Jennifer Katie's Recipes

My new Homemade Burger Buns recipe is here, and it’s for you if you want your burgers to taste like they came from a proper backyard cookout. I’ll show you how to make soft, golden buns that are sturdy enough for juicy burgers but still light, fluffy, and fresh. Once you try homemade buns, the store-bought ones just do not hit the same. Would you use these for burgers, pulled pork, or breakfast sandwiches? Read the full article

The Roasted Vegetable Tray Bake recipe is here, and it’s for you if you want an easy side dish that works with almost any dinner. I’ll show you how to roast simple vegetables until they’re golden, tender, and full of flavor, without making the recipe feel complicated. It’s colorful, low-effort, and perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or serving alongside your favorite main dish. Would you serve this with chicken, fish, pasta, or keep it as a veggie bowl? Read the full article

My new Puff Pastry Apple Turnovers recipe is here, and it’s for you if you love an easy bakery-style treat without the fuss. I’ll show you how to turn simple puff pastry and sweet apple filling into golden, flaky turnovers that feel special but are easy enough for any day. Save this one for your next cozy baking day, and tell me: would you eat these for breakfast, dessert, or with coffee? Read the full article

My new Raspberry Banana Smoothie Freezer Packs recipe is up, and it’s for those mornings when breakfast needs to be quick, easy, and already halfway done. Just grab a pack from the freezer, blend it up, and you’ve got a fruity homemade smoothie in minutes. Sweet raspberries, creamy banana, and no morning guesswork. Would you make this for breakfast, a snack, or both? Read the full article

My new Pink Breakfast Waffles recipe is here, and this one is for you if breakfast needs to feel a little more fun. These waffles are bright, pretty, and easy to make, but they still have that cozy homemade waffle texture you want on a slow morning. I’ll walk you through the full recipe so you can make them without overthinking it. Save this for your next breakfast idea, and tell me: would you serve these for brunch, a birthday breakfast, or just because? Read the full article

New Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie Freezer Meal Prep Packs recipe is up on the blog, and it’s basically a little gift to your future busy self. Chocolate and peanut butter always feel like a treat, but having everything prepped in freezer bags makes mornings so much easier. Just grab a pack, blend it up, and you have a creamy, chocolatey smoothie ready in minutes. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or those days when you want something quick but still homemade. Are you a chocolate peanut butter person, or would you swap in another flavor combo? Tell me in the comments. Read the full article

New Mediterranean Pasta Salad recipe is up on the blog, and it’s the kind of easy dish that disappears fast at lunch, dinner, or a summer BBQ. It’s loaded with pasta, crisp cucumber, juicy tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, olives, feta, and a simple homemade dressing that ties everything together. Fresh, colorful, and easy to make ahead, this is one of those recipes you’ll want in the fridge for busy days or casual get-togethers. Would you serve this as a side dish or make it the main meal? Tell me in the comments. Read the full article

New Hash Browns recipe is up on the blog, and it’s all about getting those crispy golden edges with a soft, tender middle. There’s just something about homemade hash browns that makes breakfast feel a little more special. Serve them with eggs, bacon, avocado, or tuck them into a weekend brunch plate and watch them disappear fast. Are you team extra crispy, or do you like your hash browns soft in the middle? Tell me in the comments. Read the full article

New kiwi and avocado smoothie freezer meal prep packs recipe is up on the blog, and it makes busy mornings feel so much easier. Just prep the fruit ahead of time, freeze it in packs, then blend when you want something fresh, creamy, and ready in minutes. The kiwi keeps it bright and tangy, while the avocado makes it smooth and satisfying. This is the kind of recipe I love having tucked away for mornings when I want something homemade but do not want to think too hard. Would you try avocado in a smoothie, or are you already a fan? Tell me in the comments. Read the full article

New Soft Sourdough Sandwich Loaf recipe is up on the blog, and it’s the kind of bread you’ll want to slice into before it’s even fully cooled. It has that gentle sourdough flavor, a soft tender crumb, and the perfect texture for sandwiches, toast, grilled cheese, or just a warm slice with butter. There’s something so satisfying about making a loaf that actually works for everyday lunches and breakfast toast, not just the pretty bread board moment. What would you make first with this loaf: sandwiches, toast, or grilled cheese? Tell me in the comments. Read the full article

New chicken fajitas freezer meal prep recipe is up on the blog, and it’s one of those dinners your future self will be so happy you made. Just prep the chicken, peppers, onions, and seasoning ahead of time, tuck it away in the freezer, then cook it up when you need a quick, flavorful dinner without starting from scratch. Perfect for busy weeknights, back-to-school routines, or those evenings when everyone is hungry and you have no plan. Are you a freezer meal person, or do you always mean to prep and never quite get around to it? Tell me in the comments. Read the full article

New Cheese and Chive Sourdough Loaf recipe is up on the blog, and this one is all about that cozy, savory bakery-style flavor at home. Think golden crust, soft sourdough crumb, melty cheese, and fresh chives running through every slice. It’s the kind of loaf you want warm with butter, served beside soup, or sliced up for an easy lunch. Would you eat this with butter, soup, or just straight from the cutting board? Tell me in the comments. Get the full recipe on my website through the link. Read the full article

New roast chicken recipe is up on the blog, and it’s the kind of dinner that makes the whole kitchen smell amazing. Crispy golden skin, juicy meat, and simple seasoning that works every time. Serve it with roast potatoes and vegetables for a cozy family dinner, or keep it lighter with a fresh salad on the side. Are you a roast potatoes person or a salad person with roast chicken? Tell me in the comments. Get the full recipe on my website through the link. Read the full article

Need a fresh side dish that takes almost no effort? This Mediterranean Salad is crisp, colorful, and full of bright, savory flavor. You get crunchy cucumber, juicy tomatoes, olives, red onion, and creamy feta, all tossed in a simple oregano dressing. It’s perfect for cookouts, family dinners, lunches, or anytime you want something light and easy. I’ve shared the full recipe and my best make-ahead tips on the blog. Read the full article

If your rice needs more flavor, this cilantro lime rice is the side dish to make. It’s light, fluffy, and finished with fresh lime, scallions, and plenty of cilantro for a bright, fresh flavor that works with tacos, grilled chicken, fajitas, and rice bowls. I’ve shared the full recipe and my best tips on the blog. Read the full article