Deconstructed Falafel Bowl

Jane’s Kitchen: Deconstructed Falafel

Servings: 10  A layered salad that is much easier to serve and eat than when stuffed into pocket pita. To make it quicker, use purchased hummus and shredded lettuce. Also make Israeli Salad in a processor.    FALAFEL  32 purchased fully cooked or half-baked falafel (thawed frozen or refrigerated)  olive oil (spray or liquid)    […]

Jane’s Kitchen: Pumpkin Bisque with Ginger

Servings: 8    2 cloves garlic, grated  1 1/3 cups chopped onion  2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger root  2 tablespoons canola oil  4 tablespoons all-purpose flour  4 cups chicken broth  2/3 cup apple cider or juice  3 cups pumpkin puree or Hubbard squash puree 4 tablespoons maple syrup  1/4 teaspoon dried thyme  1/4 teaspoon ground […]

Warm Spanish-Style Cannellini Bean Salad With Smoked Paprika and Celery

Jane’s Kitchen: Warm Spanish-Style Cannellini Bean Salad With Smoked Paprika and Celery

Servings: 6    2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil  2 tablespoons tomato paste  1 teaspoon garlic, minced  1/4 cup shallot, minced  1/2 teaspoon mild smoked paprika  2 stalks celery, peeled and cut on a bias into 1/4-inch slices  1 15-ounce can cannellini beans or gigantes white beans, drained and rinsed  2 tablespoons white wine vinegar  1/4 […]

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Jane’s Kitchen: Mazurkas

  COOKIE  2 cups flour  1/2 teaspoon baking powder  1/4 teaspoon fine salt  1 cup unsalted butter, soft but cool 1 cup sugar  1 large egg  1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract   FRUIT  1 1/3 tablespoons cornstarch  1 1/3 tablespoons sugar  1 cup orange juice  1/2 cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup dried dates, […]