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Samantha Seneviratne

Recipes by Samantha Seneviratne

161 recipes

  • Sesame and Pistachio Butter Cookies

    Sesame and Pistachio Butter Cookies

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    52

    1 hour 25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Creamy Cabbage Pastina

    Creamy Cabbage Pastina

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    853

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tahini and Chocolate Chunk Cake

    Tahini and Chocolate Chunk Cake

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    560

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies

    Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    165

    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

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

    297

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Brownie Brittle

    Brownie Brittle

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    115

    2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Cake Snowballs

    Coconut Cake Snowballs

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    405

    1 hour, plus 2 hours’ freezing and cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Kitchen Sink Skillet Cookie

    Kitchen Sink Skillet Cookie

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    120

    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

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

    142

    1 hour 40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Confetti Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

    Confetti Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    151

    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

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

    332

    1 hour 40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mini Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Pies

    Mini Pumpkin Spice Whoopie Pies

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    23

    1 hour 10 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Apple Butter Breakfast Bars

    Apple Butter Breakfast Bars

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    312

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

    Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    60

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cocoa Krispies Treats

    Cocoa Krispies Treats

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    387

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Clams and Chorizo Rice

    Clams and Chorizo Rice

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    183

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spicy Green Curry Steak

    Spicy Green Curry Steak

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    464

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Belgian Waffles

    Belgian Waffles

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    321

    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

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

    777

    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

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

    286

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Torte (Torta Caprese) 

    Chocolate Torte (Torta Caprese) 

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    199

    1 hour 55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Banana Muffins 

    Chocolate Banana Muffins 

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    845

    45 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Apple Hand Pies

    Apple Hand Pies

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    102

    4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Apple Cinnamon Muffins

    Apple Cinnamon Muffins

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    860

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ginger Cheesecake Cookies

    Ginger Cheesecake Cookies

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1313 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,313

    About 2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Gingerbread Layer Cake With Mascarpone Cream

    Gingerbread Layer Cake With Mascarpone Cream

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    243

    3 hours 25 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Buttermilk Pie

    Buttermilk Pie

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    129

    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

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

    582

    1 hour 25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ssamjang Pork Meatballs

    Ssamjang Pork Meatballs

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1384 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,384

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cream Cheese Brownies

    Cream Cheese Brownies

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    477

    About 1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Almond Blondies 

    Coconut Almond Blondies 

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    399

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Banana Muffins

    Banana Muffins

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1543 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,543

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Apple Tart

    Apple Tart

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    249

    2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Apple Galette

    Apple Galette

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    606

    2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies 

    Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies 

    Samantha Seneviratne

    2297 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,297

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chicken Thighs With Fresh Plum Agrodolce

    Chicken Thighs With Fresh Plum Agrodolce

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    608

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • One-Pot Tuna Orzo With Zucchini

    One-Pot Tuna Orzo With Zucchini

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1651 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,651

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Butter Cake With Peaches

    Butter Cake With Peaches

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1009 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,009

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Black Forest Sheet Cake

    Black Forest Sheet Cake

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    278

    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

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

    281

    55 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Panko-Crusted Pork Tenderloin With Tahini Slaw

    Panko-Crusted Pork Tenderloin With Tahini Slaw

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    558

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Microwave Chocolate Pudding Cake

    Microwave Chocolate Pudding Cake

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1873 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,873

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Horseradish Roasted Salmon With Mustard Potatoes

    Horseradish Roasted Salmon With Mustard Potatoes

    Samantha Seneviratne

    2577 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,577

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Technicolor Cookies  

    Technicolor Cookies  

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    1,102

    1 hour 30 minutes, plus 7 hours chilling and setting

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pumpkin Roll

    Pumpkin Roll

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    246

    1 hour 50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

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