy food and I cannot find a mild chili powder so I make my own mixture and it’s not spicy at all. My chili powder recipe uses paprika, cumin, oregano, garlic & onion powder, allspice, and cloves.
I don’t use cayenne at all but you can add a little if you like. Click here for my chili powder recipe.
A couple of notes on this chili: This is a fast recipe so the veggies must be cut small so they cook through nice and soft. Cut them all in 1/4-inch pieces. To save time, prep only the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to start. Prep the rest while the chili cooks. You may have to adjust the amount of chili powder to your taste. Chili is a good meal to make in advance because it’s even better the next day. Click here for the recipe. – Jenny Jones
With so many people worldwide staying home and cooking, pictures are coming in from all over the world and I love it, so please say where you’re from – include yourself in the photo too! (I post these manually so you won’t see it right away.) Use this link to send your photo: YourPhotos@JennyCanCook.com
DONNA (from Colorado) MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD
“Easy and delicious no knead bread saved me from COVID depression! yum! Donna Mercer. Denver CO.”
– Yes, good bread will do that for you! 🍞 Your bread looks wonderful! jenny
ROBERT MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD
“Topped your no knead bread with chopped onions and kosher salt. Came out great.”
– Thanks for taking time to send your photo. That’s a great looking crust! – jenny
BEL MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD
“Hi Ms Jenny, thanks a lot for your easy to follow recipes. It helped me a lot and my friends admired my baking. More power to you and I wish you good health and happiness! I cooked it in stainless steel pot since I don’t have a dutch oven and the result is good as it looks. Thanks Ms. Jenny, you are my idol in baking! Your fan, Bel.”
– Thank for you your photos. It’s helpful for everyone to see how well a stainless steel pot works. – jenny
FATAMEH (from Iran) MADE MY CINNAMON ROLLS & OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES
“Hi Jenny. I’m fateme from Iran. I made your cinnamon rolls, they were amazing, everyone loved them. And i also made oatmeal raisin cookies, i loved them too.thank you”
– It’s so exciting to see my recipes around the world. Thank you very much for your photos! – jenny
DALILA MADE MY FLOUR TORTILLAS
“Good morning Ms. Jenny! I made your FLOUR TORTILLAS recipe and I have to say it has NEVER failed me. I’ve made them so many times now and every time with tasty results. You have such a wonderful and simple recipe for these flour tortillas. The changes I made was to make them a bit smaller and I cooked them just a little bit longer. They came out so good, so soft and on the fluffy side….yummy indeed! For our dinner I made us some turkey and potato tacos with a side of rice. A simple and tasty dinner with homemade tortillas. I had enough tortillas leftover over from dinner that we had them for breakfast the next morning. I made a couple of scrambled egg tacos for hubby and myself. Along with some hot coffee and we enjoyed an easy, tasty breakfast. Have a nice day Ms. Jenny! Happy cooking! Dalila.”
– Your photos are always to appetizing. Thank you for sharing your delicious serving ideas. – jenny
MAC MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD
“Thanks for recipe. It comes in handy during these trying times and I look forward to making in the upcoming Fall and Winter months. My first loaf didnt turn out but I’m gonna have to blame it on being distracted by 3 yr old kitchen helper and adding too much water. My 2nd loaf was beautiful and yum. Dough a little dry but I did not aerate Bread was dense but like I said yum. Will continue to try minor adjustments till I get to how I like. Again thanks.”
– Thank you for your photo. Your crust turned out great! – jenny
JEANNIE (from Oregon) MADE MY BRAIDED EGG BREAD
“Finally made your braided egg bread recipe, Jenny. It came out awesome! Thank you! ~ Jeannie, Milwaukie, Oregon.”
– Great timing. I was craving this bread tonight and your great photo was all I needed to get out the eggs! 🥚🥚 Thank you. – jenny
KRYSTINA MADE MY NO KNEAD WHEAT BREAD
“What a wonderful recipe and easy to follow. This is my 4th attempt and always comes out well – short proofing time and is ready only took about 1.5hour and we have fresh warm bread. Thank you Jenny.”
– Thank you for your photo – that is a very unique design! – jenny
JUDY MADE MY CINNAMON RAISIN BREAD
“Made your recipe today, was so good! Waiting to glaze.”
– That looks great. Thank you for taking time to send your photo. – jenny
LINDSAY MADE MY CABBAGE ROLLS WITH CHARD
“Hi Jenny, we had a bumper crop of chard this year, so I made your traditional cabbage rolls with chard leaves instead. Turned out awesome! Thanks for the great recipe and memories of my grandma 🙂 ~ Lindsay Ripplinger.”
– I love chard! This is a great idea! Thank you for these tasty photos. – jenny
BEV (from Canada) MADE MY OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIES
“Wow, does our house smell amazing right now – and my husband and our next door neighbours are pretty happy with the afternoon treat. Glad I made a double batch. And almost guilt-free with the avocado oil and dark chocolate. This is a recipe I’ll make often over the coming winter. Thank you, Jenny, for this recipe and the others that I’m always drooling over on your website. Bev McVeigh, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada.”
– I just finished the last one from my batch and need to make more – I love this cookie too. Thank you for the creative photo. – jenny
Jenny Jones recipe for healthy cookies – avocado oil and dark chocolate
DONNA MADE MY 20-MINUTE PIZZA DOUGH
“Thank you for this 20 minute pizza dough recipe. It is my go to recipe when having company in a pinch. It is so quick and easy and shapes up perfectly. I did this one in a square so we could all share. It has shrimp, scallops, red onion, kalmata olives, baby spinach, garlic and a san marizano sauce with 4 cheese. Thank you again. Your recipes are always helpful and oh so delicious ❤️”
– Thank you for your photo and for sharing a list of all your toppings with everyone. – jenny
CATHY MADE MY FASTER NO KNEAD BREAD
“Hello Jenny, I’ve made your Faster No -Knead Bread several times, this time I decided to experiment a little and made it with pickled jalapeño peppers and sharp cheddar cheese. Turned out good! Nice and warm from the peppers but not too hot. Thanks again for your recipes!”
– Wow, that sounds like a great combo. Thank you so much for the photos. – jenny
HRHDEEZ MADE MY 2-HOUR NO KNEAD BREAD
“Jenny…I’ve tried several bread recipes while quarantined but your 2 Hour No Knead is the best. Thank you for being such a good teacher.”
– I appreciate your sending this terrific photo. That is one beautiful crust! – jenny
KYAE (from Myanmar) MADE MY DARK CHOCOLATE FUDGE BROWNIES
“Hello Jenny, Hope you are doing well. This is Kyae from Myanmar. I am a freelance script writer. During last 6 months of Covid time, I’ve no job and no income. So I decided to learn some menu to sell online and decided to include Brownies which is my favorite. After going through all the recipes from YouTube I found yours the most easy and affordable cost. Now I am selling online and I am making some income from that. I even have regular customers for my brownies, they always order 10 pieces of my brownie almost 3 times a month. I got comments like, * Same taste from the favorites coffee shop when I visited state! *I cannot eat other’s brownies anymore after eating yours. I am so happy and always wanted to say thank you for sharing your recipes with everyone. Love you and thank you so much from Myanmar ❤️ Best, Kyae.”
– Kyae, it makes me so happy to know that my recipe is helping you during this challenging time. Your brownies look delicious and I wish you much success with your new venture. Thank you for these beautiful photos. – jenny
This photo sent me to the store to buy apples just so I can try this version of my cinnamon rolls. Dalila, who clearly loves baking and has some mad skills, added apples and pecans to my recipe and it looks amazing. “I added some diced apples to the filling and also some pecans,” she wrote. “Topped the apple cinnamon rolls with some more chopped pecans before baking. Talk about a delicious morning treat with my coffee!” Thank you, Dalila, for all of your inspirational and lovely photos.”
A few people shared this concept of lining a square pan with parchment paper by crumpling up the paper into a ball and then pressing it into the pan. I was a little skeptical but decided to try it and and it really works. I always struggled with lining my square pan for granola bars, which I make almost weekly, because you pressed one side down and the other one pulled away. This way is much easier. I don’t know why… it just works. – Jenny Jones
There are always fresh homemade cookies in this house and it’s usually what we have for dessert. Oatmeal cookies are my favorite because oats provide good fiber and even dark chocolate has health benefits, so this is a win-win recipe. There’s no butter in this easy recipe – I use avocado oil instead – but you can use another vegetable oil if you like.
I’m always torn about how long to bake them. The less you bake them the softer they will be but I also like browned edges so I left the baking time open to between 12 and 14 minutes. I also realize that all ovens and baking sheets are different so you can judge the baking time that works for you. Either way it’s a simple recipe for old fashioned oatmeal cookies but with new fashioned dark chocolate chunks. My husband says, “Everything is better with chocolate!” He’s after me for a chocolate meat loaf! I don’t see it happening. Click here for the recipe. (not the chocolate meatloaf, the cookies! ?) – jenny jones
Here is the whole wheat version of my chewy oatmeal dark chocolate chunk cookies (above). When I can find whole wheat pastry flour I always make them this way. Whole grain cookies make a healthier dessert and these easy cookies are 100% whole grain. The ingredients are basically the same as the white flour version (except for the flour swap) but the technique is as little different – but still very simple. You freeze the dough before baking.
To make these whole wheat chewy oatmeal dark chocolate chunk cookies click here for the recipe. – jenny jones
So many people worldwide are home and cooking and I love seeing photos of my recipes from all over the world, so please say where you’re from – include yourself in the photo too! (I post these manually so you won’t see it right away.) Use this link to send your photo: YourPhotos@JennyCanCook.com
JOSIE (from Canada) MADE MY BRAIDED CINNAMON RAISIN BREAD
“Hi Jenny, Hope your doing well. I’m Josie Lee from Oshawa, Ontario Canada. Love your recipes, videos and sense of humour. I can always count on your recipes working and turning out super, super delicious. The other month made your cinnamon roll (made a gigantic bun), This month made your braided cinnamon raisin bread, it’s so delicious and soft. Great the next day toasted with butter for breakfast. Yum. Thank you Jenny.”
– Thank you for your photos. My husband also likes it toasted but I like the glaze so sometimes I only glaze my half ?… P.S. your typo is fixed but it did make me laugh. (made a gigantic bum! ?) – jenny
BHAIRAVI (from California) MADE MY PAN PIZZA
DALILA MADE MY “APPLE” CINNAMON ROLLS
“Good morning Jenny! I have made your CINNAMON ROLLS many times and they always come out wonderful! This time I added some diced apples to the filling and also some pecans. Topped the apple cinnamon rolls with some more chopped pecans before baking. Talk about a delicious morning treat with my coffee! Thank you for another great recipe! Happy Baking! Dalila.”
– This sounds amazing and I am going to try it myself. Thank you for your photo and for sharing this great idea! – jenny
DAWN (from Washington) MADE MY GREEK LEMON CHICKEN
“Hi Jenny, Thanks again for your delicious and easy Greek Lemon Chicken Bake. This one is going to be on regular rotation through the fall and winter. Made this three times now and it never fails! Thanks for sharing the goodness with all of us home cooks! ~ Dawn Miller McKimpson, Vancouver, WA.”
– I’m going grocery shopping tomorrow and just decided to buy what I need to make this for dinner. I love it too. Thank you for the great photo and my goodness, you have the cleanest stove I’ve ever seen! – jenny
NANCY (from Canada) MADE MY WHOLE WHEAT DINNER ROLLS
“This recipe is easy to follow, takes little time and the texture of the dough made forming the rolls a snap. They were absolutely delicious with a moist texture and were a big hit at a luncheon I had a couple of days ago where they went beautifully with our vegetable/chicken soup. We didn’t really even need to butter them before eating.Another great recipe, Jenny. I’ve made many of yours and have had success with all of them. Thank you. ~ Nancy, Vancouver, Canada.”
– Thanks so much for your photos. They look perfect but I’m not surprised coming from a fellow Canadian. 🇨🇦 – jenny
BEN MADE MY 2-HOUR NO KNEAD BREAD
“Hello, just wanted to share my 2 Hour No Knead Bread that I made today. This is the first bread I’ve ever cooked, and I’m extremely pleased. I used a Lodge Dutch Oven, put a little melted butter and a few sesame seeds on top before I baked it. My wife and family was very impressed, went great with the roasted turkey I made for dinner! Thank you, Ben.”
– Your first bread looks fantastic but wait… you cooked roast turkey dinner for your family?! And homemade bread? You are the man!! 👍 – jenny
SHERRI (from Washington) MADE MY LEMON BLUEBERRY MUFFINS
“Hi Jenny, Your recipe for the Blueberry Lemon Muffins is simply scrumptious! I bought fresh berries from the local fruit stand and had a craving for muffins this morning –your recipe was perfect, quick, easy & delish! Thanks for another great recipe 😉 Sherri B. in Lacey, WA.”
– Thank you for your lovely photo and the powdered sugar is a great touch. – jenny
JUDI MADE MY SIMPLE WHOLE WHEAT BREAD
“So Excited! My first attempt at loaf pan bread. Love your recipes. You make everything seem easier. Thank you a million times over.”
– I can see why you’re excited. Your bread turned out beautifully. Thank you for the photo. – jenny
KRYSTINA (from Singapore) MADE MY “NO KNEAD WHOLE WHEAT BREAD”
“What a good texture, easy in 90mins …. but I have a question is a bit crumpling when I sliced it. Is it normal ? “
– Krystina, this does not appear to be no knead bread – looks more like the “simple whole wheat” loaf. Can you please re-send with clarification? Thank you. – jenny
KRISTINE (from the Philipines) MADE MY NO KNEAD, CINNAMON RAISIN, and WHITE BREADS
“Hi Jenny, Thanks for sharing all your recipes! It was my first time to make bread and it came out pretty good! I made the No Knead Bread, Cinnamon Raisin Swirl, and White Bread. I’m excited to try all the other recipes in your blog. Thank you, again! ❤️ Sending love from the Philippines!”
– These are great photos and I will say that’s the way to slice homemade bread! 😋 – jenny
DIANE (from Washington) MADE MY WHEAT BREAD
“I finally read your bio!I thought there was something familiar about you! I remember your talk show and it all makes sense now. Your relaxed and personable comfort behind the camera and your wit …. you are a “seasoned professional” – no pun intended! I found you while in search of a bread recipe and I have been making your “no knead wheat bread” – weekly – ever since. I am finally to the point where I just glance at the recipe printed for measuring quantities but have the steps memorized. This bread is foolproof, uncomplicated and so quick and delicious. Thank you. Yesterday I needed a cream cheese frosting recipe so I thought I’d start with you – I found one paired with a spice cake to use and it came out great. I had to add a bit more milk than the recipe called for, but it’s so yummy. Thanks for sharing your wonderful recipes. You should have a cooking show on PBS! Diane Rudnick, Liberty Lake, WA.”
– Thank you for your lovely photos. And I like that pun! 🙂 – jenny
LISA MADE MY PACZKI
“Hi Jenny!! Oh so delicious, and so easy to do. THANK YOU for making soft and light doughnuts really achievable. Custard filling because custard is king. Love your recipes, and your videos were a total blast. Pączki photos and one of me attached. Warmest wishes, Lisa.”
– I don’t know which photo I love more – the custard pączki (my favorite filling) or your beautiful purple hair (my favorite color). Thank you so much! ❤️– jenny
REHAM MADE MY WHOLE WHEAT NO KNEAD BREAD
“Good morning, Thank you for this recipe it’s really great. I love it.”
– These are two of the best crusts I have ever seen. Thank you for sharing your photos. – jenny
HELEN (from Australia) MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD
“(No knead for sourdough) Hi Jenny Ha – a joke in the subject line, not sure I’ve done that before. Your no knead bread was our favourite a long time before quarantine (or lockdown as we call it here in Australia). My husband makes it now but got a bit cocky with the rye flour and got a Small brick! I’ve finally printed your recipe instead of watching YouTube every time but I’ve gotta say every time that baseball story makes me snort with laughter! Here’s my last loaf which I was proud of. Off to make more now. Thanks Jenny for your brilliant recipes and the rest you devote so we can enjoy your skills and learn from them. ~ Helen, Ocean Grove, Victoria, Australia.”
– Your loaf is beautiful! And I like your joke. 🙂 It’s so exciting to see my recipe all the way down under! Thank you.- jenny
DAWN (from Washington) MADE MY WHOLE WHEAT BREAD
“Hi Jenny, This is Dawn from Vancouver, Washington and I made your no knead Dutch oven bread twice using a Platinum Brand instant sourdough yeast, its regular instant yeast with sourdough cultures mixed in- which was all they had in March when yeast was scarce. It turned out perfect twice. And yesterday I happened to be out of eggs so I made your honey wheat bread and it came out amazing. I didnt tent the top with foil but I don’t mind a browner, crustier top. Also I used whole milk and that didn’t cause any problems with the rise or anything. I’ve also made your Greek lemon chicken. potatoes and green beans dinner bake and your chocolate quarantine cake and both were delicious as promised. Thanks for sharing easy recipes for home cooks! Both me and my husband are working from home so it’s really helpful to have these time savers so I’m not in the kitchen all day. We appreciate you! Dawn Miller McKimpson (and husband Karl Miller McKimpson who enjoys the benefits of your recipes!)”
– Thanks for all these photos from your bakery oops, I mean your home! 😀 I’m happy to help out. – jenny
SANDRA (from California) MADE MY WHOLE WHEAT BREAD
“Thanks for the recipe. It was very easy. ~ Sandra, San Diego.”
– Thank you for the great photo. This is exactly how mine looks when sliced. – jenny 
ROUHANA (from South Africa) MADE MY WHOLE WHEAT BREAD
“Thanks Jenny, the recipe was sent to me by a friend in the USA, it was perfect, thank you for sharing what you love. Thats me and my nephew, i made the bread for him, and he loved it. I am from Johannesburg, South Africa.”
– You just made my day with these photos from over 10,000 miles away! What a beautiful photo of you and your darling nephew. Thank you so much!! ❤️ – jenny (oh, the bread too ?)
JENNIFER MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD
“My 1st homemade bread.”
– Congrats on your first loaf and your dip (garlic, oil + herbs?) sounds delish! Thank you for the photo. – jenny
