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Banana Bread Made with Sourdough Starter Discard

May 30, 2026 by Chef Anna
Freshly baked sourdough banana bread with walnuts and ripe bananas on a wooden table.

Sourdough Discard Banana Bread is a delightful way to use up leftover sourdough starter while creating a moist and flavorful treat. If you’re wondering what to do with that excess …

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Traditional French Butter Tea Cake

May 28, 2026May 20, 2026 by Chef Anna
Delicious Traditional French Butter Tea Cake served with a cup of tea

Why Make This Recipe Classic French Butter Tea Cake is simple yet delicious. It’s perfect for afternoon tea or a delightful dessert any time of the day. The buttery flavor …

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Sweet Air Fryer Churro

May 29, 2026May 20, 2026 by Chef Anna
Delicious homemade Air Fryer Churro dusted with cinnamon and sugar

Air Fryer Churros — Crispy Cinnamon Treats Warm, crisp ridges dusted in cinnamon-sugar melt in your mouth — these air fryer churros deliver all the joy of frying with less …

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Carrot Pudding with Brown Sugar Sauce

May 28, 2026May 20, 2026 by Chef Anna
Delicious carrot pudding drizzled with rich brown sugar sauce on a plate.

Carrot Pudding with Brown Sugar Sauce — Cozy Classic The pudding smells of warm molasses and cinnamon the moment it leaves the steamer; Carrot Pudding with Brown Sugar Sauce melts …

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Classic Banana Pudding: Southern-Style Layered Dessert with Vanilla Wafers

May 28, 2026March 21, 2026 by Chef Anna
Homemade banana pudding showcasing layers of bananas, cream, and vanilla wafers.

Key Takeaways Classic banana pudding layers vanilla wafers, fresh ripe bananas, silky vanilla custard, and pillowy whipped cream into a Southern dessert that disappears at every gathering. The secret to …

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My Favorite Carrot Cake Recipe

May 27, 2026March 9, 2026 by Chef Anna
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My Favorite Carrot Cake Recipe: Moist, Spiced & Topped with Cream Cheese Frosting This is the carrot cake that ends your search for the perfect recipe — impossibly moist, deeply …

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Pineapple Upside-Down Cupcakes

May 28, 2026February 27, 2026 by Chef Anna
Pineapple Upside-Down Cupcakes with cherry topping on a white plate

Pineapple Upside-Down Cupcakes Sweet, glossy pineapple and brown sugar caramel meet a tender, buttery cupcake for a little taste of summer in one hand. Pineapple upside-down cupcakes put the classic …

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Easy M&M Cookies

May 24, 2026February 23, 2026 by Chef Anna
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Easy M&M Cookies: Soft, Chewy & Loaded with Color These M&M cookies are the kind that disappear from the cooling rack before you can photograph them — thick, soft, and …

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Sparkling Vanilla Cookies

May 29, 2026December 17, 2025 by Chef Anna
Sparkling Vanilla Cookies arranged on a decorative plate

Sparkling Vanilla Cookies — The Ultimate Sparkling Vanilla Cookies guide ✨🍪 Ready for the most irresistible Sparkling Vanilla Cookies guide that takes just a few simple concepts to master? You’ll …

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About Me

Chef Anna in her kitchen at Chef Johns Gourmet

Hi, I’m Chef Anna

Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef and recipe developer. I spend my mornings testing recipes — sometimes three versions of the same dish — and my afternoons writing them so you can make them perfectly at home. Over 1,100 tested recipes, real ingredients, honest cooking.

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Recent Recipes

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  • Freshly baked cherry muffins with a golden crust and cherry fillingTimeless Cherry Muffins
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