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Samantha Seneviratne

Recipes by Samantha Seneviratne

161 recipes

  • Sesame and Pistachio Butter Cookies

    Sesame and Pistachio Butter Cookies

    Samantha Seneviratne

    50 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    50

    1 hour 25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Creamy Cabbage Pastina

    Creamy Cabbage Pastina

    Samantha Seneviratne

    792 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    792

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tahini and Chocolate Chunk Cake

    Tahini and Chocolate Chunk Cake

    Samantha Seneviratne

    520 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    520

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies

    Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies

    Samantha Seneviratne

    163 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    163

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Almond Macaroons

    Coconut Almond Macaroons

    Samantha Seneviratne

    93 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    93

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Turtle Bars

    Turtle Bars

    Samantha Seneviratne

    286 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    286

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brownie Brittle

    Brownie Brittle

    Samantha Seneviratne

    106 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    106

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Cake Snowballs

    Coconut Cake Snowballs

    Samantha Seneviratne

    402 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    402

    1 hour, plus 2 hours’ freezing and cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Kitchen Sink Skillet Cookie

    Kitchen Sink Skillet Cookie

    Samantha Seneviratne

    116 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    116

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Malted Brownies

    Chocolate Malted Brownies

    Samantha Seneviratne

    42 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    42

    2 hours 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes

    Samantha Seneviratne

    140 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    140

    1 hour 40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Yellow Sheet Cake With Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting

    Yellow Sheet Cake With Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting

    Samantha Seneviratne

    329 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    329

    1 hour 40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Confetti Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

    Confetti Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

    Samantha Seneviratne

    147 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    147

    1 hour 20 minutes, plus cooling 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mini Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Pies

    Mini Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Pies

    Samantha Seneviratne

    22 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    22

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Apple Butter Breakfast Bars

    Apple Butter Breakfast Bars

    Samantha Seneviratne

    304 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    304

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

    Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

    Samantha Seneviratne

    58 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    58

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cocoa Krispies Treats

    Cocoa Krispies Treats

    Samantha Seneviratne

    380 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    380

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Clams and Chorizo Rice

    Clams and Chorizo Rice

    Samantha Seneviratne

    178 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    178

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Green Curry Steak

    Spicy Green Curry Steak

    Samantha Seneviratne

    458 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    458

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Belgian Waffles

    Belgian Waffles

    Samantha Seneviratne

    313 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    313

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cream Puffs

    Cream Puffs

    Samantha Seneviratne

    65 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    65

    1½ hours 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

    Baked Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

    Samantha Seneviratne

    765 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    765

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Japanese Sweet Potatoes With Maple-Tahini Crème Fraîche

    Japanese Sweet Potatoes With Maple-Tahini Crème Fraîche

    Samantha Seneviratne

    283 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    283

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Torte (Torta Caprese) 

    Chocolate Torte (Torta Caprese) 

    Samantha Seneviratne

    196 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    196

    1 hour 55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Banana Muffins 

    Chocolate Banana Muffins 

    Samantha Seneviratne

    825 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    825

    45 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Apple Hand Pies

    Apple Hand Pies

    Samantha Seneviratne

    98 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    98

    4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Apple Cinnamon Muffins

    Apple Cinnamon Muffins

    Samantha Seneviratne

    824 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    824

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ginger Cheesecake Cookies

    Ginger Cheesecake Cookies

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1311 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,311

    About 2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Gingerbread Layer Cake With Mascarpone Cream

    Gingerbread Layer Cake With Mascarpone Cream

    Samantha Seneviratne

    242 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    242

    3 hours 25 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Buttermilk Pie

    Buttermilk Pie

    Samantha Seneviratne

    128 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    128

    1 hour 40 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peanut Butter-Banana Bread With Chocolate Chips

    Peanut Butter-Banana Bread With Chocolate Chips

    Samantha Seneviratne

    565 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    565

    1 hour 25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ssamjang Pork Meatballs

    Ssamjang Pork Meatballs

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1368 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,368

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cream Cheese Brownies

    Cream Cheese Brownies

    Samantha Seneviratne

    465 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    465

    About 1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Almond Blondies 

    Coconut Almond Blondies 

    Samantha Seneviratne

    392 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    392

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Banana Muffins

    Banana Muffins

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1489 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,489

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Apple Tart

    Apple Tart

    Samantha Seneviratne

    246 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    246

    2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Apple Galette

    Apple Galette

    Samantha Seneviratne

    600 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    600

    2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies 

    Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies 

    Samantha Seneviratne

    2265 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,265

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicken Thighs With Fresh Plum Agrodolce

    Chicken Thighs With Fresh Plum Agrodolce

    Samantha Seneviratne

    588 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    588

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Pot Tuna Orzo With Zucchini

    One-Pot Tuna Orzo With Zucchini

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1506 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,506

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Butter Cake With Peaches

    Butter Cake With Peaches

    Samantha Seneviratne

    978 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    978

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Black Forest Sheet Cake

    Black Forest Sheet Cake

    Samantha Seneviratne

    272 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    272

    1 hour 25 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Buttermilk Potato Salad With Preserved Lemon

    Buttermilk Potato Salad With Preserved Lemon

    Samantha Seneviratne

    275 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    275

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Panko-Crusted Pork Tenderloin With Tahini Slaw

    Panko-Crusted Pork Tenderloin With Tahini Slaw

    Samantha Seneviratne

    549 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    549

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Microwave Chocolate Pudding Cake

    Microwave Chocolate Pudding Cake

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1857 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,857

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Horseradish Roasted Salmon With Mustard Potatoes

    Horseradish Roasted Salmon With Mustard Potatoes

    Samantha Seneviratne

    2564 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,564

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Technicolor Cookies  

    Technicolor Cookies  

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1100 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,100

    1 hour 30 minutes, plus 7 hours chilling and setting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pumpkin Roll

    Pumpkin Roll

    Samantha Seneviratne

    243 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    243

    1 hour 50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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