Jessica's Joyful Kitchen

Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 50–65 minutes Rest Time: 15–30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Yield: 2 loaves Category:  Bread Notes After Making Add Ingredients Batter 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour 1½ cups (200 g) white whole wheat flour 1 cup (200 g) light brown sugar, packed (175 g also works well) 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar 4 tablespoons (36 g) cornstarch 4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1½ teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 220 g neutral oil (or ⅔ cup melted butter plus ⅔ cup oil) 2 large eggs 3 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups (480 g) sour cream 1 cup (240 g) sourdough starter Streusel (Optional) 10 tablespoons (140 g) butter, melted 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour ⅔ cup (132 g) brown sugar ⅔ cup (132 g) granulated sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon ½ teaspoon salt Glaze (Optional) 2 cups (250 g) powdered sugar 4–6 tablespoons milk Instructions Prepare the Pans Preheat oven to 350°F. ...

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 6–9 hours Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes–9 hours 20 minutes Servings: 8 Category:  Main Dish Notes After Making Add Ingredients 1–2 tablespoons canola or avocado oil Meat Option 1 2–3 pounds pork roast, cut into 1-inch cubes or 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts Meat Option 2 1 pound ground pork or ground chicken Soup 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 (19-ounce) can red or green enchilada sauce 1 (16-ounce) jar salsa verde 2 cups chicken broth, plus more if needed 1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles 2 cans (15.5 ounces each) white hominy, drained 2 teaspoons dried oregano ½ teaspoon salt Optional Toppings Hot sauce Sliced avocado Lime wedges Tortilla chips Shredded cheese Fresh cilantro Sour cream Instructions Cubed Pork or Chicken Version Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the pork or chicken lightly with salt and pepper. Brown on all sides ...

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Chill Time: 2–4 hours Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Servings: 8 Category: Dessert Notes After Making Add Ingredients Graham Cracker Crust ¼ cup butter, melted or softened 1¼ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 16 graham cracker squares) 2 tablespoons sugar Chocolate Raspberry Filling 1½ cups semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips (255 g) 2 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam 1 cup heavy whipping cream (244 g) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Raspberry Whipped Cream ½ cup cold heavy whipping cream 1–2 tablespoons raspberry jam, to taste Optional: ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract Optional: pinch of salt Optional: a little lemon zest Stabilized Whipped Cream Ratio 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 tablespoon instant dry skim milk powder Instructions Prepare the Crust Preheat oven to 350°F. Place the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter in a food processor and pulse until combined. Press the mi...

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Servings: 6–8 Category: Main Dish Notes After Making Add Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 12 ounces andouille sausage, sliced into ¼-inch rounds 1 cup onion, diced 1 cup red bell pepper, diced 1 tablespoon minced garlic ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon chili powder ½ tablespoon ground cumin ¾ tablespoon Old Bay seasoning, or homemade Cajun seasoning (see below) 1 pound rigatoni or penne pasta 4 cups chicken broth 2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, optional Homemade Cajun Seasoning ½ teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon dried basil ½ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon thyme ⅛ teaspoon black pepper ⅛ teaspoon white pepper ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper Instructions Cook the ...

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 18–22 minutes Total Time: About 45 minutes (including cooling/chilling) Servings: 12 bars Category:  Snack ⸻ Notes After Making Add ⸻ Ingredients Base Ingredients (All Versions) 2½ cups old fashioned rolled oats ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut ½ cup chopped walnuts ¼ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional) Original Version Wet Mixture ¼ cup maple syrup ¼ cup honey ¼ cup avocado oil or melted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Sourdough Version Wet Mixture ¼ cup maple syrup ¼ cup honey ½ cup unfed sourdough starter discard, room temperature 3 tablespoons avocado oil or melted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Chewy Version Wet Mixture ⅓ cup maple syrup ⅓ cup honey 3 tablespoons avocado oil or melted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Chocolate Drizzle ½ cup chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate ½ teaspoon oil (optional) ⸻ Instructions Preheat oven to 325°F. Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper. Spread o...

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 2–3 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Servings: 3 Category: Dessert ⸻ Notes After Making Add ⸻ Ingredients Mug Cakes 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 1½ ounces (42g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1½ ounces (42g) bittersweet chocolate, broken into 6 equal pieces ⅜ cup (6 tablespoons / 75g) granulated sugar 1½ tablespoons instant espresso powder (optional) 3 large eggs 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon + ⅛ teaspoon salt ⅜ cup (about 53g) all-purpose flour ¾ teaspoon baking powder Two Serving Option 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 ounce (28g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1 ounce (28g) bittersweet chocolate, broken into 4 equal pieces ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ cup (35g) all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking powder ⸻ Instructions Microwave butter and chopped chocolate in a large microwave...