Kristen Rittmer

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Lemon Blueberry Cake

2 weeks ago | amandascookin.com | Kristen Rittmer

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 8-inch round baking pans. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon saltAdd the butter, sugars, and 2 tablespoons lemon zest to the bowl of a stand-up mixer. Using the paddle attachment, beat on high speed for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is pale in color.
French Silk Slab Pie

3 weeks ago | amandascookin.com | Kristen Rittmer

In the bowl of a stand-up mixer with the whisk attachment, beat the butter and sugar at high speed for about 6-7 minutes or until pale in color and very fluffy (it should almost have the color and texture of whipped cream). Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a soft silicone spatula. 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, 2 1/4 cup granulated sugarAdd the cooled melted chocolate and vanilla extract and continue beating until combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Coconut Poke Cake

1 month ago | amandascookin.com | Kristen Rittmer

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Blend until smooth. 14.25 ounce white cake mix, 3/4 cup water, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 3 eggsPour the cake batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for approximately 28 to 30 minutes or until the top of the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool down (about 1 hour).
Lemon Poppy Seed Cake

1 month ago | amandascookin.com | Kristen Rittmer

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line 2 (8-inch) baking pans with parchment paper rounds, then grease those. Set aside. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. 3 cups all purpose flour, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 3/4 teaspoon saltIn the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk the sugar and lemon zest together to release the oils and impart lemon flavor into the sugar.
Easter M&M Cookies

1 month ago | amandascookin.com | Kristen Rittmer

Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. 3 cups all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon saltIn the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. 1 cup unsalted butterAdd the sugars and continue beating for 2 to 3 minutes. (The more air that is whipped into the sugar mixture, the fluffier your cookies will be). Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a soft silicone spatula.
Carrot Rice Krispie Treats

2 months ago | amandascookin.com | Kristen Rittmer

Grease and line a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with parchment paper long enough to extend past the pan's edge to create ‘handles’ for easy removal of the treats. Cut butter into quarters and place in a large pot over medium-high heat. 1/2 cup unsalted butterOnce the butter melts, add the marshmallows and salt, reducing the heat to medium-low. 20 ounces mini marshmallows, 1/4 teaspoon saltStir continuously until the marshmallows have melted and are smooth. Make sure not to let the marshmallows burn.
Valentine Cake Pops

2 months ago | amandascookin.com | Kristen Rittmer

Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish and place parchment paper onto two large baking sheets. Set them aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry cake mix, eggs, water, and melted butter. Blend until smooth. Transfer the cake batter to the prepared baking dish and bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the cake cool on a wire rack for 2 to 3 hours.
Philly Cheesesteak Cheesy Bread

2 months ago | amandascookin.com | Kristen Rittmer

Preheat oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, fry 2 tablespoons of butter until it begins to foam. Add the steak to the skillet and season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Fry the steak until it is no longer pink. Add 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce and continue frying until the liquid has reduced and the meat has browned. Adjust the seasoning if needed by adding more salt and pepper to taste.
Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

Jan 22, 2025 | amandascookin.com | Kristen Rittmer

Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper. TIP – If you don’t have parchment paper to line the baking pan, you can also grease the pan with butter (having the parchment paper makes for slightly easier removal)Cut butter into quarters and place in a large pot over medium heat. 1/2 cup unsalted butterOnce the butter starts to foam, reduce the heat to low and add the peanut butter and vanilla extract. Stirring until smooth.
Chicken Pot Pie Pasta

Jan 15, 2025 | amandascookin.com | Kristen Rittmer

In a large pot, bring 8 cups of water to boil. Add the pasta and cook for 2 minutes (no longer). Strain the pasta and set aside. Wipe dry the same pot the pasta was cooked in. Over medium-high heat, add the butter and onions. Fry until translucent but not brown. Add the celery, garlic, and thyme, and continue stirring until fragrant. Add 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Sprinkle the flour over the onion mixture and stir to combine.