quarantine cooking

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Most of us are not grocery shopping as often as we used to and that includes me. I go once a week during the “geezer hour” when they open early for us seniors. So I had to figure out the best way to store my cut fruit and veggies so they would last all week. I always have some crudité on hand as well as cut papaya or melon. I store them in those Glad plastic containers and I noticed that moisture always accumulated inside but on the underside of the lid and moisture is not a friend to cut fruit or vegetables.

I tried lining the container with a paper towel but the moisture still did its damage. Then I tried putting a piece of paper towel or a napkin on top of the fruit to keep the moisture from dripping down on the fruit. Guess what? It works! The paper on top of the cut fruit keeps the excess moisture away and now my cut papaya keeps all week and my crudité of carrot & cucumber slices and cabbage wedges stays fresh twice as long as before. I just wanted to share this tip for everyone else who is eating lots of fruits and veggies. You ARE eating lots of fresh fruit and vegetables, right? What was that?  “I try…???”  Don’t get me started! ?

Fresh fruit and vegetables are the lifeline to good health. ???? So here’s a new rule: You can’t make any of my breads until you’ve had some fruit and veggies. Don’t make me come over there! ?

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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

CATHERINE (from Canada) MADE MY CHICKEN POT PIE VARIATION

– I’m glad you’re enjoying my recipes. Thanks for all the details and good luck with the cabbage rolls! –  jenny

MELINDA MADE MY LEMON BROWNIES

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– Thank you for the luscious photos and the personal hand-held touch. –  jenny

WILLIAM MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD

“My first ever loaf. Thank you.”

– Congratulations and enjoy. Thank you for the photo. –  jenny

LYNN (from Texas) MADE MY PAN PIZZA & ENGLISH MUFFINS

“LibraryLynn – Houston, TX – 2nd try using parchment paper with sticky old cast iron pan. Worked well, was still crisp and delicious even though temps were reduced a little bit. Double Yum! Thanks Jenny.”

– I’m glad you worked it out and clearly, it was worth the effort, and your English muffins look perfect. Thank you!  –  jenny

I made these a few weeks ago…so easy and delicious.  A friend of mine who is a chef said they looked just perfect!  I pass your website on to the cooks I know.  LibraryLynn – Houston, TX

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

NANCY (from Canada) MADE MY NO KNEAD CIABATTA BREAD

“I absolutely love this bread. I have made it with all-purpose and I have subbed 1 cup of wholewheat for 1 cup of the AP flour. It is always delicious and keeps well for several days in a plastic bag on my counter. Wonderful texture and flavour. I turn on my oven light a little ahead of time and let it rise for 35 minutes in there. Then pull it out and heat the oven. Watch the video if it’s your first time and you will see what I mean.  It is so easy. ~ Nancy, Vancouver, B.C.”

– That does look really good. Thanks so much for sending the photo.  –  jenny

ATHENA (from Canada) MADE MY SIMPLE WHITE BREAD

“Greetings from Vancouver, Canada. Jenny, I just made your simple white ?. My kitchen smells heavenly!!! Thanks again for a great easy recipe. I brushed the tops with some melted butter to give it a glossy look. Hope  you are keeping well …..Athena.”

– I am definitely brushing melted butter on my next loaf! Thank you for your photo.  –  jenny

VICTORIA (from Northern Ireland) MADE MY CINNAMON BUNS

“Hi. We’re in Lockdown in Northern Ireland and today I used your YouTube video to make cinnamon buns. They’re awesome! Thank you. ~ Victoria.”

– I love the progression photos – thank you so much for sending them across the pond.  –  jenny

MANI MADE MY SOFT & CHEWY OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

“Jenny,  Your oatmeal cookie recipe is great. I added chia seeds, almond flour and all puRpose flour in equal proportion instead of just all purpose flour, and one egg. The cookies are great. My kids loved them.”

– Thank you. It’s good to know that this recipe is so adaptable.  –  jenny

CATHERINE (from Michigan) MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD

“I’m sending a photo of the first loaf of bread I’ve ever made. Like everyone, I tried for weeks and weeks to get yeast with no success. In that time, I accidentally stumbled onto your website and started studying your articles. I can’t explain why I felt the NEED to make bread, but a week ago I finally did IT. Thanks for sharing your recipes and for your inspiration! ~ Catherine, Bloomfield, Michigan.”

– Congratulations on you first loaf and thank you for sharing your photo. –  jenny

ATHENA (from Canada) MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD

“Hello Jenny from Vancouver Canada. Today I tried out your Faster no knead bread. It did not rise as much as I thought it should but still turned out good . I will definitely make it again. It also has a sourdough bread like texture. Thank you.”

– Thanks for your photo. For a better rise, make sure your oven is thoroughly preheated as it depends on that first blast of extreme heat, but it looks perfect to me. –  jenny

9-YEAR OLD OLIVIA (from Canada) MADE MY BRAIDED CINNAMON BREAD

“My 9 year old great niece, Olivia, made this delicious Braided Cinnamon Bread using your recipe, Jenny. Unfortunately, we didn’t capture a picture of the baked bread; it was devoured soon after being removed from the oven. Everyone loved it, isn’t she amazing!
Janice DeCoste Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.”

– Olivia, you go girl! ❤️ I am so happy to see you do such a fantastic job with my recipe. It’s amazing what you accomplished at just 9 years old.  I know your family is proud of you and so am I. Keep baking – it’s so much fun! A big hug from me! 🤗 – jenny

FEE (from China) MADE MY SESAME SEED HAMBURGER BUNS, BUTTERMILK BISCUITS & CINNAMON BREAD

“Hello from Beijing! Dear Jenny, I have baked your whole wheat bread and burger buns countless times after moving to China, and even more so during the pandemic situation because we weren’t stepping out to go to the bakery even! They turn out soft, moist and super yummy every single time! I also frequently make your easter bread and cinnamon raisin braided bread, it’s the perfect complement to my morning tea!! Thanks for your foolproof recipes!! Attaching pics of your sesame seed burger buns, buttermilk biscuits which I made with spinach in white sauce and your lovely cinnamon bread! Regards, Fee.”

– I am beyond excited to see my recipes in China!!! You are so kind to take time to send all of these photos. Thank you very much!! ❤️ jenny

“SUGARSWEETS” MADE MY NO KNEAD CRUSTY ROLLS

“So easy and so yummy! Thank you!!”

~Thank you for the photo. The rolls look good! – 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

CHARMAINE (from Australia) MADE MY BAKED ZITI

“Hello Jenny, Charmaine from Australia. Easy baked Ziti but with black beans  . Yummy thankyou. #carona cooking.”

~I’m so excited to see you in the photo! And baked ziti is one of my favorite dishes. Thank you so much!! ❤️ – jenny

JODY (from Washington) MADE MY EASY GRANOLA

“The first time I made this granola, I was definitely a little gun-shy, or I should say oven-shy. I thought it was really good and so did my grandkids, and we finished it all up. When I looked up the recipe to make a second batch and saw the photo of Jenny’s, I realized how ANEMIC (not toasted enough) my first batch was. Even though it was good, you are right Jenny; the extra toasting in the oven really makes it so much better. I feel Vindicated! Here’s my afternoon delight– blueberry and banana yogurt parfait with the best granola in the world! ❤️”

~You are so right about toasting it really well. Your serving method definitely beats mine (in a bowl with milk 🥛). – jenny

DULCE (from Spain) MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD

“Hi Jenny, I’m Dulce  from Girona, Spain and this is my no knead bread I baked following  your delicious recipe I’ll make it again.”

~It turned out really well. Thank you for you photos! – jenny

ANGIE (from Canada) MADE MY DARK CHOCOLATE FUDGE BROWNIES & NO KNEAD CRUSTY ROLLS

“Hi Jenny, It’s me Angie from Toronto. Today I made 2 pans of these brownies though it is my first time of doing them.  They turned out good; and that’s why I reserved for myself these in the plate. I know they’ll be gone in an instant.  Thank you once again for the wonderful recipe.”

~That’s a lot of brownies for one sitting!! ? I’m glad everything turned out and thank you.  – jenny“Thinking that my oven is still hot as I just finished baking the dark chocolate fudge brownies, so i thought of making these crusty rolls.  You were right Jenny, not only they were crusty when they came out of the oven, but even the next day , they were even crustier after we toasted them.  We all finished them .  Thanks again for the crusty recipe. ~ Angie.”

VICKI (from South Africa) MADE MY NO KNEAD CRUSTY ROLLS

“Hello Jenny. I am loving your site, all the way from Cape Town during Lockdown Level 3. Thanks.I made your No Knead Crusty Rolls with sesame and linseeds.  Turned out delicious. Next, your sesame seed hamburger buns and crusty bread (but in the oven, hope it works). Best wishes and stay well and safe. ~ Vicki.”

~They look wonderful! I may never make mine plain again. Thank you for taking time to send your photos.  – jenny

COLMAN MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD

“Love, love, love!  I was going to make a stew and wanted fresh bread.  I saw your recipe, and It WAS quick, easy, and delicious. Perfect for our dinner.  Thank you, Jenny!”

~Thanks for your photos and I agree this bread is the best thing to serve with stew. – jenny

BARB (from Georgia) MADE MY BOSTON CREAM PIE, CINNAMON ROLLS & CINNAMON RAISIN BREAD

“Hello, Jenny! I know this will seem as though I only make your sweets and breads – but I’ve also made lots of other stuff, but I just didn’t take photos! For instance, I’ve made your Meatloaf a BUNCH of times, but never took any photos. Maybe next time? haha! Anyway, here are some photos of your recipes I’ve made, Cinnamon Raisin Bread, Boston Cream Pie (LOVE LOVE LOVE this so I don’t make it often!), and yesterday I made your Cinnamon Rolls for the first time. I used a quick Orange Glaze instead of your Vanilla; just 1 C confectioners sugar, zest of 1 orange and the juice of 1 orange! Thank you SO much for all of your marvelous recipes and videos! Stay well and keep ’em coming! Best Regards, Barb Arden, Valdosta, GA.”

~Wow! Thank you for all these great photos! I’m with you on the Boston Cream Pie  – I love it too. ? – jenny

MILLY (from The UK) MADE MY FASTER NO KNEAD BREAD

“Hi Jenny. My name is Milly Woodard from Wiltshire in the UK. I made your No Knead Bread today in a Le Creuset casserole in my Aga. So delicious and crusty with a pillowy soft middle. Can’t stop eating it!”

~It looks good! I’m so glad you like it and thank you for sending your photo all the way from England! – jenny

VANESSA (from Brooklyn) MADE MY CINNAMON RAISIN BREAD

“Here’s my pics,  it was delicious! ~ Vanessa from Brooklyn,  NY.”

~That is a perfect swirl and looks so good. Thank you for sending these photos. – jenny

ELLA MADE MY NO KNEAD CRUSTY ROLLS

“From this morning. Thank you, they are delicious!”

~They look terrific. Thank you for your photo. (I love these rolls for breakfast!) – jenny

RINA MADE MY CINNAMON ROLLS

“First time ever that I bake Cinnamon Rolls…. It was DELICIOUS!!!  THANK YOU!!!”

~They look really good. Thank you so much for your photo. – jenny

ANOM MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD

“Hi Jenny. Tried Your recipe. It is crusty on the outside ? Baked using pyrex and baking Paper. Unfortunately some paper Stucked on the bread. Will try again without baking paper. The bread looks good though.”

~Thank you for your photos. If you can find a better quality parchment paper (mine is Reynolds) it won’t stick, but your loaf still turned out great! – 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

LIA & LUCCI (from The Philipines) MADE MY CHOCOLATE CAKE

“Hi again Jenny! This is Lia and Lucci from the Philippines! This time, we made your chocolate cake. It was our Lola’s birthday today (Lola means grandma in Filipino) and we wanted her to have a special one this year even though we’re in quarantine. So, we decided to make her birthday cake! We tried it out a couple of days ago just to practice, but our frosting became a glaze instead (we added too much milk). This time though, it turned out amazing and we made it a two layer cake. She really enjoyed it!”

~It looks beautiful. Please wish your Lola a Happy Birthday from me too. ? – jenny

JODY (from Washington) MADE MY OATMEAL PANCAKES

“What a delicious way to eat oats! I was unable to find whole wheat pastry flour but had cake flour and wheat flour on hand so I used 1/4 cup of each to equal the 1/2 cup pastry flour in your recipe. I’m looking forward to making them again and again. They really stick to your ribs! Speaking of ribs, I plan to try your rib recipe this weekend. ~ Jody from Olympia, WA.”

~I’m glad you liked them. I love anything with oats. Thank you for another fine photo. – jennyTHEN SHE HAD SOME FOR LUNCH.

“Had this is as a late lunch today.  Delicious!  Thx Jenny ? #DONTJUDGEME ~ Jody from Olympia WA.”

~I was going to judge you for this but then I saw your hashtag, and then I saw how good this looked, so never mind… ? – jenny

ATHENA (from Canada) MADE MY SIMPLE WHOLE WHEAT BREAD

“Hi Jenny, Its Athena from Vancouver Canada. I ran out of bread ( have been making the basic white bread) and decided to make whole wheat bread as it was simple and done in 90 minutes. Turned out great! Thank you for the video and simple instructions. Another keeper !”

~Thank you for another great photo. By the way, this bread makes really good French toast. – jenny

TATIYANNA (from Canada) MADE MY CHOCOLATE CAKE

“Hi Jenny! Love that we too have the Slavic connection! My parents are from Russia and have family in London, Ontario! Love seeing your videos as they make me feel so empowered. All the food you make is so manageable, so easy, and your smooth encouraging words and extra tips – you are like the friend I never had but always wanted. (Silly huh! I’m a single mom with 4 teenagers and lost my job!) Who knew that quarantine would bring such comfort to families with your videos. So here is a photo or two with this following caption: ‘A little chocolate cake with your icing, to help my daughter Isabella, get through socials 8! Yummy!’ Thank you so much from Vernon BC!”

~I’m with Isabella. The frosting must all get eaten! ? Thank you for the photos and all the best to you and your family. – jenny

GARY & LIZ (from Canada) MADE MY WHITE BREAD

“This is an amazing recipe and I was thrilled at how easy it was! One was the white, and the other I added 2 tsp. cinnamon and a cup of raisins, and it was so good. It doesn’t compare to store bought, that’s for sure. The first good loaves I’ve made, and now its fun to make bread! Thanks so much for sharing!”

~Thank you for your photos. I’m also a big fan of cinnamon raisin bread, toasted, with butter and some cinnamon/sugar on top. ? – jenny

JENNY D (from New York) MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD

“Dear Jenny, My mom baked the best bread and I never ever tried to do it too. She passed on to her home from home in March and this month, I found your recipe and tried it. THANK YOU! I feel her in me when I smell the aroma in my home.  My hubby, children and grandchildren all love it and think I am amazing! My next venture is your meatloaf! ? Jenny Dennis, Chappaqua NY.”

~I am moved to know that my recipe revived such a good memory of your mother. ? Thank you. ❤️ – jenny

ATHENA (from Canada) MADE MY CINNAMON ROLLS & CINNAMON-RAISIN “TUNNELS” BREAD

“Hi Jenny, My cinnamon buns. Thank you. Your recipe was easy to follow and it sure helps with the video. ~ Athena, Vancouver, BC.”

~Thanks a lot for taking time to send your photo. I can almost smell the cinnamon! – jenny“Jenny, made this on the weekend. It was a great hit. I will lower my oven temp a bit next time so it’s not that burnt ( i also covered it in a tent foil as you had suggested) Regardless all I can say is the house Smelt great and it was DELICIOUS..”

~The glaze is beauiiful and yes, it seems like your oven runs a little hot. Thank you for the great photo.– jenny

TERRI (from Oklahoma) MADE MY 20-MINUTE PIZZA DOUGH

“Hi Jenny, I love a black and green olive pizza – but hardly any pizza franchise makes them, so…. I went to my favorite site – JennyCanCook – and used your pizza dough recipe! Didn’t have a pizza pan, but my non-stick 8 inch cake pan worked perfect!  So YUM!! Thanks again for the recipes!! ~ Terri from OKC, From my home, sweet, home.”

~Thank you for the photos. It’s good to know that a cake pan works too. – jenny

MARY MADE MY 20-MINUTE PIZZA DOUGH

“Hi Jenny, I’ve made your pizza dough a million times and shared it with everyone I know who likes to make pizza! It comes out great every time (I use Trader Joe’s Garlic olive oil in the dough and on the pan.) Thank you!!”

~ I LOVE the idea of garlic flavored oil for the crust. Thank you for the tip and photo. (I always put peppers on mine?) – 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

CHAS MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD

“Your recipe with olive oil, a bit more salt AND most importantly Sesame Seeds. OMG it might be the perfect loaf of bread! Thanks so much for this recipe!”

~ That does look pretty amazing and I love sesame seeds! Thank you for the photo. – jenny

LIA & LUCCI (from The Philipines) MADE MY NO KNEAD CRUSTY ROLLS

“Hi Jenny!! This is Lia and Lucci again from the Philippines! We’re here to say that we made your no knead crusty rolls. We let them rise overnight and baked them this morning, and they turned out amazing! They were so crunchy and chewy and were delicious when paired with cream cheese.”

~ I love cream cheese on bread too. Thanks for sending more photos. – jenny

ANGELA (from Pennsylvania) MADE MY NO KNEAD WHOLE WHEAT & CIABATTA BREAD

“Jenny, I will thank you over and over for all of your wonderful recipes! Every one gets rave reviews from my family and friends. I’ve also been baking bread to give away to friends who are home and lonely.  Thank you and God bless you.  ~ Angela from Pennsylvania.”

~ Thank you for your photos. They both turned out great. – jenny

CHAS MADE MY WHOLE WHEAT NO KNEAD BREAD

“This is a pic of your No-Knead bread recipe made with 2 cups whole wheat flour and 2 cups of all-purpose flour. I increased the yeast to a teaspoon. It’s excellent but the regular all white flour version is out of this world.  I do use a bit more salt (1.5teaspoons) and a whole teaspoon of yeast and I add maybe a tablespoon of olive oil to the dough initially. My mom, my sister, and her kids all make this bread now. Thanks so much for making your video, we’re all a bit fatter but we love it.

I shared your video on Facebook and several friends make it now too. My sister added sesame seeds after resting the dough ( she spritzed it first with water) and says that works great. I may try that next time. I have made it in a cast-iron Dutch oven which come out great, a heavy pot with glass lid, an enamel 4.5 Qt pot,  and I can tell you that the 1.5 Qt enamel pan I tried is just TOO SMALL. It came out looking like a cake, but still tastes good.  Thanks again! Your bread is awesome!”

~ I’m a big fan of whole grain breads but I agree the white version is the best. Thanks for your photo!  – jenny

ANNA MADE MY 1 3/4 HOUR NO KNEAD BREAD

“Thank you for this very easy recipe!  I did make a change though.  I added 1 tbsp of salt and 1 tsp of sugar for beautiful color. ~ Anna DiNella.”

~ Thank you for your photo. I might try adding some sugar next time as well.  – jenny

KRYSTINA (from Singapore) MADE MY WHITE BREAD & NO KNEAD CRUSTY ROLLS

“Haven’t any confidence baking bread and had many failures. My first attempt and it was successful and the loaf is so delicious and moist . Thank you Jenny.”

~ I’m glad to hear it and thank you for taking time to send this great photo. – jenny

“I am beginning to see light at tunnel end. Last week my first attempt (at rolls) was a disappointment –  just didn’t make it. Today Is my second attempt and they are delicious – very happy with myself . Thank you again Jenny for the recipe that only needed a few steps and it worked miraculously.  Next project will be bbq ribs … stay tune.”

~ You are on a roll… pardon the pun. ? Thank you again for your lovely photos and good luck with the ribs! – 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

CATHY MADE MY PAN PIZZA & PEPPERONI PIZZA

“Hello Jenny, We made your Pan Pizza (added banana peppers) and Pepperoni Pizza (added black olives and mushrooms) last night. Different people like different crusts. Both turned out great and everyone was happy and satisfied. So, success! Thank you for all these easy, yet Really Good recipes. Oh, and we had made extra so we could try our hand at a calzone. It worked great for that, too. ~ Cathy.“

~ Wow! Thank you so much for these tantalizing photos! – jenny

BRAD (from Australia) MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD

“Hi from Australia! Wow, I love this recipe.  So quick and easy…just had to convert the oven temperature to Centigrade. Mine turned out magnificently and I’m no great cook.  Here’s a photo and thanks again. Brad.”

~ I’d say you are a great baker. This loaf looks wonderful, all the way from Australia!! Thank you. – jenny

JULIE MADE MY SIMPLE WHOLE WHEAT BREAD

“Hi Jenny! I just wanted to say thank you for making this video and the bread.  I love it! You’re the best. ~ Julie Steindel.”

~ Thanks for this great photo. I have the same glass pan with handles. – jenny

HELENA (from Hong Kong) MADE MY LEMON BROWNIES

“Hi Jenny. Greetings from sunny Hong Kong! I love your sense of humour and the ending of your lemon brownie video. I know you’re retired but please consider making some quarantine food videos – please please please – just a few? Kindest regards, Helena H.”

~ What a treat to see a bit of Hong Kong AND my lemon brownie. Thank you so much! – jenny

BAHIA (from Chicago) MADE MY APPLE PIE

“Hi Jenny, My name is Bahia and I’m from Chicago, IL. Huge fan of yours, and your recipes! Today my son asked for an apple pie so I quickly turned to your recipe to save the day. Here it is! It turned out SO delicious! Thank you for sharing your recipe!”

~ Your pie looks perfect. I’ve had a similar request here at home so I’ll be making one myself today. Thank you. – jenny

STALO (from Cyprus) MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD

“Hi Jenny! My name is Stalo and i am from Cyprus and 2 days ago i made your No Knead bread. My daughter loved it. Today i am making no knead rolls. We are not going to bakeries any more because of the coronovirus. I love cooking and baking and im doing it with love. I just start watching your videos. My mother watching your videos all the time and now me too! Thank for all your help.”

~ To see my bread being made in Cyprus is such a thrill! Thank you for sending the photo.  – jenny

LINDA (from Florida) MADE MY CHOCOLATE CAKE

“Just made this today. I’m really not a cake baker but my grandson likes chocolate cake so I thought I’d give it a try! Super easy. He is begging to cut it so I better go do that.  It’s OK now as long as I have a picture! Thank you! Linda Jones, Lake City, FL.”

~ I can see why he was anxious to cut it – it turned out beautifully. Thank him for waiting so you could take the picture. ? – jenny

CATHY MADE MY CINNAMON ROLLS

“Hello Jenny, this was my first time making cinnamon rolls. I’ve always had this fear of trying recipes that use yeast (long story) until I made a few of your  bread recipes. Now I just want to keep trying different ones. I thought I’d share these progressive photos I took during the process. Thanks for the recipe!”

~ Thank you for these great progression photos. I’m glad you have finally conquered yeast! – jenny

RACHEL (from Hong Kong) MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD

“Thanks Jenny! Hello from Hong Kong! Your no-knead bread recipe is definitely a BOMB! I am a bread person who literally live on bread every day, but I have not been confident enough to bake my own bread! Until I saw your recipe, I finally decided to give it a try. This is my first ever bread that I baked, and it was a huge success! Thank you so much! Stay safe and healthy. ?“

~ I’m so happy to receive your photo and congratulations on your first (but not the last!) homemade bread. 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

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

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.”