Not all of my experiments turn out. I only post them when they turn out many times and when my husbands says, “You can make that again!” Wait… is that a diss at all my other stuff? Here’s what I made this week…
Oatmeal banana muffins (without the crunchy top) – I sprinkled the tops with sugar for a crispy top.
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JENNA MADE MY OATMEAL COOKIES
“Found you through your YouTube channel during the pandemic but only recently started making your recipes beauxe I’m home with the baby for paid family leave. I never got into baking because it’s so calorie dense but knowing that you were health conscious made me trust you and inspired me to bake! Thank you for the recipe and keeping the website up! Please excuse my crusty wire rack!”
– Jenna, thank you for your photo. As for your wire rack, I am very familiar with crusty wire racks. I see your wire rack and raise you two crusty wire racks! 😀– jenny
GREG (from Colorado) MADE MY 5-MINUTE ALFREDO SAUCE & BRAN MUFFINS
“Hi – made your Alfredo sauce over whole wheat penne with broccoli for dinner and l also made your bran muffins added blueberries- because l am an overachiever 🙂 thanks for all you do!! Best – Greg in Colorado. PS- that is Pasqual – patron saint of the kitchen staring at the bran muffins with approval – got it on a trip to Santa Fe – one of my favorite spots!”
– That pasta dish looks delicious and healthy, too. And your bran muffins tell me your focus is on good health. Thank you for these great (and motivational) photos!– jenny
KEVIN MADE MY HOMEMADE APPLE PIE
“Jenny, here’s a picture of the beautiful Homemade Apple Pie my partner Kevin made today using your fabulous recipe. Thank you so much for sharing your recipes.“
– Gotta love a man who bakes! I just made apple pie myself and it takes a lot of work. And look at that fancy crust. Kudos to Kenny! 👏 – jenny
MIRELLA MADE MY 2-HOUR FASTEST NO KNEAD BREAD
“I made your 2 hr fastest no Knead bread twice now and it has become my favorite bread! I substitute 1/3 of bread flour with whole wheat flour for a little more fiber. It’s easy to make and delicious! Thank you!“
– That looks fantastic! It’s so good to know that this fastest version works with whole wheat flour. Thank you very much. – jenny
BETH MADE MY GRANOLA BARS
“Hi Jenny. I just baked a batch of your granola bars. I love my small baking tray. I dont have a 9 x 9 so use folded foil to adjust the size. Perfect bake. Especially love that this sheet fits in my toaster oven. I sprinkled cinnamon on top and at 325 it didnt burn. Great easy recipe. Thanks. ~ Beth from sunny Ontario.”
– Beth, thank you so much for these photos. It’s really helpful for other cooks to know how to use a larger pan to make these granola bars… and to know you can use a toaster oven, just like I do.Doubly helpful! ❤️ – jenny
CHRIS MADE MY WHOLE WHEAT BREAD & 20-MINUTE PIZZA DOUGH
“Hi Jenny, made your 20 minute pizza dough and whole wheat bread. Artichoke and pesto, plus cheese! Delicious! Easy! Thanks for your simple and reliable recipes. ALWAYS turn out perfectly!“
– Artichoke and pesto pizza sounds delicious! Thank you so much for the photo and for the compliments on my recipes. ❤️ – jenny
SYLVIA MADE MY TORTILLAS
“Your recipes never fail me. The were a big hit and easy to make.“
– Thank you for this lovely photo. We went out for Mexican food this week and when we had their tortillas, I was reminded how much better they are homemade. They take some work but it’s so worth it! – jenny
This is my most treasured cookbook, the one I learned how to cook with. It was published in 1968 and is still a classic today. I often refer to it and this time, I came across an old recipe for prune whip. I see a lot of people ask about how to make prune whip so I took a picture of the recipes (2 actually, one stovetop and one baked) and am posting them here for anyone who wants to make old fashioned prune whip, or maybe can use this recipe as a base for your own creation.
Prunes provide more than just fiber. They are full of nutrients like potassium, iron, vitamins B6 and K, lots of polyphenols, and boron for bones. Enjoy!
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CLAUDIA MADE MY FLATBREAD
“Making your blueberry muffins for breakfast with some Maine cranberries as family visiting for a week! And your flatbread! Easy and yum! Perfect first breakfast. Thank you, Claudia.“
– You just made me hungry! Your flatbread looks delicious and I love all those toasty grill spots. – jenny
IRENE MADE MY WHOLE WHEAT DINNER ROLLS
“These came out great. I used powdered milk with warm water, reduced salt to 1/2 teaspoon and sub with canola oil.“
– Irene, thank you for your photo. Your rolls look delicious and it’s good to know that powdered milk works too. – jenny
SYLVIA MADE MY DUTCH BABY PANCAKE
“Enjoyed this delicious Dutch Baby for breakfast. Your recipes are amazing! –Sylvia.“
– Now that’s the way to serve a pancake… with lots of healthy fruit! 🍓🍌🫐 Thank you for your great photo. – jenny
SUE MADE MY NO KNEAD FRUIT & NUT BREAD
“I used your recipe today and it turned out great. I tossed in some pine nuts, which I wanted to use up, and some pumpkin seeds…..I added just a little bit of water. This is a wonderful recipe. It makes a beautiful and satisfying loaf of healthy bread. I am looking forward to making it again.“
– Sue, your bread looks incredible – I wished mine looked that good. Thank you so much for sharing. – jenny
IRIS MADE MY 2-HOUR NO KNEAD BREAD
“Total success. My husband is asking for this to be baked for him forever … No more bought bread he says.“
– Iris, I can see why he said that. Your loaf looks beautiful! Thank you for the photo. – jenny
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MAREK (From England) MADE MY POPPY SEED ROLL & CHRUSCIKI
“Hi Jenny, Happy Easter. My first attempt at making Makowiec at Christmas last year resulted in the top bursting open revealing the mak under. I wrote to you and this photo is on your photos page…. ( ps it tasted as it should. ) Now for Easter, I baked my second Makowiec. And it was so much better, and the taste .. Mmmmmmm !! I still forgot to check during baking and should have covered it with foil half way through but it doesn’t affect the taste. I also baked the chrusty. Best Wishes ~ Marek from London, England.“
– Marek, I remember your first makowiec and I’m sure it was still delicious, served “open face.” 🙂 Your new one is beautiful as well as your chrusciki. Both of these recipes take some effort but they are so worth it. Thank you for sharing your (before & after) Easter photos. …love the spring daffodils! – jenny
KATHY’S GRANDDAUGHTERS MADE MY QUICK & EASY CHOCOLATE CAKE
“Made by my granddaughters for their moms birthday. It came out beautifully and was so good.“
– Kathy, I love this so much!! You just made my day seeing these two adorable little girls who baked a cake for their mom’s birthday. What a sweet thing to do and the cake looks beautiful, just like the bakers! ❤️ – jenny
RYAN (from California) MADE MY CHICKEN JAMBALAYA
“Hi Jenny! I have made so many of your recipes over the years but just stumbled upon your Chicken Jambalaya recipe. It was phenomenal. I can handle spicy food, so I used real Creole seasoning. It definitely cleared the sinuses! Thanks for a great recipe. Added bonus: I have enough leftover for three more meals. Best wishes, Ryan ~ Redondo Beach, California.“
– Your jambalaya looks so good! This is one of my favorite recipes and I love seeing the steam coming off your pan. Thank you for sharing this delicious photo. – jenny
MELODI (from Massachusetts) MADE MY QUICK & EASY CHOCOLATE CAKE
“Dear Jenny, when the hubs requested chocolate cake with vanilla frosting, I knew just where to turn! Followed your perfect recipes for both ~ and voila 🎉 Thank you for so kindly sharing your gift & passion for healthier & delicious eating 💝 With gratitude, Melodi (Massachusetts)“
– What a beautiful photo! That cake looks wonderful – I can almost taste it. Thank you.– jenny
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ALEXIS (from New Jersey) MADE MY EASY CRISPY FOCACCIA
“Hi Jenny, This is in response to my February 9, 2025 post. You wanted me to report back to you after I made your crispy focaccia in a pre-heated cast-iron skillet. I have made it three times since I posted, and I can actually say, it is phenomenal! My husband says that this is his favorite of all the breads I have made. I tend to agree. I did turn my cast-iron skillets over when I was preheating them, which gave them extra conditioning. I doubled the recipe, and made one in a 10 inch skillet, and the other one in a 12 inch skillet. Both turned out fabulous! I also added some Italian seasoning and fresh rosemary in the batter, as well as chopped rosemary only on the top with the sea salt and olive oil. Thanks again for such a mouthwatering recipe! ~ Alexis G from NJ.“
– Alexis, thank you so much for sending your photos. Now we all know these can turn out beautifully in a cast iron pan.– jenny
SHANNON MADE MY EASY ONE-BOWL YELLOW CAKE
“Thank you so much for this recipe! I followed it to the letter, adding the salt as suggested. The cake baked beautifully – golden, with a light crumb and not overly sweet. The cake is petite – just the right size for a small birthday party of 6-8 people. I will make this recipe again.”
– That is so pretty! The scalloped plate, colored sprinkles and candles – I love it! Happy Birthday to the lucky guest of honor. 🎈– jenny
DEBORAH MADE MY NO KNEAD CRUSTY ROLLS
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– Thank you for your photo. As it turns out, I just made my own crusty rolls today! – jenny
If this looks like the perfect apple, it might be too good to be true. Apples in their natural state are not glossy. So if you see an apple like this red delicious, don’t take a bite just yet. It might be like snacking on a candle because some apples are coated with wax to keep them fresh longer. It’s called “food-grade wax” but I’m not buying it. That’s like saying, “food-grade dirt.” It won’t kill you but do you want to swallow a spoonful of dirt? How about a spoonful of wax in your stomach?
I love red delicious apples and bought a few last week. When I ate the first one, I had a hard time chewing the skin. I couldn’t remember red delicious skin being so hard to eat. Then I remembered reading about wax on apples and I was sure this apple was coated so I decided to try removing it. I scraped it with a small paring knife and was shocked to see how much wax came off this small 3-inch apple.
Imagine how much is on a big apple! So when you see a glossy, shiny apple, it just takes a second to scrape it once with a knife to test for wax. No wax? Enjoy the apple and the skin, which has more nutrients than the inside. If you see wax, you can scrape it off with a knife or you can drop the apple into boiling water for 5 seconds to melt the wax, then rub it off with a coarse towel. Keep the wax away and eat an apple a day. 🍎
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LORNA (from Canada) MADE MY OWN PERSONALIZED CANNISTER
“It’s as First. Re-organizing the pantry! 🙂 Lorna, New Brunswick, Canada.“
– Lorna, I am honored to have this special place in your pantry. It means even more that it comes from my home country. 🇨🇦 Thank you so much! – jenny
ROSE MADE MY SOFT WHOLE WHEAT SANDWICH BUNS
“Thanks so much Jenny. I have been baking your recipes for a few years now. Always wonderful.“
– Thank you for this lovely photo. They turned out beautifully and I’m so glad you’re happy with my recipes. – jenny
BETH (from Canada) MADE MY OATMEAL MUFFINS
“Hi Jenny from snowmageddon Ontario. I made your new oatmeal muffin recipe last evening as the snow was falling. We love them so much I made a double batch (12) this morning. I added orange zest and raisens. A delicious snack in between shovelling, snowblowing and country skiing. Thanks for this 6 muffin recipe. I don’t always want to make a big batch. ~ Beth from Southwestern Ontario.“
– I’m so glad you like these muffins and thank you for the great photo. As for the other photo, it brings back memories of my growing up in southwestern Ontario (London) and seeing those huge piles of snow. It was play time! ☃️ – jenny
MOLLY MADE MY SOFT OATMEAL COOKIES NO BUTTER
“I tried your recipe. The cookies turned out great, not too sweet. I added walnuts to them for a healthier punch to them. I tried your instructions first and they came out more like a ball instead of a bit more flat like a cookie. So on my second batch I flatten them with the bottom of a glass. I dipped the bottom of the glass in water so the batter wouldn’t stick. They came out fantastic.“
– Molly, thank you for your photo. And thank you for the tip on dipping the glass in water to flatten. That sounds easier than my using a wet fork. 🙂– jenny
RENATE MADE MY CRUNCHY OATMEAL BANANA MUFFINS
“Thanks for the recipe, it’s sooooo goooooood! Have a good day ~ Renate.”
– Wow! Those look even crunchier than mine! Thank you for this delicious photo. 😋 – jenny
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SYLVIA (from Texas) MADE MY EASY ONE BOWL YELLOW CAKE
“Made a birthday cake from the yellow cake recipe with the 2 minute icing. It was delicious. Sylvia -Texas City, TX”
– A homemade birthday cake is truly a gift from the heart. It’s beautiful!– jenny
P.G. MADE MY EASY ONE BOWL YELLOW CAKE
“I’m in the cold, cold Pennsylvania and found your recipe. It’s wonderful. I made it with 2/3 cup of sugar and added the pinch of salt. I put toasted coconut on tbe bottom and sprinkled milk chocolate chips and pecans on top. The cake is moist, light but has the taste and feel of a cake made from scratch. I sent it to everyone I know. Can not wait for another reason to make another! Thank you so much.”
– Those additions you made sound delicious and it looks delicious. Thank you for these great photos. – jenny
DAVID MADE MY SPLIT PEA SOUP
“I have the flu right now and my appetite is limited so I was looking for split pea soup that wouldn’t be overwhelming. This recipe came out perfect. The ingredient measurements were spot on. I used chicken broth in place of the water and added a couple of peeled/diced baby Yukon Gold potatoes. After running it through the strainer I added a tablespoon of butter and 2 Tbsp. of white wine, then simmered it for another 10 minutes. It came out delicious, beyond my expectations. This is my go to recipe from now on, 5 stars!”
– How nice of you, being under the weather, to take time to send your photo. Soup is as great healer so I hope you’re feeling better soon. – jenny
MAGRETTE MADE MY VEGAN CAKE
“I made this cake today for my son’s birthday on the last minute accompanied by a vegan lemon cream…..great thanks!👍”
– Thank you for sending your pretty photo. And please say “Happy Birthday” to your son from me. 🎈– jenny
HELEN (from Rhode Island) MADE MY CINNAMON SWIRL RAISIN BREAD
“Hi Jenny, your Recipes are the BEST!!” This was my first attempt. It came out perfectly wonderful. By the way, my husband connected me with your recipes. I’ve tried many! They always come out great! Thank you. ~ Helen from Rhode Island.”
– That’s a beautiful swirl there. It’s always a surprise when you slice this bread as to how the swirl turns out and this is lovely. Thank you sharing your photo! – jenny
JEANNETTE (from North Carolina) MADE MY WHOLE GRAIN NO KNEAD BREAD
“I can’t wait to cut into this whole grain boule (no knead) I just baked this morning ….patience, patience. Honestly, I had my doubts as I’ve been making white no knead bread for years and this looked so different. But sure enough it worked! I love how healthy this recipe is and so enjoy your videos and recipes. Thanks for sharing the love. ~ Jenny in NC.”
– I agree with you about whole grain bread. It’s what I always make, either plain whole wheat or multi-grain, or seeded. There is always a loaf in my kitchen. Thank you for the great photo!– jenny
KENNY (from Georgia) MADE MY NO KNEAD BREAD
“You are 1 in a million !! Jenny….We feel like we know you ….that’s what happens when a real person comes along and is such a joy to watch….Picture of my latest made your way…Thanks Kenny & Patty Schrader….Blue Ridge Georgia.”
– What a great way to start the new year, with this beautiful bread photo and I love that particular Mackenzie Childs teapot. Thank you so much for the photo and kind words. All the best to you both for 2025.– jenny
Wondering why you aren’t getting notices? That’s because I haven’t sent any! I’m busier now than I’ve ever been and can’t figure out why. I’m supposed to be retired. There are so many new recipes I want to share but there’s always something else I need to do… like making all of our meals from scratch, then cooking for the hummingbirds (every day!), grocery shopping, laundry, stretching and exercise, daily walks, counting grey hairs, tweezing, inspecting, “Is that a mole or skin cancer?” “Where did this bruise come from?” “What’s that thing on my foot?” “What happened to the hair on my legs?” These things take time.
For these reasons and others too embarrassing to explain, I have removed the “subscribe” button. It’s a complicated process to send those notifications. I will continue to post new recipes when I can but you will only see them if you occasionally check back. Every new recipe will always be posted here in the blog, just like my new apple bread.
I’m really happy that so many of you are continuing to enjoy my recipes. Did I mention that trying to do your own highlights takes a lot longer than you’d think? 😀
Not all of my experiments turn out. I only post them when they turn out many times and when my husbands says, “You can make that again!” Wait… is that a diss at all my other stuff? Here’s what I made this week…
