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Samantha Seneviratne

Recipes by Samantha Seneviratne

147 recipes

  • Fig and Cherry Cookie Pies

    Fig and Cherry Cookie Pies

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    275

    2 hours, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cranberry Crumb Muffins

    Cranberry Crumb Muffins

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    979

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Blondies

    Blondies

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    830

    35 minutes, plus 45 minutes' cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Scotcheroos

    Scotcheroos

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    781

    20 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Homemade Cracker Jack

    Homemade Cracker Jack

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    340

    45 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pumpkin Cookies

    Pumpkin Cookies

    Samantha Seneviratne

    2613 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,613

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Applesauce

    Applesauce

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    673

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coffee-Praline Crunch Ice Cream Cake

    Coffee-Praline Crunch Ice Cream Cake

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    427

    25 minutes, plus at least 5 hours’ cooling and freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Plum and Frangipane Tart

    Plum and Frangipane Tart

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    181

    1 1/4 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Rice With Shrimp and Corn

    Coconut Rice With Shrimp and Corn

    Samantha Seneviratne

    4275 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    4,275

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Cheesecake-Chocolate Pudding Bars

    Cheesecake-Chocolate Pudding Bars

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    677

    1 hour, plus 5 1/2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate Banana Icebox Cake

    Chocolate Banana Icebox Cake

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    543

    45 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Sweet-and-Salty Party Mix

    Sweet-and-Salty Party Mix

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    365

    1 1/2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Strawberry Eton Mess

    Strawberry Eton Mess

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    833

    20 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Kukul Mas Maluwa (Sri Lankan Chicken Curry)

    Kukul Mas Maluwa (Sri Lankan Chicken Curry)

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    453

    1 hour

    or to save this recipe.

  • Salted-Caramel Rice Pudding

    Salted-Caramel Rice Pudding

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    661

    35 minutes, plus cooling and chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Coconut Pound Cake

    Coconut Pound Cake

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1210 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,210

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Toasted Almond-Coconut Financiers

    Toasted Almond-Coconut Financiers

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    402

    40 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Whole-Orange Snack Cake

    Whole-Orange Snack Cake

    Samantha Seneviratne

    2335 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    2,335

    45 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Instant Pot Khichdi

    Instant Pot Khichdi

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1090 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,090

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate-Stuffed Oatmeal Cookies

    Chocolate-Stuffed Oatmeal Cookies

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    652

    1 hour, plus at least 2 hours’ chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pumpkin Roll With Coffee-Caramel Cream

    Pumpkin Roll With Coffee-Caramel Cream

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    517

    1 hour, plus at least 2 hours’ cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pumpkin Blondies With Chocolate and Pecans

    Pumpkin Blondies With Chocolate and Pecans

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1433 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,433

    50 minutes, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Instant Pot Carrot-Saffron Risotto

    Instant Pot Carrot-Saffron Risotto

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1154 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,154

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Yogurt and Jam Pops

    Yogurt and Jam Pops

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    982

    30 minutes, plus at least 9 hours’ freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Creamy Lemon Pops With Basil

    Creamy Lemon Pops With Basil

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    290

    30 minutes, plus at least 9 hours for freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Key Lime Pie Bars With Vanilla Wafer Crust

    Key Lime Pie Bars With Vanilla Wafer Crust

    Samantha Seneviratne

    3050 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,050

    45 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Skillet Pork Chops With Blistered Grapes

    Skillet Pork Chops With Blistered Grapes

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    825

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Fresh Strawberry Pie

    Fresh Strawberry Pie

    Samantha Seneviratne

    3624 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,624

    45 minutes, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Spinach and Pea Fritters

    Spinach and Pea Fritters

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    439

    25 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Earl Grey Tea Cake With Dark Chocolate and Orange Zest

    Earl Grey Tea Cake With Dark Chocolate and Orange Zest

    Samantha Seneviratne

    5220 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    5,220

    1 hour, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Baked Carrot Cake Doughnuts

    Baked Carrot Cake Doughnuts

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    417

    35 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Rhubarb Macaroon Tart

    Rhubarb Macaroon Tart

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    453

    1 1/4 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Black Forest Cake

    Black Forest Cake

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1042 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,042

    1 1/2 hours, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pumpkin Maple Cornbread

    Pumpkin Maple Cornbread

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1555 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    1,555

    40 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Cranberry Crumb Cake

    Cranberry Crumb Cake

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    690

    1 1/4 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Pumpkin Bread

    Pumpkin Bread

    Samantha Seneviratne

    3558 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,558

    1 1/2 hours

    or to save this recipe.

  • Peach Focaccia With Thyme

    Peach Focaccia With Thyme

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    843

    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

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

    537

    45 minutes, plus freezing

    or to save this recipe.

  • Blueberry-Rhubarb Slab Pie

    Blueberry-Rhubarb Slab Pie

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    194

    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

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

    208

    50 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

  • Tres Leches Bread Pudding

    Tres Leches Bread Pudding

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    732

    1 1/4 hours, plus 20 minutes’ cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Lemon Cream Cheese Cookies

    Lemon Cream Cheese Cookies

    Samantha Seneviratne

    1574 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    1,574

    30 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy
  • Olive Oil Cake

    Olive Oil Cake

    Samantha Seneviratne

    8065 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars

    8,065

    1 hour, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Classic Chocolate Éclairs

    Classic Chocolate Éclairs

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    351

    2 1/2 hours, plus cooling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Molten Chocolate Doughnut Holes

    Molten Chocolate Doughnut Holes

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    94

    1 hour 20 minutes, plus rising

    or to save this recipe.

  • Raspberry and Cream Éclairs

    Raspberry and Cream Éclairs

    Samantha Seneviratne

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

    249

    2 1/2 hours, plus chilling

    or to save this recipe.

  • Chocolate-Peanut Butter Swirl Cookies

    Chocolate-Peanut Butter Swirl Cookies

    Samantha Seneviratne

    3454 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars

    3,454

    45 minutes

    or to save this recipe.

    easy

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