Jane’s Kitchen: Tzatziki Pasta Salad

  Servings: 8    1 (7-ounce) container low-fat plain greek yogurt  1/3 cup mayonnaise, or sour cream  1/4 cup feta cheese  1 clove garlic, chopped  1 teaspoon red wine vinegar  1 teaspoon lemon juice  1/4 teaspoon kosher salt  1/4 teaspoon black pepper  2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil  12 ounces penne pasta, cooked to al […]

Jane’s Kitchen: Balsamic Sweet Onion Jam

  Servings: 8    6 cups sweet onions, thinly sliced  1 tablespoon olive oil  salt and black pepper to taste  1 cup chardonnay  1 cup white balsamic vinegar  3/4 cup granulated sugar  1/2 cup water  2 bay leaves  1 teaspoon mustard seeds  1 thyme sprig    For an alternative, deeper-flavored and colored jam, swap Chardonnay […]

Jane’s Kitchen: Cheese Blintzes

  Servings: 12    Batter: 1 cup milk  1 cup flour  1/2 teaspoon salt    Filling: 1 tablespoon melted butter  4 eggs  Filling  2 egg yolks  1 1/2 pounds farmer cheese  1 inch strip lemon peel  1 tablespoon melted butter  1/2 teaspoon salt  2 tablespoons sugar  1/4 teaspoon cinnamon    Batter:  Place all ingredients in […]

Jane’s Kitchen: Grape and Almond Gaspacho

  Servings: 6    2 pounds seedless green grapes  1 small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and coarsely chopped  1/4 cup almonds, toasted  2 scallions, white and light green parts only, coarsely chopped  1/8 cup rice or tarragon vinegar  1/2 cup plain yogurt  3 ounces cream cheese  1/4 cup buttermilk  2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil  3/4 […]