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Samantha Seneviratne

Recipes by Samantha Seneviratne

160 recipes

  • Pumpkin Maple Cornbread

    Pumpkin Maple Cornbread

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1938 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,938

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pumpkin Bread

    Pumpkin Bread

    Samantha Seneviratne

    3848 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,848

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peach Focaccia With Thyme

    Peach Focaccia With Thyme

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    859

    45 minutes, plus 2 to 3 hours’ rising

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mango and Sticky Rice Popsicles

    Mango and Sticky Rice Popsicles

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    540

    45 minutes, plus freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Blueberry-Rhubarb Slab Pie

    Blueberry-Rhubarb Slab Pie

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    196

    1 hour 45 minutes, plus chilling and cooling

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  • Lemon Shortcakes With Gingered Blueberries

    Lemon Shortcakes With Gingered Blueberries

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    210

    50 minutes

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  • Tres Leches Bread Pudding

    Tres Leches Bread Pudding

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    748

    1 1/4 hours, plus 20 minutes’ cooling

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  • Lemon Cream Cheese Cookies

    Lemon Cream Cheese Cookies

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1686 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,686

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Olive Oil Cake

    Olive Oil Cake

    Samantha Seneviratne

    8995 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    8,995

    1 hour, plus cooling

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  • Classic Chocolate Éclairs

    Classic Chocolate Éclairs

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    360

    2 1/2 hours, plus cooling

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  • Molten Chocolate Doughnut Holes

    Molten Chocolate Doughnut Holes

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    95

    1 hour 20 minutes, plus rising

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  • Raspberry and Cream Éclairs

    Raspberry and Cream Éclairs

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    274

    2 1/2 hours, plus chilling

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  • Chocolate-Peanut Butter Swirl Cookies

    Chocolate-Peanut Butter Swirl Cookies

    Samantha Seneviratne

    3534 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,534

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Peppermint Bark

    Peppermint Bark

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    767

    25 minutes, plus 4 1/2 hours' setting

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  • Maple-Pecan Bourbon Balls

    Maple-Pecan Bourbon Balls

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    716

    45 minutes

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  • Apple Cider Whoopie Pies

    Apple Cider Whoopie Pies

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1477 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,477

    About 55 minutes, plus chilling

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  • Apple Butter Sticky Buns With Pecans and Currants

    Apple Butter Sticky Buns With Pecans and Currants

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    185

    About 1 hour, plus rising

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  • Cinnamon Apple Quick Bread With Apple Cider Glaze

    Cinnamon Apple Quick Bread With Apple Cider Glaze

    Samantha Seneviratne

    2381 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,381

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Apple-Pear Galette With Apple Cider Caramel

    Apple-Pear Galette With Apple Cider Caramel

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1415 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,415

    1 hour 10 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Apple Butter Rugelach

    Apple Butter Rugelach

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    399

    3 hours, plus cooling

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  • Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bars

    Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bars

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    607

    50 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Blueberry Pie Bars

    Blueberry Pie Bars

    Samantha Seneviratne

    2267 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,267

    About 1 hour 10 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Maple Tart With Oatmeal Cookie Crust

    Maple Tart With Oatmeal Cookie Crust

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    941

    50 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Raspberry Nutter Butter Bars

    Raspberry Nutter Butter Bars

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    298

    About 50 minutes

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  • Chocolate Cream Pie With Oreo Crust

    Chocolate Cream Pie With Oreo Crust

    Samantha Seneviratne

    2806 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,806

    35 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Creamy Coconut Popsicles

    Creamy Coconut Popsicles

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    372

    10 minutes, plus freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Millionaire’s Shortbread

    Millionaire’s Shortbread

    Samantha Seneviratne

    3163 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,163

    1 3/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • No-Bake Chocolate Mousse Bars

    No-Bake Chocolate Mousse Bars

    Samantha Seneviratne

    3846 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,846

    30 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rhubarb Quick Bread

    Rhubarb Quick Bread

    Samantha Seneviratne

    2383 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,383

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • No-Bake Cheesecake Bars

    No-Bake Cheesecake Bars

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1109 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,109

    20 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Drop Biscuits

    Drop Biscuits

    Samantha Seneviratne

    2938 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,938

    30 minutes

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  • German Chocolate Cookies

    German Chocolate Cookies

    Samantha Seneviratne

    3108 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,108

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hawaiian Buns

    Hawaiian Buns

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    532

    1 1/4 hours, plus rising

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie

    Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie

    Samantha Seneviratne

    6955 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    6,955

    1 3/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tres Leches Cake

    Tres Leches Cake

    Samantha Seneviratne

    3039 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,039

    About 1 hour, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Salted Caramel Peanut Brownie Bars

    Salted Caramel Peanut Brownie Bars

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    427

    1 hour

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  • Eggnog Crème Brûlée

    Eggnog Crème Brûlée

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    461

    45 minutes 

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  • Overnight French Toast

    Overnight French Toast

    Samantha Seneviratne

    6756 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    6,756

    1 hour, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peppermint Stick Ice Cream

    Peppermint Stick Ice Cream

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    272

    25 minutes, plus chilling and processing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pecan Tassies

    Pecan Tassies

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    666

    45 minutes

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  • Cloverleaf Rolls

    Cloverleaf Rolls

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1691 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,691

    40 minutes plus rising time

    or to save this recipe.

  • Apple Dumplings

    Apple Dumplings

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    218

    1 hour 15 minutes plus chilling

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  • Shepherd’s Pie

    Shepherd’s Pie

    Samantha Seneviratne

    8309 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    8,309

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ice Cream Sandwiches

    Ice Cream Sandwiches

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    862

    35 minutes, plus cooling and about 8 hours' freezing

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Mississippi Mud Pie

    Mississippi Mud Pie

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1579 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,579

    90 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Boston Cream Pie

    Boston Cream Pie

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1450 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,450

    About 1 hour, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • German Chocolate Cake

    German Chocolate Cake

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1277 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,277

    1 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peanut Butter Balls

    Peanut Butter Balls

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1097 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,097

    25 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

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