Community Cook Jennifer Gilbert’s Best Recipes
Updated: May 12, 2020From her home state of Michigan, Jennifer shares creative recipes that range from bright salads to sweet treats. Her dishes are hard to resist!
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Meet Jennifer
Jennifer joined our Community Cook team in 2013. Since then she has shared over 100 delicious hometown recipes with us. Here are a few of our favorites! (Read our interview with Jennifer.)
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S'mores Brownies
My family simply adores my daughter's fudgy s'mores brownies. The cinnamon graham cracker crust and the dark chocolate brownies bring our passion for s'mores to a whole new level! —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan
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Kale Slaw Spring Salad
My parents and in-laws are retired and like to spend winters in Florida. This tangy spring salad welcomes the snowbirds back for our Easter celebration! —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan 4 / 10
Chocolate-Dipped Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
I created this recipe based on our family's love of chocolate-dipped ice cream cones. Red heart-shaped sprinkles make them fun for Valentine's Day. Vary the color to match the occasion. —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan 5 / 10
Cincinnati Chili Dogs
My in-laws are from Ohio, so we have Cincinnati chili at many of our family gatherings. I spiced up this family classic with cinnamon and cocoa powder and then ladled it over hot dogs. It's perfect for game day, tailgates and potlucks. —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan 6 / 10
Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge
I get the whole family involved with this fudge. I bake, my daughter watches the clock, my husband stirs and my son is a taste tester! —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan 7 / 10
Three-Cheese Meatball Mostaccioli
When my husband travels for work, I make a special dinner for my kids to keep their minds off missing Daddy. This tasty mostaccioli is meatball magic. —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan 8 / 10
Key Lime Cupcakes
I made these light, tangy cupcakes on a chilly day to remind me of our vacation in southern Florida, where Key lime pies are star attractions. —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan 9 / 10
Michigan Cherry Salad
This recipe reminds me what I love about my home state: picking apples with my children, buying greens at the farmers market and tasting cherries on vacations. —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan 10 / 10
Ultimate Oreo Caramel Apples
My kids like to give Halloween goodies to the neighborhood trick-or-treaters. These cookie-caramel apples were door prizes for a few lucky ghosts and goblins. —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan Originally Published: May 12, 2020
