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Samantha Seneviratne

Recipes by Samantha Seneviratne

161 recipes

  • Orange Cranberry Loaf

    Orange Cranberry Loaf

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1278 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,278

    1 hour 25 minutes plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pumpkin Pie Bars

    Pumpkin Pie Bars

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    650

    50 minutes plus 5 hours’ cooling and chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon Cupcakes

    Lemon Cupcakes

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    273

    40 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Creamy One-Pot Orzo With Corn and Bacon

    Creamy One-Pot Orzo With Corn and Bacon

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    791

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie

    Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie

    Samantha Seneviratne

    2775 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,775

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Soft Pretzels

    Soft Pretzels

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    298

    About 2 hours (plus at least 8 hours’ chilling and 45 minutes’ resting)

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cherry Almond Cake

    Cherry Almond Cake

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    439

    1 hour 45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Rice Pudding

    Chocolate Rice Pudding

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    416

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Caramel Pear Crisp

    Caramel Pear Crisp

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    442

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Pumpkin Swirl Muffins

    Chocolate Pumpkin Swirl Muffins

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1106 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,106

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peanut-Butter Fudge

    Peanut-Butter Fudge

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    516

    10 minutes plus 1 1/2 hours chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Banana Pancakes

    Banana Pancakes

    Samantha Seneviratne

    3069 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,069

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Buttercream Frosting

    Buttercream Frosting

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1237 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,237

    5 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brookies

    Brookies

    Samantha Seneviratne

    2661 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,661

    45 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fig and Cherry Cookie Pies

    Fig and Cherry Cookie Pies

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    281

    2 hours, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cranberry Crumb Muffins

    Cranberry Crumb Muffins

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1088 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,088

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Blondies

    Blondies

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    875

    35 minutes, plus 45 minutes' cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Scotcheroos

    Scotcheroos

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    837

    20 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Homemade Cracker Jack

    Homemade Cracker Jack

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    352

    45 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pumpkin Cookies

    Pumpkin Cookies

    Samantha Seneviratne

    2756 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,756

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Applesauce

    Applesauce

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    796

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coffee-Praline Crunch Ice Cream Cake

    Coffee-Praline Crunch Ice Cream Cake

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    432

    25 minutes, plus at least 5 hours’ cooling and freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Plum and Frangipane Tart

    Plum and Frangipane Tart

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    190

    1 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Rice With Shrimp and Corn

    Coconut Rice With Shrimp and Corn

    Samantha Seneviratne

    4387 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    4,387

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cheesecake-Chocolate Pudding Bars

    Cheesecake-Chocolate Pudding Bars

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    685

    1 hour, plus 5 1/2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Banana Icebox Cake

    Chocolate Banana Icebox Cake

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    547

    45 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sweet-and-Salty Party Mix

    Sweet-and-Salty Party Mix

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    369

    1 1/2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Strawberry Eton Mess

    Strawberry Eton Mess

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    891

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Kukul Mas Maluwa (Sri Lankan Chicken Curry)

    Kukul Mas Maluwa (Sri Lankan Chicken Curry)

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    462

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Salted-Caramel Rice Pudding

    Salted-Caramel Rice Pudding

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    687

    35 minutes, plus cooling and chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Pound Cake

    Coconut Pound Cake

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1234 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,234

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Toasted Almond-Coconut Financiers

    Toasted Almond-Coconut Financiers

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    415

    40 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Whole-Orange Snack Cake

    Whole-Orange Snack Cake

    Samantha Seneviratne

    2633 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,633

    45 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Instant Pot Khichdi

    Instant Pot Khichdi

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1204 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,204

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate-Stuffed Oatmeal Cookies

    Chocolate-Stuffed Oatmeal Cookies

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    666

    1 hour, plus at least 2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pumpkin Roll With Coffee-Caramel Cream

    Pumpkin Roll With Coffee-Caramel Cream

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    597

    1 hour, plus at least 2 hours’ cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pumpkin Blondies With Chocolate and Pecans

    Pumpkin Blondies With Chocolate and Pecans

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1462 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,462

    50 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Instant Pot Carrot-Saffron Risotto

    Instant Pot Carrot-Saffron Risotto

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1253 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,253

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Yogurt and Jam Pops

    Yogurt and Jam Pops

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    986

    30 minutes, plus at least 9 hours’ freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Creamy Lemon Pops With Basil

    Creamy Lemon Pops With Basil

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    291

    30 minutes, plus at least 9 hours for freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Key Lime Pie Bars With Vanilla Wafer Crust

    Key Lime Pie Bars With Vanilla Wafer Crust

    Samantha Seneviratne

    3121 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,121

    45 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Skillet Pork Chops With Blistered Grapes

    Skillet Pork Chops With Blistered Grapes

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    841

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fresh Strawberry Pie

    Fresh Strawberry Pie

    Samantha Seneviratne

    3796 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,796

    45 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spinach and Pea Fritters

    Spinach and Pea Fritters

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    453

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Earl Grey Tea Cake With Dark Chocolate and Orange Zest

    Earl Grey Tea Cake With Dark Chocolate and Orange Zest

    Samantha Seneviratne

    5606 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    5,606

    1 hour, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Carrot Cake Doughnuts

    Baked Carrot Cake Doughnuts

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    433

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rhubarb Macaroon Tart

    Rhubarb Macaroon Tart

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    490

    1 1/4 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Black Forest Cake

    Black Forest Cake

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1102 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,102

    1 1/2 hours, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

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