The best of both worlds, combining Ashkenazic apple and Sephardic date charoset. 1 cup walnuts or other nuts (if allergic substitute sunflower, pumpkin or sesame seeds) 1/2 pound pitted dates 1/4 pound mixed dried fruit such as raisins, dried cranberries, or apricots 1/4 cup unsweetened cranberry juice (Knudsen’s), orange juice or Passover wine 1/2 […]
Posts in the Jane’s Kitchen category:
A collection of delicious recipes shared by our talented Oneg Coordinator, Jane Levine.
Jane’s Kitchen: Mina de Espinaca
(Turkish Spinach, Cheese, Potato and Matzo pie) Servings: 6 2 large potatoes, russet or yukon gold 1 tablespoon + 2 ¾ tsp kosher salt 1 1/4 cups shredded parmesan cheese (or feta for spinach portion and part feta for potatoes) 1 8 ounce block cream cheese, or part cream cheese and part ricotta 2 […]
Jane’s Kitchen: Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Warm Cider Vinaigrette
From Ina Garten, Servings: 4 1 1 1/2 pound butternut squash, peeled and cubed 3/4″ extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 3 tablespoons dried cranberries 3/4 cup apple cider or juice 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 tablespoons shallots, minced 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 4 […]
Jane’s Kitchen: Seven Species Challah
From Jamie Geller Test Kitchens 1/2 cup warm water 1/2 cup pomegranate juice, at room temperature 2 1/2 teaspoons yeast 1 cup bread flour 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 cup barley flour 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup silan date honey (recipe below) (or use bee honey and add some dates […]
Jane’s Kitchen: Latke Hotdish
Servings: 12 Midwestern beef stew topped with latkes and baked. BEEF STEW 5 tablespoons oil 4 pounds beef cubes, 2 inch 3 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 large onion, sliced 4 carots, sliced 1/2″ thick 4 celery ribs, sliced 1/2″ thick 1 cup red wine 2 tablespoons brown sugar 4 […]
Jane’s Kitchen: Chocolate Babka
“My Mother’s Ultimate Chocolate Babka” | The Nosher FOR THE DOUGH 1 1/2 cups warm whole milk, approx. 110 degrees 1/2 ounce yeast (gold) 3/4 cup white sugar + a pinch for the yeast 3 large eggs, room temperature (save 1 egg for egg wash) 1 tablespoon heavy cream (for egg wash…you can substitute […]
Jane’s Kitchen: Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Servings: 24 2 cups flour 2 cups sugar 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 4 eggs 1 1/2 cups oil 3 cups grated zucchini 3/4 cup walnuts, chopped Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 9″ x 13″ […]
Jane’s Kitchen: Ukrainian Kamish Brot -Joan Nathan Jewish Biscotti
A great lower fat crispy treat instead of high fat cookies. 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup orange juice 1 cup sugar 3 large eggs 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all purpose unbleached flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips (you can sub chopped […]
Jane’s Kitchen: Watermelon Rind Curry
Servings: 4 4 cups watermelon rind,, tough green skin removed and cut into ½ inch pieces 2 tablespoons ghee 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 inch ginger, minced 1/2 serrano pepper, seeded and minced 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder 1 teaspoon coriander powder 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup water 1 teaspoon […]
Jane’s Kitchen: Cherry Tomato Cobbler
Servings: 8 Olive oil 2 tablespoons cold butter 1 egg 3/4 cup flour 3/4 cup finely ground cornmeal 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda Salt and pepper 1/2 cup buttermilk 2 quarts cherry tomatoes 3 garlic cloves 1 large red onion 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Several sprigs fresh basil or dried, for […]