Jane’s Kitchen: Persimmon Caprese Salad

Servings: 4    Salad:  1 ripe Fuyu persimmon, sliced in crescents  1 8 ounce package of sliced fresh mozzarella (BelGiosa) 1/2 cup fresh blueberries  1/2 cup torn fresh basil leaves    Citrus Honey Dressing:  1/2 cup fresh orange juice  2 tablespoons lemon juice  2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar (best) or white wine vinegar 1/4 cup […]

Jane’s Kitchen: Creamy Pineapple Kugel

Creamy Pineapple Kugel  by Jamie Geller  Servings: 6    1 8-ounce container whipped cream cheese (Temptee or other brand)  1/2 cup sugar  4 eggs  3/4 cup potato starch or flour  1 teaspoon baking powder  1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple  1/2 cup neutral-flavored oil  1 teaspoon vanilla  whole cored canned pineapple rings for garnish    […]

Jane’s Kitchen: Eggplant & Porcini “Meat”balls in Tomato Sauce

  From Food and Wine   Servings: 8  1 large eggplant (1 1/4 pounds)  1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms  Boiling water  1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil  1 small onion, minced  4 garlic cloves, grated  2 28-ounce cans imported whole Italian tomatoes, seeded and pureed with their juices  2 tablespoons chopped basil, plus leaves for garnish  […]

Jane’s Kitchen: Icelandic Jewish Cookies

Read the full story on the incredible roots of these cookies.   Icelandic Jewish Cookies 2 cups flour  1/2 teaspoon salt  1/2 teaspoon cardamom  1/2 teaspoon baking powder  2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature  1/2 cup granulated sugar  1 egg, lightly beaten    Toppings  1/4 cup sliced almonds, sliced or finely chopped  1/4 cup raw […]

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: 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 […]