Jessica Segarra

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Despite the name of her blog, The Novice Chef, Jessica is no longer a novice in the kitchen. Since 2008, this trial-by-error, self-taught home cook has been experimenting in her kitchen, and sharing her adventures and tasty recipes with readers. Whether it’s cupcakes, tacos, or pizza, Jessica approaches cooking with ease and a sense of humor. Jessica is a misplaced Texan living in Tampa, Florida with her husband Jorge, and their brood of four-legged, furry children.
 

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Almond Date Truffles

Almond Date Truffles

No-bake Almond Date Truffles are super easy to make and only have 4 ingredients. It only takes 30 minutes to blend, roll and refrigerate these little...

Andes® Mint Cookies

Soft dark chocolate cookies are frosted with green mint butter cream frosting and topped with chopped Andes® Mints to create the ultimate mint cookie!...

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Jessica Segarra
Dec 01, 2015

These cookies are delicious! Super soft and tons of honey and ginger flavor (if made with honey). However, when I think of gingersnaps - I think of the traditional crisp cookie. I personally prefer a soft cookie, so I was excited to find those flavors in a soft cookie instead.

Jessica Segarra
Dec 01, 2015

These cookies are delicious! Super soft and tons of honey and ginger flavor (if made with honey). However, when I think of gingersnaps - I think of the traditional crisp cookie. I personally prefer a soft cookie, so I was excited to find those flavors in a soft cookie instead.

Jessica Segarra
Aug 08, 2016

Loved the berry soup - was the perfect dip I didn't know I was missing with my poundcake!

Jessica Segarra
Aug 08, 2016

Loved the berry soup - was the perfect dip I didn't know I was missing with my poundcake!

Jessica Segarra
Dec 01, 2015

Perfectly soft - can't go wrong with cinnamon and sugar!

Jessica Segarra
Dec 01, 2015

Perfectly soft - can't go wrong with cinnamon and sugar!

Jessica Segarra
Aug 08, 2016

Loved the combination of sweet and savory!

Jessica Segarra
Aug 08, 2016

Perfect candied apples just like from the fair! I used wilton icing red coloring to give them a deep red flavor without having to add a lot of food coloring.

Jessica Segarra
Aug 08, 2016

Perfect candied apples just like from the fair! I used wilton icing red coloring to give them a deep red flavor without having to add a lot of food coloring.

Jessica Segarra
Dec 01, 2015

Soaking the cake in eggnog is a key step. It gives the cake so much eggnog flavor and makes it more like a tres leche! Loved it!

Jessica Segarra
Dec 01, 2015

Soaking the cake in eggnog is a key step. It gives the cake so much eggnog flavor and makes it more like a tres leche! Loved it!

Jessica Segarra
Dec 01, 2015

This was definitely a new way of making banana bread for me with the maple syrup. I wish I could have tasted the maple flavor more and would personally add a splash of maple extract next time. It's easy to over cook, so be careful!

Jessica Segarra
Dec 01, 2015

This was definitely a new way of making banana bread for me with the maple syrup. I wish I could have tasted the maple flavor more and would personally add a splash of maple extract next time. It's easy to over cook, so be careful!

Jessica Segarra
Dec 01, 2015

I really liked the combination of orange and sweet potato and I wasn't sure I would. I added a little zest to the top of my icing for an added orange kick.

Jessica Segarra
Dec 01, 2015

I really liked the combination of orange and sweet potato and I wasn't sure I would. I added a little zest to the top of my icing for an added orange kick.

Jessica Segarra
Dec 01, 2015

A twist on the traditional pecan pie bar flavors. I loved the addition of brandy.

Jessica Segarra
Dec 01, 2015

A twist on the traditional pecan pie bar flavors. I loved the addition of brandy.

Jessica Segarra
Aug 09, 2016

Loved the berry soup - was the perfect dip I didn't know I was missing with my poundcake!

Jessica Segarra
Aug 09, 2016

Loved the berry soup - was the perfect dip I didn't know I was missing with my poundcake!

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I started baking at 9 and prefer the old recipes above most new. I love to cook and bake for my f...