If anything good could come out of our current worldwide quarantine it’s that people are learning how to cook. It’s given us a chance to either learn or to teach our children this important life skill. That’s why my pick this week is this photo of 9-year old Svea, whose mother sent it in, showing Svea taking pride in this chocolate cake she made all by herself for her family in Minnesota. I hope this inspires other young people to discover the joy (and value) of cooking. ❤️

It may sound crazy but I love grocery shopping. I like to take my time, meander down the aisles, see what’s new, what’s on sale, what the produce guy just rolled out, and I miss that. I miss my favorite checker who always says, “Hi, Jenny.” She’s from Russia and says she learned how to speak English by watching my talk show. I miss her too. And I worry about her because she is an essential worker, close to my age, and is still working now.

It’s not easy getting groceries so I’ve been cooking and freezing as much as I can. Last night I made my two favorite casseroles to freeze in portions. Left is my baked ziti and right is my angel hair casserole. The ziti is made with a meat sauce and three Italian cheeses and the angel hair casserole uses beef, mushrooms, and cheddar cheese. They are both family favorites and luckily they freeze well. I cut them into serving portions today and froze them so we can still have our favorite meals as getting groceries continues to be a challenge.

If you can get the ingredients, I recommend both of these casseroles for freezing. For the Baked Ziti recipe click here and the Angel Hair click here.

Stay well, everyone. ❤️

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

BOB (from California) MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD & PIZZA

Thank you, Jenny …

~  Bob, a note like the one you sent and your photos are all I need to reaffirm my passion for what I do. I’m so happy to know that I helped you unleash your cooking skills. ?? Thank you for taking time to write your delightful note and for the great photos.  ~ jenny

VICKI MADE MY EASTER BUNNY BUNS

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~  They are absolutely adorable! ? Thank you and Happy Easter. ?  ~ jenny

KAREN (from Texas) MADE MY BRAIDED CINNAMON RAISIN BREAD

“My husband and I watched several of your videos and he begged me to make this for Easter morning! It was delicious! Thanks Jenny! “

~  That looks perfect. I’m glad you liked it and Happy Easter. ? ~ jenny

CHARLENE MADE MY ONE BOWL LEMON BROWNIES

“One bowl lemon brownies for Easter! Delicious!”

~  That’s a beautiful display. Thank you for your photo.  ~ jenny

DALILA MADE MY YELLOW CAKE into EASTER CUPCAKES

“Hi Jenny! ? I just HAVE to have  a sweet  after our Easter dinner today, it’s a law in my home, always desserts. So why not use your EASY ONE BOWL YELLOW CAKE recipe for Easter cupcakes?!! So I did and they came out great! I had to make another batch so that they”ll be some for our dessert….LOL! We do have to sample….am I right?! ? Happy Baking! Easter Blessings to you!!“

~  Yes, we DO have to sample. ? Thank you for your lovely Easter photo and Easter Blessing back to you. ?~  jenny

JOHANNA MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD

“Yum I made your no artisan bread and no knead rye bread last week. I have been baking bread forever and a day but am now never the no knead method until I found your website a few weeks ago– so delicious! Can’t wait for Passover to be done so I can get back to my bread baking.”

~  Thank you for your photos. Rye bread is one of my favorites. ? – jenny

DON  MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD

“Oh my gosh – – – I made bread. ?”

~ I know the feeling. I’m pretty sure this is not the last loaf you’ll be making.  ? Thank you! – jenny

STACY  MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD

“Hi Jenny – my 1st bread loaf, thanks to you. ? We love your you tube channel, you’re an awesome baker, I’m so glad I found you! Thank you for your recipes & how you give an ease to baking!  You make it fun too!! Happy Easter to you & yours 🙂 Be well, Stacy & Family.”

~ That’s the best crust ever! Thanks for the great photo and Happy Easter back to you. – jenny

CATHY  MADE MY FASTER NO KNEAD BREAD

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~ Thank you for your photo and Happy Easter. – jenny

LISA (from Canada) MADE MY CINNAMON ROLLS, NO KNEAD BREAD, LEMON POTATOES, LEMON BROWNIES, SARDINE CAKES, PIZZA & CABBAGE ROLLS!

“Hi Jenny, I’m not exaggerating when I say you and your recipes been a huge inspiration to me, and I’m sure to many people! Ever since I discovered your videos and website a few months ago I have been cooking and baking up a storm, and loving every minute. I had never made bread before so I was elated all the recipes turned out so well. So thank you! I’ve attached some pics below, they include your pizza, cinnamon rolls, no knead bread, lemon potatoes, lemon brownies, and sardine cakes. I included a pic of my cabbage rolls too which is a mix between your recipe and my late Polish grandmother’s. I’m looking forward to continuing to try out many more of your recipes ❤️ If you ever come back to Ontario, and want some good Canadian friends to go out and eat some good food with, you have an open invitation! (Après Covid of course!) Be well and greetings from Toronto, Lisa.”

~ WHAT?!? You made all this and ever single one turned out beautifully! I love all of your photos, especially seeing you! Thank you for taking time to send all of this. I have been to Toronto many times and might just come back for some good food – and a butter tart! ?? – jenny

KATHY (from Florida) MADE MY SIMPLE WHOLE WHEAT BREAD

“Hi Jenny, Thank you for posting my picture of the Easter Bread. It was a thrill to see it on your website. My cooking project today was not one but two loaves of your delicious whole wheat bread – one to eat and one to freeze. Again, so easy and straightforward. We can’t wait to eat up the yummy results. I’m with you – once you bake your own bread there’s no going back to store bought! ~ Kathy, Naples, Florida.”

~ They turned out just perfect. Thanks again for your lovely Easter egg photo.  – jenny

RICK MADE MY NO  KNEAD BREAD

“Amazing!! Thanks Rick.”

~ Great photo, thank you very much.  – jenny

DREW (from Alabama) MADE MY WHOLE WHEAT LOAF, NO  KNEAD BREAD, CINNAMON ROLLS, JELLY DONUTS & SWEET POTATO CHOCOLATE CAKE – WOW!

“Jenny and team, A) My Dad (David Woods) owns a television station that syndicated your show for years! What a small world! B) I found your recipes on YouTube and your website and got way into baking in February. The bread aisle at the grocery store is attached. But my family had had LOTS of bread thanks to you!  And cinnamon rolls, jelly donuts, and sweet potato chocolate cake! Thanks so much for the recipes!”

~ Your photos are fantastic and I love that we have a connection from my show. Thank you so very much for taking time to send all of this. ❤️  – jenny (…no team, just me…)

KATHY (from Florida) MADE MY EASTER BREAD

“Hi Jenny, Here is my rendition of your Easter Bread. I divided the dough into three “ropes” and braided them and didn’t have golden raisins so had to use red and I added 1 tsp of cinnamon to dough. It smelled heavenly while baking. We can’t wait to try some. Thank you for your inspiration and easy tasty recipes!”

~ It looks beautiful and I love those hanging Easter eggs. Thank you and Happy Easter.  – jenny

“LATA” MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD

“I made this bread today and result is awesome!!! Thanks for sharing this recipe ??”

~ I’m glad it turned out so well. Thank you for the photos.  – jenny

TARA (from Canada) MADE MY CINNAMON ROLLS & YELLOW CAKE into CUPCAKES

“Hi Jenny! I bake your cinnamon rolls all the time! I always have to double the batch in this house. I use 1/2 whole wheat flour and 1/2 white flour. I ice with a cream cheese icing. HUGE HIT in my house! And I baked cupcakes from your one bowl yellow cake recipe. Easter cupcakes! Made a cream cheese icing for them too. Delicious!”

~ Thank you for sending more photos. That is some serious icing on those cinnamon rolls! ?  – jenny

DOMINIQUE (from Florida) MADE MY PAN PIZZA

“Jenny, Your recipes have yet to disappoint.  This pan pizza was so easy and utterly scrumptious.  Actually, my entire family voted it the BEST they’ve ever tasted and want me to add it to our weekly menu. Thanks again, Dominique (Florida).”

~ I’m happy to know it was such a big hit. Thanks so much for your photos.  – jenny

DEB (from Indiana) MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD

“Jenny, Thank you so much for the most incredible bread recipe! I am a bread person too, and there’s something about bread fresh from the oven that brings so much joy. By the way, I baked this in an oven-safe stoneware insert (removed from my slow cooker) with a cookie sheet over it as a lid. It worked beautifully! ~ Deb from Indiana.”

~ Thanks for your photo and a special thanks for including the vessel you used – that will help a lot of people.  – jenny

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

DOUG MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD

“First try – it came out great. Everyone thought that I’d purchased it! They were surprised to learn that it was made from scratch. Added thyme and sesame seeds. What do you think? The Pink Gloves are a nice touch. Thanks for the great recipe.”

~ I think it looks awesome, with beautiful cracks and your additions were perfect. – jenny

JERRI-LEE MADE MY SOFT OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

“Thank you for your excellent recipe Jenny. I utilised both wholewheat and white flour, incorporated flaxseed and barley. As I am diabetic I substituted sugar with watermelon in one batch. My hubby loves  both batches  and demolished them with English Cheddar Cheese. Thank you so much for the quarrantine treats. ~ Jerri-Lee Lovell-Barrow (Mrs.).”

~ I’m glad you were able to adjust them to your needs. Thank you for your photo. – jenny

ASHLEY (from Germany) MADE MY QUICK & EASY CHOCOLATE CAKE

“Hi Jenny! We are from the U.S., but currently stationed in Germany. I made your Quick & Easy Chocolate Cake this afternoon and it was a total hit! I only have two small 6 inch cake pans, so I divided the batter as evenly as possible, used your frosting in between the layers, and voila! We are down to 4 eggs on day 30 of our quarantine, and I have to say, we didn’t miss the egg or butter one bit—your recipe is absolutely decadent! Best wishes to you and your family—stay healthy! ~ Ashley Andrade.”

~ My cake is in Germany! Does that make it a “German Chocolate Cake?” ? – jenny

ENZA (& her 11-year old daughter) MADE MY CINNAMON ROLLS  & PACZKI

“Hi Jenny, I love baking now! Your recipes and videos are so easy to follow and with very few ingredients makes it even easier to bake. My 11 year old daughter loved baking the cinnamon rolls and the Polish doughnuts with me. Thank you. Regards, Enza.”

~ Everything looks great. Congrats to your daughter for learning how to bake. ~ jenny

DOMINIQUE (from Florida) MADE MY CHOCOLATE CAKE

“Hi Jenny, I just made your chocolate cake and it’s DELICIOUS!  A few modifications–1 c. coffee instead of water,  semi-sweet chocolate chips added to the batter,  substituted Kahlua for the vanilla in the icing (I ran out). Anyway, it turned out great.  Thanks for a quick and easy cake recipe. ~ Dominique, From Sunny Florida.”

~ Thank you for your photo. A few other people have also used coffee – sounds good! ~ jenny

PAUL (from Canada) MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD

“Hi Jenny..again, yr no knead bread is a most wonderful & quick recipe that you have shared. In my latest baking, instead of using (hot) tap water, I substituted the saved (reheated) water from boiling potatoes. The starch from the potatoes added a “nice” flavour to the no knead bread & created a most delicious bread. I used my Kitchen Aid cast iron pot (fm CTC) but upped yr ingredients to 1 1/3 times eg 4 cups flour, 2 C potatoe water etc to fill my oval pot. Ciao fm Kitchener.”

~ What a great idea to use potato water. Thank you from a fellow Canuk. ?? ~ jenny

LINDA (from California) MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD, CHOCOLATE CAKE & PAN PIZZA

“Hi Jenny, I was lucky enough to come across your cooking videos on YouTube – I’ve always loved your humor!  Made the bread in my tiny 2.5-quart dutch oven and it still turned out great.  My son and I made your pizza dough but forgot it was proofing it the cold oven when he turned it on to pre-heat for making cookies.  Tried again and the pizza was the best pan pizza we have ever had!  My daughter made your chocolate cake last night and I’m surprised there is that one piece left today.  We are definitely making pizza again tomorrow.  Thank you for the yummy recipes and the fun you put into sending them out there! ~ Linda Mo, from Nipomo, California.”

~ Wow, you have been busy. Thank you very much. Stay well. ~ jenny

LAURA (from California) MADE MY FOCACCIA BREAD

“Hi Jenny, Here is a photo of the Focaccia Bread I made. I made one last night and ate it so fast I forgot to take pictures. It was so good I made another one today. Thank you for the easy recipe. I also have your deep dish pizza dough proofing for tonight. Sheltering at home in Santa Maria, California.”

~ Focaccia is one of my favorites. Thanks so much for your photo. ~ jenny

CAROL MADE MY ZUCCHINI CHOCOLATE CAKE

“Hi Jenny, I made your chocolate zucchini cake recipe. I tweaked it, using half a cup of coconut flour in place of regular flour. I think my zucchini was a bit dry and added a couple of tablespoons of water. I think I might add 2 tablespoons of cream cheese to add a little more moisture to the mix. Or serve with a dollop of whip cream or vanilla ice cream. I also used a bundt pan – will need to double the recipe to have it a traditional size bundt cake. Mine is a little shorty as you can see! You’re the best – thanks for sharing your wit and recipes! Be safe. Best regards, Carol Hemingway aka Daisy likes to cook.”

ANDREW (from the UK) MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD & CHICKEN POT PIE

“Dear Jenny, I stumbled across your site looking for bread recipes and in two days I have tried two things, both have worked out brilliantly.  And your videos are such fun to watch too, as well as being informative and helpful.  Sorry that that Chicken Pot Pie is not in the right sort of dish, but it still worked brilliantly in this small baking tray, with no overflowing sauce, and with the pastry just plonked on top!  Hope you are staying well during the crazy Coronavirus times.”

~ Thank you for these inspiring photos. It’s good to know that the pot pie works in other shapes just as well. ?~ jenny

9-YEAR OLD SVEA (from Minnesota) MADE MY CHOCOLATE CAKE

“Hello!  My mother in law recently sent me your recipe for bread that I will try. My 9 year old (Svea) has been baking up a storm since the quarantine began.  Her first recipe was your chocolate cake and frosting.  It was fabulous and it disappeared quickly! ~ Amy, Lakeville, MN.”

~ WOW! I Love Love Love this photo and to know that Svea has a love for baking is wonderful!! Svea, keep it up – I can see your family is so proud of you and so am I that you chose my recipe. I look forward to your next creation. ❤️ ~ jenny

FRAN (from Georgia) MADE MY SIMPLE WHOLE WHEAT BREAD & APPLE PIE

“I Think it’s the Aldi Yeast ?- Well, bummer.  I have tried Whole Foods to Fresh Market, Publix to Kroger, Sprouts to Walmart, Target, and beyond.  NO yeast to be found, but finally found some at Aldi. Alas, no Gelson’s here and I don’t know if this yeast is old because the date is funky plus it’s made in Turkey!  Oy vey. Anyhoo, this is the wheat bread rise after 45 minutes.  Bummer! What a waste. Thanks Jennie… love your recipes, especially your apple pie! – Fran Russell.”

~ Oh, I’m so sorry. I feel your pain, I really do. My only suggestion is to proof the yeast (google “how to proof yeast” and maybe it will be good and something else was the problem, possibly the liquid wasn’t warm enough. Meantime, you could still leave it out overnight to see if it rises (nothing to lose). ?~ jenny“Well, it’s a miracle! I thought my low rising dough might be a throw away, then saw again that the bread rises a lot in the oven. So I tossed it in.  Indeed! I’ve never baked before quarantining, and it’s a miracle!  Family favorite?  Apple pie, but they haven’t tried this amazing 90 minute wheat bread! Thanks again Jenny! ~ Fran Russell.”

Wow, that’s great news. I’m so glad to hear it. You just proved that we should always trust a good recipe and keep going. I’m so happy for you! ?? – jenny“I only had a 10 inch pie plate so stretched the dough to make it fit for this fabulous apple pie.  My family’s favorite thing I’ve ever made with just the right amount of sugar and cinnamon/nutmeg.  I really needed the instructions on the apple piece size.  Thank you Jenny! – Fran.” (Your pie is perfect! – jenny)

HOLLY MADE MY CHICKEN POT PIE

“I made this this morning and will have it for lunch…anyone know how to reheat it?? I’m assuming put it back in the oven at 350 might work (?) Thanks you Jenny…your recipes are the best ?”

~ What a beautiful pie, thank you! I reheat by putting foil inside the pan and pushing it up against the exposed  filling so the filling stays put,  and I leave the top crust exposed. I put it in a 350 oven but don’t remember for how long. I hope that makes sense.  ~ jenny

KATHRYN (from Texas) MADE MY FOCACCIA BREAD

“Hi Jenny, Here’s a pic of my Focaccia bread that I tried today. It turned out great. All I had was AP flour. I’m here in Texas sheltering in place, I do not work for Morton salt…lol.”

~ I just made some yesterday. Yours looks nice and crispy. Thank you!  ~ jenny

I am thrilled every time someone sends a photo of one of my recipes. My favorite this week is from Valerie, who staged a beautiful table to show off her quick & easy chocolate cake. Actually she made two, one with sugar and one with splenda and she noted that they, “seemed the same in texture and flavor.” Good to know. Thank you, Valerie.

To see more photos sent by home cooks all over the world, click here.

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. (I post them manually so you won’t see it right away.) Use this link to send your photo: YourPhotos@JennyCanCook.com

DOMINIQUE MADE MY CABBAGE ROLLS

“Dear Jenny, These were AMAZING!  I used cabbage from my husband’s garden and fresh tomatoes as well.  My family loved it.  The pic is taken before they were baked in the oven.  Love the tip for placing cabbage leaves on top before baking.  They were so moist and yummy. Thanks for the great recipe. ~ Dominique. Btw, I am half Polish. ?”

~ I can only imagine how great these would be with fresh garden cabbage. Thank you very much. ~ jenny

JOAN MADE MY SIMPLE WHOLE WHEAT BREAD

“This is the bread, just out of the oven.  I have had so many failures with bread baking that I gave up for years.  And then I saw your recipe.  It came out beautifully, but I would like it a little browned on top.  I will not tent it with foil until maybe the last five minutes.  I also split the top and drizzled a little butter, resulting in a moist, flavorful bread.  Thank you, thank you!”

~ Thank you for your photo and I’m glad you got your bread mojo back! ? ~ jenny

KATHY MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD ROLLS

“Hello Jenny, It is my honor to find you and use your recipes.The very first time I cooked bread , was your recipe . I always thought it’s very hard to make a bread but you are making everything absolutely easy and FUN ? Thank you so much . Look sooo good and was so delicious ? Best regards, ~Kathy Alimi.”

~ Your rolls turned out perfect and I like the sesame seeds on top. Thank you for the photo. ~ jenny

CYNTHIA MADE MY EASY CRISPY FOCACCIA BREAD

“Cynthia made this delicious bread from Jenny’s recipe!  Thank you.”

~ Thank you so much! I love this recipe and now I have to make some tonight!  ~ jenny

ANH (from California) MADE MY SOFT & CHEWY OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

“Hi Jenny, We live in the South Bay  area of Los Angeles.  I had finally got a hold of 2 bags of unbleached flour after 3 weeks of searching high and low for them.  With the quarantine order, baking saves my sanity, not to mention my family’s. Here are my first try at your Soft & Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies.  Thank you for sharing.”

~ They look perfect and I think chewy cookies are comforting. Thank you for your photo. ~ jenny

GRACE (from New Zealand) MADE MY PIZZA DOUGH & CHOCOLATE CAKE

“Hi Jenny , So thrilled my husband discovered your easy, simple and most of all delicious recipes.I made your egg free dairy free chocolate cake and I tell you it was a hit! ( have sneaked a bit of Baileys on the icing ??) It was yum) And also tried your pizza dough couple of times and it was the perfect homemade pizza dough I’ve ever tried. You’ve made our lockdown a not so gloomy place. Thanks  More power to you and keep safe.  Cheers from New Zealand ~ Grace. ❤”

~ My pizza dough is in New Zealand! That’s a tasty looking pizza and luscious looking cake. Thanks for sending your photos. Stay well. ❤️ ~ jenny

CINDY (from Trinidad) MADE MY CINNAMON ROLLS & OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

“Hi Jenny ..I’m from Trinidad..made these…didn’t have a round pan…but it turned out great..thank you. Thank you for the recipes. ~ Cindy.”

~ Thanks for the great photos. They both look really yummy! ~ jenny

NANA (from Canada) MADE MY QUICK & EASY SPROUTED WHEAT BREAD

“Hi Jenny, I made your Q & E sprouted wheat bread recipe, using Anita’s sprouted spelt flour (from Costco.)  It turned out great thanks for sharing the recipe! ~ Nana from Manitoba Canada.”

~ Your bread is so beautifully tall. And thanks for the Costco tip. (I’m from Ontario ??)~ jenny

HOLLY MADE MY NO KNEAD CRUSTY ROLLS INTO HOT DOG BUNS

“Made a batch of your No Knead 2 Hour Crusty Rolls into hot dog buns for dinner tonight, they were so good! When this time of social distancing and self-quarantine is over, I will make these to contribute to the many cookouts we will go to ?”

~ I love this! Thanks very much for sharing your photo and this great idea. ~ jenny

NICOLE MADE MY FASTER NO KNEAD BREAD

“My first time making bread! We’re so excited to have this with our Zuppa Toscana tonight. Thank you for the Faster no knead bread recipe and great video! ~ Nicole. ?”

~ I’m glad to hear it and Zuppa Toscana sounds so good with this bread! ~ jenny

THERESA MADE MY QUICK & EASY CHOCOLATE CAKE AND CINNAMON ROLLS

“I don’t know how I found your website  but I am so glad I did.  I made your chocolate cake 2 days ago and your cinnamon rolls today.  They are the best ever….thank you so much for making your recipes so easy to follow.”

~ Thank you for the photos. I’m glad you found me too. ? ~ jenny

• Always aerate your flour before measuring.
• If you don’t aerate your flour your dough will be too dry.
• Aerating is NOT the same as sifting.
• Do not sift flour before measuring unless the recipe indicates it.
• See how to aerate flour in this short video.

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. (I post them manually so you won’t see it right away.)Use this link to send your photo: YourPhotos@JennyCanCook.com

SANDY MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD

“Hi Jenny, I tried your recipe today and it came out amazing! It’s my first time making bread and I wanted to thank you for your truly forgiving dough recipe. I wanted to share the photos with you:

~ You’ve been busy. Thank you for the photos and for sharing all the details. ~ jenny

VALERIE MADE MY QUICK & EASY CHOCOLATE CAKE(S)

“One made with sugar, one with splenda. Seemed the same in texture and flavor.”

~ Thank you for these beautiful cakes and for sharing the information about splenda. ~ jenny

LISA MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD

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~ I really like this bread when it bakes longer and gets nice and brown. Thank you. ~ jenny

PAUL (from Canada) MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD

“Hey Jenny..been making no knead bread (ones you let rise overnight) for couple years. But yr recipe is so much simpler & FASTER, with wonderful results. I use an oval Kitchen Aid cast iron pot – like the shape better than round – but upped yr ingredients by 1 1/3 times ie 4 cups flour etc, to fill my pot. Increased quantities work fine. Shaping the parchment paper into the oval shape (folds around perimeter) results in all sorts of interesting ridges on sides, as the dough shapes itself into it. Thnx so much for sharing this, as well as all yr other recipes. Love them ALL. Regards. ~ Paul A. (Kitchener, Ontario, Canada)”

~ I love the oval shape. Thanks for your photos. I’m from just down the road – London! ?? ~ jenny

M. JOHNSON MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD ON THE GRILL

“Doing mine on the grill!!! At home because of COVid-19.”

~ Now we know that it works on the grill. Thank you!~ jenny

DONNA MADE MY CINNAMON ROLLS

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~ Thank you for the photo. They look perfectly yummy. ~ jenny

DOHI (from Georgia) MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD AND PACZKI

“Jenny, you have the best recipes. Thank you so much for making your recipes available to us in written and video form. The steps are so simple and they actually work!  The baked goods taste great. Much appreciated. ~ Dohi. (I’m from Peachtree City, Georgia) ?”

~ Thank you very much. Everything turned out beautifully. ~ jenny

LARRY (from Illinois) MADE MY CHICKEN POT PIE

“Greetings from Illinois! Just finished my take on your chicken pot pie. Your recipe with my senior moments! Didn’t re-watch your video before I started…..remembered that you put the egg wash on the (crust) pan ….hey, it was white!and I guess the cast iron pan was from another video. The crust got a little thin since I put it top and bottom like store bought. It came out great and tasted great. Thanks for all your great recipes and videos. I did re watch your video with my glasses on! ~ Larry”

~ Well that sure looks good to me, and I’m wearing my glasses! ? ~ jenny

FÉ MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD

“Hi Jenny! I discovered your YouTube channel and made this bread for the first time based on your No Knead Bread recipe. I divided it into two parts because I have a smallish Dutch oven and I only have a convection toaster oven available at my apartment. I made modifications to the recipe by including black olives and pepper Jack cheese and topping one of the loves with Maldon salt. Both came out so yummy that my boyfriend and I ate them all in the same evening. I love your colorful kitchen set up and your enthusiasm for what you make shows through in your videos and is very inspiring. Warm regards, Fé.”

~ It’s quite impressive to make this in a convection toaster oven. Thanks so much for sharing. ~ jenny

“GAGA” (from Arizona) MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD

“Jenny, Your sweet nature and your videos and recipes have made our self-quarantine sane!! I have been baking and cooking for over 50 years now and you are proof that there is always so much more to learn! Here is my THIRD loaf of the crusty no knead bread! Since I have my 11 year old grandson with Autism that is gluten free and his parents living with me, would you have ANY recipes made with almond flour in your arsenal? You are a blessing to us all, dear Jenny! Warmly, “GaGa.”

~ Thank you for your great photos. I only have one almond flour recipe – (Chocolate Chip Cookies) ~ jenny

TAZ (from New York) MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD

“Hello Jenny, I’m a fellow Canadian, but living and working in New York (for the United Nations). Here is my first-ever attempt at homemade bread – the kids are raving about it, so I think that it means it turned out well. I’ve already been asked when the next loaf will be ready! Thank you so much!  Very best, Taz.”

~ I can see why the the kids raved about it. Congrats on your first of many more to come. ~ jenny

CHARMAINE (from Australia) MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD

“Hello from australia. Jenny love your bread recipe its works everytime im so obsessed . Hi from australia. Thank you for such a great recipe . I had never made bread before now i am obsessed with it. #Carona cooking time. ~ Charmaine xx.”

~ Thanks so much for your photo… all the way from Australia! Awesome!  ~ jenny

KRISTINA (from Barbados) MADE MY SOFT OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

“THE KIDS ATE THEM IN A FEW HOURS.”

~ They don’t last very long around here either. Thank you for your photo.   ~ jenny

HOLLYRAE (from Vermont) MADE MY NO KNEAD CRUSTY ROLLS & BREAD

“I am so glad to have found your recipe for these GREAT rolls! So easy and so good. Hard to believe that such a nice crust can be obtained without throwing water in the oven or spraying or anything like that. Flavor of the roll is nicely balanced; texture/chew is fabulous. Looking forward to a time when I can bake a batch of these for family gatherings! Thank you for a fabulous, fool proof, easy, delicious recipe!! ~ HollyRae in Vermont.”

~ Thank you for sending your photos and for taking time to write. Stay well! ~ jenny“Thank you for this marvelous recipe! my first attempt today and it is so good. I only had a 3 qt. Corning dish with a lid, but it seemed to do the trick. My loaf doesn’t look as gorgeous as yours (not as browned) but it still looks like it came right from a rustic bread bakery. Can’t wait to try a slice, toasted, with coffee tomorrow. Thank you for this fabulous recipe! My bread looks and tastes as if from an artisan bakery. ? ?”

Where’s all the bread? The shelves are empty these days and most of us can’t buy bread. That’s why I’m here! ? If you’ve never baked bread before, I’m here to say you can do it. My bread recipes are very popular because they’re easy. You’ll see a lot of comments like, “This is the first time I’ve ever baked bread and I’m never buying store bought again.”

To help first time bread makers, I’ve put together a list below of some of my easiest and most popular bread recipes. The silver lining in the bread shortage is that you might like your homemade bread so much, you may never go back! Everyone, take care and be well.

Simple Whole Wheat Bread (pictured above)

Simple White Bread

Faster No Knead Bread

2-Hour Fastest No Knead Bread

Easy Honey Wheat Bread

Easy White Bread

Faster No Knead Whole Wheat Bread

More Easy Breads

Kohl’s sells a Dutch oven from Food Network for around $60 (oven safe to 500°F). The ideal size, 5-quart, is on sale now (March 21) online for $48. THIS IS NOT A PAID ENDORSEMENT, JUST SHARING INFORMATION.

Now more than ever we all need a strong immune system. I’m highlighting some important foods that can help keep us all strong and healthy. Although healthy when eaten fresh, red peppers, carrots, and spinach provide even more nutrients when cooked. Below you will find some specific easy recipes that each incorporate at least one of these immune boosting foods.

Almonds/Nuts: Granola Bars

Red Peppers: Chicken & Peppers, Sweet & Sour Chicken

Dark Chocolate: Chocolate Almond Clusters, Dark Chocolate Fudge Brownies

Garlic: Spaghetti with Olive Oil & Garlic, (+Most of my Main Dishes)

Mushrooms: Easy Chicken & Mushrooms

Olive Oil: Greek Salad Dressing

Tomatoes: Quick & Easy Spaghetti Sauce, Quick & Easy Tomato Soup, Spaghetti with Cherry Tomatoes

Black Beans:  Fast Rice & Beans, Mexican Black Bean Casserole, Rainbow Bean Salad,

Sweet Potatoes: Oven Roasted Sweet Potato Fries, Roasted Vegetables, Sweet Potato Chocolate Cake

Spinach: 15-Minute Veggie Pasta, Greek Spinach Rice, Spinach-Walnut Pesto

Salmon: Salmon Patties, Easy Broiled Salmon

Carrots: Sweet Creamy Carrots, Chicken Veggie Rice, Beef Sew, Roasted Vegetables

Sardines: Sardine Cakes

❤️ Take care, everyone. Eat well ~ be well. ❤️