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Samantha Seneviratne

Recipes by Samantha Seneviratne

161 recipes

  • Cranberry Crumb Cake

    Cranberry Crumb Cake

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    727

    1 1/4 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pumpkin Maple Cornbread

    Pumpkin Maple Cornbread

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1979 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,979

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pumpkin Bread

    Pumpkin Bread

    Samantha Seneviratne

    3880 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,880

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peach Focaccia With Thyme

    Peach Focaccia With Thyme

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    899

    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

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

    550

    45 minutes, plus freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Blueberry-Rhubarb Slab Pie

    Blueberry-Rhubarb Slab Pie

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    197

    1 hour 45 minutes, plus chilling and cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon Shortcakes With Gingered Blueberries

    Lemon Shortcakes With Gingered Blueberries

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    213

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tres Leches Bread Pudding

    Tres Leches Bread Pudding

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    755

    1 1/4 hours, plus 20 minutes’ cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon Cream Cheese Cookies

    Lemon Cream Cheese Cookies

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1711 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,711

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Olive Oil Cake

    Olive Oil Cake

    Samantha Seneviratne

    9404 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    9,404

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Classic Chocolate Éclairs

    Classic Chocolate Éclairs

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    361

    2 1/2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Molten Chocolate Doughnut Holes

    Molten Chocolate Doughnut Holes

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    96

    1 hour 20 minutes, plus rising

    or to save this recipe.

  • Raspberry and Cream Éclairs

    Raspberry and Cream Éclairs

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    279

    2 1/2 hours, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate-Peanut Butter Swirl Cookies

    Chocolate-Peanut Butter Swirl Cookies

    Samantha Seneviratne

    3554 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,554

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • 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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Maple-Pecan Bourbon Balls

    Maple-Pecan Bourbon Balls

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    720

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Apple Cider Whoopie Pies

    Apple Cider Whoopie Pies

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1482 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,482

    About 55 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Apple Butter Sticky Buns With Pecans and Currants

    Apple Butter Sticky Buns With Pecans and Currants

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    188

    About 1 hour, plus rising

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cinnamon Apple Quick Bread With Apple Cider Glaze

    Cinnamon Apple Quick Bread With Apple Cider Glaze

    Samantha Seneviratne

    2393 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,393

    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

    1417 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,417

    1 hour 10 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Apple Butter Rugelach

    Apple Butter Rugelach

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    400

    3 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Blueberry Pie Bars

    Blueberry Pie Bars

    Samantha Seneviratne

    2330 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,330

    About 1 hour 10 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bars

    Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bars

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    610

    50 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Maple Tart With Oatmeal Cookie Crust

    Maple Tart With Oatmeal Cookie Crust

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    943

    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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Cream Pie With Oreo Crust

    Chocolate Cream Pie With Oreo Crust

    Samantha Seneviratne

    2890 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,890

    35 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Creamy Coconut Popsicles

    Creamy Coconut Popsicles

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    375

    10 minutes, plus freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Millionaire’s Shortbread

    Millionaire’s Shortbread

    Samantha Seneviratne

    3194 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,194

    1 3/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rhubarb Quick Bread

    Rhubarb Quick Bread

    Samantha Seneviratne

    2557 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    2,557

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • No-Bake Chocolate Mousse Bars

    No-Bake Chocolate Mousse Bars

    Samantha Seneviratne

    4015 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    4,015

    30 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • No-Bake Cheesecake Bars

    No-Bake Cheesecake Bars

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1122 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,122

    20 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Drop Biscuits

    Drop Biscuits

    Samantha Seneviratne

    3014 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,014

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • German Chocolate Cookies

    German Chocolate Cookies

    Samantha Seneviratne

    3229 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    3,229

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Hawaiian Buns

    Hawaiian Buns

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    537

    1 1/4 hours, plus rising

    or to save this recipe.

  • Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie

    Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie

    Samantha Seneviratne

    7071 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    7,071

    1 3/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tres Leches Cake

    Tres Leches Cake

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    3,121

    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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Eggnog Crème Brûlée

    Eggnog Crème Brûlée

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    462

    45 minutes 

    or to save this recipe.

  • Overnight French Toast

    Overnight French Toast

    Samantha Seneviratne

    6813 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    6,813

    1 hour, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peppermint Stick Ice Cream

    Peppermint Stick Ice Cream

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    274

    25 minutes, plus chilling and processing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pecan Tassies

    Pecan Tassies

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    668

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cloverleaf Rolls

    Cloverleaf Rolls

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1713 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,713

    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

    or to save this recipe.

  • Shepherd’s Pie

    Shepherd’s Pie

    Samantha Seneviratne

    8540 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    8,540

    1 hour 30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Ice Cream Sandwiches

    Ice Cream Sandwiches

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    869

    35 minutes, plus cooling and about 8 hours' freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Mississippi Mud Pie

    Mississippi Mud Pie

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1590 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,590

    90 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Boston Cream Pie

    Boston Cream Pie

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1461 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,461

    About 1 hour, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • German Chocolate Cake

    German Chocolate Cake

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1293 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,293

    1 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

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