Brenda is known for her pies. Why? Brenda’s NYC pie parties were of epic proportions. These are her 5 favorite pie crusts.
HOW TO: Form Cinnamon Rolls
Learn how to turn Brenda's Favorite Dough recipe into scrumptious Cinnamon Rolls.
Brenda's Favorite Yeast Dough
Brenda uses this dough recipe for donuts, scones, cinnamon rolls, dinner rolls…any type of roll.
Rice
Learn how to cook rice 4 different ways: on the stovetop, in an Instant Pot, in a slow cooker, and in the oven.
Coconut Chicken Curry Soup
Learn how to turn Brenda’s favorite Coconut Chicken Curry into a soup.
Coconut Chicken Curry
Living in Cold Country Brenda loves making hearty curries and soups. This is one of her favorites.
Coconut Chicken Curry in a Slow Cooker
Learn how to make Brenda’s favorite Coconut Chicken Curry in a Slow Cooker.
Kneading techniques vary between cooks - learn Brenda’s technique for kneading yeast doughs.
French Bread
This recipe can be done by hand but it turns out even better using a bread maker.
Pumpkin Brownies (or Bread)
Frost with cream cheese frosting to serve as brownies. Add chocolate chips and bake in a bread pan to serve as bread.
Cream Cheese Frosting
For the smoothest, fluffiest frosting, allow the cream cheese and butter to naturally reach room temperature.
Brenda Brownies
I remember at the height of our Endurance Marathon Training Brenda would bake these brownies at least once per month. She’d eat the whole pan. NO LIE.
Buttermilk Pancakes
Add your favorite add-ins to take this recipe to the next level; blueberries, chocolate chips, bananas, pumpkin spice ... the list goes on and on!
Mashed Potatoes
Looking to up your Mashed Potato game? Brenda recommends adding any of the following: mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, sour cream, paprika, and/or more butter.
Braised Beef (or Short Ribs)
This savory meat dish pairs with your favorite potato recipe. Brenda recommends mashed potatoes.
Non-Vodka Cream Sauce
Learn how to make a really delicious pasta sauce…alcohol-free!
Gnocchi
Have leftover mashed potatoes? Make gnocchi. It’s easier than you think!
Brenda Cookies
Meet the pinnacle of all Brenda Food: THE BRENDA COOKIE.