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Samantha Seneviratne

Recipes by Samantha Seneviratne

159 recipes

  • Sesame and Pistachio Butter Cookies

    Sesame and Pistachio Butter Cookies

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1 hour 25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Creamy Cabbage Pastina

    Creamy Cabbage Pastina

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    603

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tahini and Chocolate Chunk Cake

    Tahini and Chocolate Chunk Cake

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    266

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies

    Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    147

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Almond Macaroons

    Coconut Almond Macaroons

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    84

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Turtle Bars

    Turtle Bars

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    251

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brownie Brittle

    Brownie Brittle

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    90

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Cake Snowballs

    Coconut Cake Snowballs

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    396

    1 hour, plus 2 hours’ freezing and cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Kitchen Sink Skillet Cookie

    Kitchen Sink Skillet Cookie

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    105

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Malted Brownies

    Chocolate Malted Brownies

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    40

    2 hours 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    120

    1 hour 40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Confetti Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

    Confetti Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    124

    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

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

    299

    1 hour 40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • 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

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

    302

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

    Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    50

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cocoa Krispies Treats

    Cocoa Krispies Treats

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    348

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Clams and Chorizo Rice

    Clams and Chorizo Rice

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    173

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Green Curry Steak

    Spicy Green Curry Steak

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    433

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Belgian Waffles

    Belgian Waffles

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    273

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cream Puffs

    Cream Puffs

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    53

    1½ hours 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

    Baked Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    732

    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

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

    274

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Torte (Torta Caprese) 

    Chocolate Torte (Torta Caprese) 

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    191

    1 hour 55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Banana Muffins 

    Chocolate Banana Muffins 

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    755

    45 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Apple Hand Pies

    Apple Hand Pies

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    97

    4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Apple Cinnamon Muffins

    Apple Cinnamon Muffins

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    786

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ginger Cheesecake Cookies

    Ginger Cheesecake Cookies

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1295 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,295

    About 2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Gingerbread Layer Cake With Mascarpone Cream

    Gingerbread Layer Cake With Mascarpone Cream

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    238

    3 hours 25 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Buttermilk Pie

    Buttermilk Pie

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    126

    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

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

    530

    1 hour 25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ssamjang Pork Meatballs

    Ssamjang Pork Meatballs

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1333 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,333

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cream Cheese Brownies

    Cream Cheese Brownies

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    427

    About 1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Almond Blondies 

    Coconut Almond Blondies 

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    380

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Banana Muffins

    Banana Muffins

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1363 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,363

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Apple Tart

    Apple Tart

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    240

    2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Apple Galette

    Apple Galette

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    589

    2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies 

    Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies 

    Samantha Seneviratne

    2170 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,170

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Chicken Thighs With Fresh Plum Agrodolce

    Chicken Thighs With Fresh Plum Agrodolce

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    471

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Pot Tuna Orzo With Zucchini

    One-Pot Tuna Orzo With Zucchini

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1206 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,206

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Butter Cake With Peaches

    Butter Cake With Peaches

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    873

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Black Forest Sheet Cake

    Black Forest Sheet Cake

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    233

    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

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

    235

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Panko-Crusted Pork Tenderloin With Tahini Slaw

    Panko-Crusted Pork Tenderloin With Tahini Slaw

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    537

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Microwave Chocolate Pudding Cake

    Microwave Chocolate Pudding Cake

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1832 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,832

    or to save this recipe.

  • Horseradish Roasted Salmon With Mustard Potatoes

    Horseradish Roasted Salmon With Mustard Potatoes

    Samantha Seneviratne

    2531 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,531

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Technicolor Cookies  

    Technicolor Cookies  

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1091 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,091

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pumpkin Roll

    Pumpkin Roll

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    242

    1 hour 50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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