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Samantha Seneviratne

Recipes by Samantha Seneviratne

159 recipes

  • Tahini and Chocolate Chunk Cake

    Tahini and Chocolate Chunk Cake

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    83

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies

    Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    127

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Almond Macaroons

    Coconut Almond Macaroons

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    78

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Turtle Bars

    Turtle Bars

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    203

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brownie Brittle

    Brownie Brittle

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    70

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Cake Snowballs

    Coconut Cake Snowballs

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    389

    1 hour, plus 2 hours’ freezing and cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Kitchen Sink Skillet Cookie

    Kitchen Sink Skillet Cookie

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    91

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Malted Brownies

    Chocolate Malted Brownies

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    35

    2 hours 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    105

    1 hour 40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Confetti Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

    Confetti Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    110

    1 hour 20 minutes, plus cooling 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Yellow Sheet Cake With Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting

    Yellow Sheet Cake With Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    287

    1 hour 40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Mini Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Pies

    Mini Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Pies

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    21

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Apple Butter Breakfast Bars

    Apple Butter Breakfast Bars

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    298

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

    Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    48

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cocoa Krispies Treats

    Cocoa Krispies Treats

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    329

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Clams and Chorizo Rice

    Clams and Chorizo Rice

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    168

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Spicy Green Curry Steak

    Spicy Green Curry Steak

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    422

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Belgian Waffles

    Belgian Waffles

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    242

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cream Puffs

    Cream Puffs

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    51

    1½ hours 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

    Baked Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    677

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    healthy
  • Japanese Sweet Potatoes With Maple-Tahini Crème Fraîche

    Japanese Sweet Potatoes With Maple-Tahini Crème Fraîche

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    260

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chocolate Torte (Torta Caprese) 

    Chocolate Torte (Torta Caprese) 

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    189

    1 hour 55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Banana Muffins 

    Chocolate Banana Muffins 

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    675

    45 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Apple Hand Pies

    Apple Hand Pies

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    94

    4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Apple Cinnamon Muffins

    Apple Cinnamon Muffins

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    757

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Ginger Cheesecake Cookies

    Ginger Cheesecake Cookies

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1287 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,287

    About 2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Gingerbread Layer Cake With Mascarpone Cream

    Gingerbread Layer Cake With Mascarpone Cream

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    237

    3 hours 25 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Buttermilk Pie

    Buttermilk Pie

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    122

    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

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

    503

    1 hour 25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Ssamjang Pork Meatballs

    Ssamjang Pork Meatballs

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1305 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,305

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cream Cheese Brownies

    Cream Cheese Brownies

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    412

    About 1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Coconut Almond Blondies 

    Coconut Almond Blondies 

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    362

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Banana Muffins

    Banana Muffins

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1261 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,261

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Apple Tart

    Apple Tart

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    238

    2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Apple Galette

    Apple Galette

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    582

    2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies 

    Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies 

    Samantha Seneviratne

    2078 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,078

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chicken Thighs With Fresh Plum Agrodolce

    Chicken Thighs With Fresh Plum Agrodolce

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    461

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • One-Pot Tuna Orzo With Zucchini

    One-Pot Tuna Orzo With Zucchini

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1150 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,150

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Butter Cake With Peaches

    Butter Cake With Peaches

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    863

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Black Forest Sheet Cake

    Black Forest Sheet Cake

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    224

    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

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

    226

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Panko-Crusted Pork Tenderloin With Tahini Slaw

    Panko-Crusted Pork Tenderloin With Tahini Slaw

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    512

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Microwave Chocolate Pudding Cake

    Microwave Chocolate Pudding Cake

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1803 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,803

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Horseradish Roasted Salmon With Mustard Potatoes

    Horseradish Roasted Salmon With Mustard Potatoes

    Samantha Seneviratne

    2510 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,510

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Technicolor Cookies  

    Technicolor Cookies  

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1079 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,079

    1 hour 30 minutes, plus 7 hours chilling and setting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pumpkin Roll

    Pumpkin Roll

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    240

    1 hour 50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Orange Cranberry Loaf

    Orange Cranberry Loaf

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1263 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,263

    1 hour 25 minutes plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • 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.

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