Jessica's Joyful Kitchen

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25–30 minutes Total Time: 45–50 minutes Servings: 8 Category: Main Dish Notes After Making Ingredients 8 oz (227g) linguine or spaghetti 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter 1 medium white onion, diced 1 medium green bell pepper, diced 2 teaspoons (about 6g) minced garlic, about 2 cloves ¼ cup (30g) all-purpose flour 2 cups (480mL) whole milk 3 cups (about 340g) shredded cheddar or Mexican-blend cheese, divided 1 (15 oz/425g) can diced Italian tomatoes, drained 1 (8 oz/227g) can diced green chiles, drained 2 cups (280g) shredded cooked chicken 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper Instructions Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. Cook the linguine or spaghetti according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and green bell pepper. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. ...

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 12–14 minutes Chill Time: 20 minutes Total Time: About 50 minutes Servings: About 24 cookies Category: Dessert Notes After Making Use 1 large and 1 medium scoop per cookie  Ingredients 1½ cups (188g) all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar ½ cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar 2 large eggs, at room temperature 1 cup (240g) creamy peanut butter 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups (170g) old-fashioned rolled oats 2½ cups (450g) semi-sweet chocolate chips (see Kitchen Sink variation, below) Instructions In a large bowl, beat the softened butter on medium-high speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar and beat until light and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs, peanut butter, and vanilla. Beat on high speed until smooth and well combined, about 1 minute. Scrape down the si...

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Servings: 10–12 Category: Dessert ⸻ Notes After Making Add ⸻ Ingredients 1 cup (2 sticks / 226 g) unsalted butter, plus additional butter for greasing the baking dish 4 extra-large eggs, room temperature 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar ¾ cup (85 g) unsweetened cocoa powder ½ cup (60 g) all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 tablespoon coffee, amaretto, framboise, or kahlua liqueur (optional) For Serving Vanilla ice cream Whipped cream ⸻ Instructions Prepare the Brownie Pudding Preheat the oven to 325°F . Lightly butter a 2-quart (9×13-inch or similar) baking dish. Melt the butter and allow it to cool slightly. In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the eggs and sugar on medium-high speed for 5–10 minutes , until very thick, pale yellow, and fluffy. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder and flour. Reduce th...