Here is my choice for photo of the week. First of all, it’s pierogi! Anyone who’s Polish knows what a treat they are to eat and how much effort they take to make. I haven’t had them myself in months and this photo of the pierogi, browned in a pan with either bacon bits or fried onions, is exactly the way I had them growing up. Diane sent in these pictures along with her own photo and this touching note: “Just a Polish girl fighting cancer during a pandemic with people like you and the grace of God. ? Thank You.”

Diane, I hope my recipe brought you the same comfort it always brings me and I wish you the very best in your journey. ❤️?❤️

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

RINA (from Maryland) MADE MY SIMPLE WHOLE WHEAT BREAD

“Hi Jenny, I recently joined your website, thanks to my friend OLGA, that told me about you.  I had already baked a couple of your recipes. Will post them later. This was the very first one SIMPLE WHOLE WHEAT BREAD, which I had baked more than a few times, and I LOVE IT! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!!  Be safe! ~ Rina (Maryland ?)“

~ Welcome to my website and I look forward to more of your photos. Thank you. – jenny

MELODI (from Massachusetts) MADE MY APPLE PIE

“Dear Jenny ~ thank you kindly for sharing your recipes with the world.  This is my first attempt; as you can see; a flock has quickly gathered?. ~ Melodi from Massachusetts ?”

~ Beautiful pie, beautiful photo – thank you. And I love your fun collections! – jenny

DONNA MADE MY FASTER NO KNEAD BREAD

“Hi Jenny! I’ve been making sourdough bread for about 10 years but I love your no knead bread, so I decided to see if I could blend them somehow.  I made your recipe but I used 3/4 cup ripe sourdough starter instead of yeast, and only used 1.25 cups of cool water.  I let it sit for 12 hours because sourdough gets more tang the longer it sits.  It rose great, I baked in my ceramic baker, and it turned out beautifully, and the taste is awesome! Thanks for your great recipe!  I will still use the original, but it’s always fun to experiment! ~ Donna Czech.”

~ Thanks for your photos and for sharing your quantities as quite a few people ask about how to use sourdough starter. – jenny

CATHY MADE MY WHOLE WHEAT BREAD & NO KNEAD BREAD

“Hello! A few days ago I made your No-Knead Bread (below), turned out so well I figured if I can do that I can make your Simple Whole Wheat Bread. And I did. I’ve never been successful at making bread but you’ve changed that.  It tastes great, too! Thank you for the recipes… and your sense of humor! Stay well, Cathy.”

~ Your whole wheat loaf is spectacular. Congratulations on becoming a bread baker! ? – jenny

“Hello! I made your Faster No-Knead Bread and it was so easy,and fast. It was only my second time making homemade bread (my first time a few years ago was a complete disaster). It turned out great! And it was delicious. Thank you! ~ Cathy.”

~ I’m glad to hear it. Thank you for sending your photo. – jenny

GORDON HAS MY ROOSTER

“Enjoyed making your cinnamon rolls and love your rooster . We have the same one.”

~ Gotta have a rooster in the kitchen! Thank you. – jenny

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

PAMELA MADE MY WHITE BREAD (no egg)

“Second day in a row making your delicious white bread no egg!”

~ It looks like you had some help from a junior baker. ? Thank you for sharing this darling photo. ❤️ – jenny

MARGARET MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD

“No Knead Bread Loaf 1 & 2.”

~ Thank you for your photos. Don’t be afraid to bake your breads even longer. ?– jenny

VICKI (from California) MADE MY EASTER BUNNY BUNS & NO KNEAD BREAD

“I found your site while looking for a 1 layer yellow cake recipe. That led to your Easter bunny breads for my granddaughter’s Easter ‘basket’ (actually they were bags) since we are sheltering in place and couldn’t got out and buy baskets or treat.   Your fast no knead bread was next. The breads have been fun and easy; I have my second loaf in the oven now. I used a razor blade to cut a simple design on the top. Can’t wait to see how it turns out. Our challenge here in CA is finding yeast and flour. Who knew those would be hot commodities during quarantine time. Glad I found you! Will be moving on to entrees next week as we are getting tired of my usual repertoire. ~ Vicki Rasmussen, San Jose, CA – Coordinator, Flowers of Comfort.”

~ Thank you for sharing all these great photos. The bunny buns are cute but those little girls are even cuter. ❤️ – jenny

JENNIE (from West Virginia) MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD

“I made your fast no knead bread and it turned out amazing, will continue to use your recipe. I’m also a Jennie and I live in West Virginia. This was only my second time making bread and first time wasn’t so good. Found your recipe and gave it a try and it came out perfect!!!! Will continue to make your way and share with my neighbors.”

~ Thank you for this terrific photo. It’s a good thing you’re doing to share with your neighbors. – jenny

ROSELYN MADE MY BAKED ZITI

“Thee absolute best and easiest ziti recipe! Thanks, Jenny. Im looking forward to trying many more of your recipes ?”

~ I’m jealous! That looks even better than mine! Thanks for sharing your photos – it’s great to see who’s enjoying my recipes. – jenny

KELLY MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD

“Beginner’s Luck — THANK YOU.”

~ I think you’ll be just as pleased next time. Thank you for the photos.  – jenny

ANGIE (from Canada) MADE MY PACZKI

“Jenny, These are round 2 of baking these donuts. My children who are all adults requested to have a repeat. We just love them. Thanks to all your simple and yummy recipes. Blessings  ~ Angie (Toronto).”

~ Thank you for the delicious photos. I know first hand how fast they can disappear! – jennyDIANE MADE MY PIEROGI

I was craving a good hamburger so I made sesame seed buns from scratch and they were ready in an hour.  I can’t find whole wheat flour right now so I used my white bread with egg recipe. Just before baking, I brushed the buns using beaten egg yolk with a little water and sprinkled on the seeds. You can brush with egg white, egg yolk or even a beaten egg. Let me tell you, these were some awesome burgers! I used lean ground beef and I cooked the patties in a hot cast iron skillet. I seared them first so they were beautifully browned and tasted like they just came off the grill. (I should have taken a picture but I was hungry ?)

I had all the trimmings on hand, including lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, mustard, mayo, and ketchup. WOW! I may never cook a burger on the grill again. I also made oven fries since I had a russet potato. I peeled and sliced it into fairly thin wedges, tossed them in olive oil, salt & pepper, and roasted them in a 425 oven on a baking sheet for about half an hour. Next time I make this classic American meal (and there will be a next time) I will post it as a recipe so everyone can enjoy delicious hamburgers at home. I never made a burger in a skillet  before so I even surprised myself.

Meantime, if you want to make the best and easiest sesame seed hamburger buns, click here for the recipe. – Jenny Jones

The whole world is 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

TINA (from Texas) MADE MY CHOCOLATE CAKE

“Hello Jenny! My husband and I are both physicians.  He is on the front lines daily in the hospital while I’m seeing my patients via telemedicine. The one main lesson that this COVID19 crisis has taught me is that teachers are WAY underpaid! They all should be paid at least 10 times more for tolerating…I mean teaching our kids.  I’ve been trying to juggle seeing my patients, oversee distance learning for my kids, and manage my household chores – my escape has been trying your recipes in my kitchen (which is my happy place).  I have made so many and they all turn out so well!  I’m baking my way through this darn pandemic!

Anyhow, I decided to surprise my newly pregnant baby sister and her husband on her 33rd birthday with a “fancy” decorated version of your chocolate cake with your 2 minute frosting.This made her so happy on her birthday!!!  I just topped the cake with a few homemade chocolate covered strawberries and drizzled dark and white chocolate sculptures (I’m not sure what to call them).  Look how beautiful it came out!  I just love you and your recipes!!!  Thank you for being you and for sharing your love of healthier cooking with us! Hugs from Texas, – Tina Dieber.”

DAVID (from Canada) MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD

“Hi Jenny. Made your quick no- knead bread & it turned out great. The only thing was the bottom crust was a little hard to slice through. Maybe when I remove the lid to brown the top i should reduce temp a little. Thanks, David D ~ from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.”

BARB (from Canada) MADE MY SIMPLE WHITE BREAD

“Jenny, I couldn’t be more pleased with how this bread turned out.  Just look at that beautiful loaf! The taste and texture are wonderful too.  It came together very quickly using the Kitchenaid stand mixer. Thank you for sharing your recipes and techniques. I really appreciate knowing I can try a new recipe with confidence and every anticipation of success after watching your video demonstrations.  And my husband appreciates what’s coming out of my oven nowadays!  Thank you, Jenny. ~ Barb from Ontario, Canada.”

ROBERT (from Baltimore) MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD

“Jenny, This was fabulous! There wasn’t enough for everyone to have seconds!! Thanks for sharing. I love your site!”

BUNNY (from Chicago) MADE MY TORTILLAS

“Hi Jenny, We decided to make a Mexican style meal for Cinco de Mayo.  But we didn’t have tortillas for tacos, and didn’t want to go out to the store.  Then, I remembered your video for homemade tortillas.  I had never made tortillas before, but they were quick and easy, just like the ones on your website.  Thank you for another great recipe that is sure to become a regular in our kitchen.  Here’s the results. ~ Bunny (in Chicago).”

TARA (from Canada) MADE MY PIZZA DOUGH

“My kids said Best pizza dough ever!! I made a double batch for each pizza. I made a Buffalo chicken pizza & a potato pizza tonight. I let dough rise covered in oven for several hours. So light & fluffy. Thank you Jenny!!”

NARMADHA (from the UK) MADE MY CRISPY OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

“Dear Jenny, Tried Crispy Oatmeal Choc. Chip Cookies…they were crunchy,crispy and delicious . Simple recipe great taste ! Thanks ? ~ Narmadha from Uk.”

ELAINE MADE MY SIMPLE WHOLE WHEAT BREAD

“My most awesome-est bread.”

This  picture brought me so much joy last week. Mike here is from Virginia and just baked his first cake ever at 86 years old. His daughter, Carol, sent in the photo saying, ““My dad, first cake he’s EVER EVER made! I baked your single layer chocolate cake last week, then sent your site link to my mom (sharon). they watched the cake video, then my mom walked my 86-year-old dad (mike) through baking this cake. she said it turned out great ? he mixed the cake, baked it, and frosted it all by himself… they cut half and froze the other. we’re from coastal virginia. ? thanks jenny!!!”

This photo is sure to motivate other people who think they can’t bake, How about some of you “youngsters” in your seventies?? You can do this! ?

I love these soft, whole wheat buns. This is the exact same recipe as my simple whole wheat bread but it’s shaped into buns and it’s faster than the loaf. If you’re a fan of my whole wheat loaf, you must try making these buns. It’s a quick and easy recipe that takes only an hour from start to finish. With summer coming and burgers about to be made on the grill, you can now have a healthier option for hamburger buns. As for sandwiches, it’s always a healthier sandwich when you use whole wheat bread.

These rolls are so soft, you might forget they’re whole wheat but if you’re not a fan of whole wheat… no problem. These turn out just as well using my simple white bread with egg recipe. Either way, these are quick, easy and delicious buns for healthier sandwich and burgers. Click here for the recipe.

And here are my hot dog buns, made from the same recipe, only made into long buns. They are also soft, whole wheat buns for a healthy alternative to store bought buns. I tried store bought whole wheat hot dog buns and they were terrible – dry and heavy. These are light as a feather but again, if you want to make them white, just use my simple white bread with egg recipe. But since my soft whole wheat loaf is so popular, I hope you’ll try these healthier whole wheat hot dog buns. Click here for the recipe, – Jenny Jones

The whole world is 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

EDITH (from Florida) MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD

“Jenny, Thank you for the recipe, my bread came out fantastic! I will try it again! This is my first bread ever!! My name is Edith and I am from Sarasota, Florida.”

BEV (from Canada) MADE MY QUICK & EASY CHOCOLATE CAKE & FROSTING

“Loved it, Jenny – thank you for this super easy recipe.  Made it yesterday to drop off for a friend’s birthday.  Can’t wait to try some of your other recipes now.   Bev from Canada.”

IRENE MADE MY SIMPLE WHOLE WHEAT BREAD

“My first loaf of bread from your recipe.”

LOUISE (from Canada) MADE MY EASY PAN PIZZA

“Hi Jenny, I made the Easy Pan Pizza today. This recipe worked perfectly! From Louise – Ottawa, Canada. “

CHELSEA (from Virginia) MADE MY SIMPLE WHOLE WHEAT BREAD

“Here are pictures from the bread I made with your recipe a few days ago. It’s gone already and I’m putting another one in the oven! Thanks for such a delicious recipe! ~ Chelsea Williams, Newport News, Virginia.”

LUISA (from the Philippines) MADE MY SIMPLE WHOLE WHEAT BREAD

“Thank you for your recipe, i baked this evening (Philippine time 8:26pm) and it turn out perfect, So soft and yummy. God bless you always and stay healthy!”

TERRI (from Nevada) MADE MY LEMON BLUEBERRY LOAF

“During quarantine, my husband and I have started a tradition of making one of your recipes on Sunday morning. Today we made your Lemon Blueberry Loaf Cake! YUM YUM YUM. For the higher elevation here in N Nevada, I baked it for 55 minutes instead of one hour. We loved it! Thank you Jenny!!”

MARGIE (from Minnesota) MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD

“Three different times! Three different successes! First time even! This has been a blast Jenny! You are so fun! Margie.”

SHERRY (from New York) MADE MY POLISH PACZKI

“Hi Jenny, first time making donuts, made the pot roast as well tonight. I accidentally left out the salt and the oil, and probably added too much pastry flour (was quite sticky so probably ended up adding an extra 1/2 cup so they are a bit more dense) They still came out great for a first try! Can’t wait to try more of your recipes. Have relied on your low fat chocolate cupcake recipe for many baking events at work, they are always a big hit! ~ Sherry Hmiel, Liverpool, New York.”

NARMADHA (from the UK) MADE MY SIMPLE WHOLE WHEAT BREAD

“Hi Jenny , Hope you are well. Once again, tried whole wheat bread – added cinnamon and raisins this time . Tasted so nice and the aroma was good .Thanks to you . ~ Narmadha Uk.”

MEG (from Ohio) MADE MY FASTER NO KNEAD BREAD

“My first time making bread, ever. Great recipe – you’re the best, Jenny! Thank you!! ~ Meg from Cleveland Ohio.”

Anže (from Slovenia) MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD

“Dear Jenny, I’ve been making bread using your recipe. I love it! So easy and so delicious. I’ve been mixing different kind of flours with the plain one – corn, wholewheat spelt, and buckwheat. The latter is simply amazing. Sometimes I add different seeds – chia, flax, or sunflower. ~ Anže (from Slovenia, Europe).”

86-Year Old MIKE (from Virginia) MADE MY CHOCOLATE CAKE

“My dad, first cake he’s EVER EVER made! I baked your single layer chocolate cake last week, then sent your site link to my mom (sharon). they watched the cake video, then my mom walked my 86-year-old dad (mike) through baking this cake. she said it turned out great ? he mixed the cake, baked it, and frosted it all by himself… they cut half and froze the other. we’re from coastal virginia. ? thanks jenny!!!”

I like these brownies just as much as my regular and very popular chocolate brownies. I was surprised how well gluten free flour works in brownies, both my lemon brownies and these dark chocolate ones. I think it makes them even more fudgy and chewy. The only gluten free flour I could find was Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 gluten free baking flour and it works really well. I’m hoping if someone makes this recipe with a different gluten free flour, they will report back on the result.

I make them with avocado oil but you can also used melted butter. Surprisingly, I prefer the ones made with oil and saw no improvement in flavor using butter. That may be because there is so much rich chocolate flavor in these decadent brownies. I use a whole 3-ounce dark chocolate bar and Dutch process cocoa, which is very rich and dark. I also use dark chocolate chips so that would make them triple chocolate brownies that just happen to be gluten free. Click here for the recipe – Jenny Jones

The whole world is 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

ELLA MADE MY POPPY SEED ROLL

“Hi Jenny! I am so excited that I found your recipe, and that it worked for me! I’ve been scouring the web for Poppy sweet bread for years. These are so popular in Europe! I just wish I didn’t have to buy 5 little packages of poppies to get 1 cup. Now that i can make this, I’ll have to search harder. Thank you!”

DIANE MADE MY POLISH PACZKI

“Jenny, I enjoyed your video! You are so calm and helpful! I loved your Paczki recipe. I shared them with my Polish friends. They claim they are better than their grandmothers! Thank you so much! Paczki Pleasure!”

TAMMY (from Kentucky) MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD

“Hi Jenny, I stumbled upon your YouTube video for no-knead bread last weekend.  You had such a familiar face and voice and I couldn’t remember where I knew you from – duh!  I was a child of the 80’s and grew up watching you!  Thank you for sharing your love of baking with all of us.  I loved to bake as a kid and now that I’m quarantined with my own young kids, I’ve rediscovered my love for it.  Anyway, my bread turned out so great that I made more the next day to share with neighbors.  I’ve become a bit cranky during this quarantine – thanks for making me laugh out loud and enjoy the simple pleasure of baking again!!! Cheers! Tammy Kremer, Fort Thomas, KY.”

TERRI (from Oklahoma) MADE MY CINNAMON ROLLS

“Hi Jenny, Made your cinnamon rolls.   So easy, tender and delicious.  (This picture was taken before I helped myself to some). ? I’ve been making baked goods and many of your recipes to share with neighbors and my two brothers who have been kind enough to pick up groceries since I am vulnerable and home bound. Thank you so much for posting so many great recipes.  From Terri in OKC.”

CATHY MADE MY LEMON BROWNIES

“Hello! Just sending a photo of the Lemon Brownies I made. You’re right, they’re really easy. Thanks for sharing.”

GHYSLAINE (from Canada) MADE MY 20-MINUTE PIZZA DOUGH

“I love making your pizza dough recipe. The quantity is perfect for one 12 inch pizza so the dough is always freshly made, not frozen.  Your video has helped me understand the right consistency of flour and now my breads and pizzas are always turning out great.  Thank you! Ghyslaine, Ottawa ON.”

CAROL MADE MY SIMPLE WHOLE WHEAT/RYE BREAD

“I love your whole wheat bread recipe, it’s my go to! I discovered I have a lot of rye four so I thought it might be nice to use this recipe as a good base for a rye and it is! Subbed in 1/2 c rye for the all purpose, used molasses for the sweetener and added 1T caraway seeds. It’s a very subtle rye with great texture. Might get brave and try increasing rye next time…and there will be a next time. ?”

NARMADHA (from the UK) MADE MY SIMPLE WHOLE WHEAT BREAD

“Dear Jenny, I’m new to Baking .Following your recipes in the recent days. Tried baking Bread last weekend . My family was happy and liked it . Feeling good. Thanks to you.Will try more of your recipes. ~ Narmadha – Uk.”

DALILA MADE MY MARBLE LOAF CAKE

“Hi Jenny! ? I made your MARBLE LOAF CAKE, it’s a great ‘snacking’ treat. Hubby and I nibbled on it throughout the day….LOL! ? I did use 1/2 a cup of whole wheat pastry flour instead of using all APF. I also added toasted pecans into the batter and topped the loaf with pecans. It all baked up  wonderfully, no problems at all. This easy to make MARBLE LOAF CAKE is definitely a keeper. Thank you for your delicious recipes Ms. Jenny! Have a nice day and be well. Happy Baking! ? Dalila.“

PEGGY MADE MY FOCACCIA BREAD

“I’ve made this twice now with great results.  Goes beautifully with soup or salad. To conserve my all purpose flour I made this loaf with 1 cup all purpose and 1/2 cup white whole wheat, and fresh rosemary from our garden.  It worked beautifully.”