Servings: 12 1 20 ounce Ghirardelli brownie mix, any variety 6 ounces halvah, any flavor, divided 1/4 cup 100% tahini Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13-inch casserole with parchment paper. Prepare brownie mix batter according to package directions. Break up large chunks of halva and place them on the bottom of prepared […]
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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, […]
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: Sunken Plum Cake
Recipe courtesy of the Nosher, serves 10. 1/2 cup vegan butter or unsalted butter (1 stick) at room temperature 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup honey 2 large eggs, at room temperature 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1/2 tsp freshly grated ginger 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour or gluten free all purpose flour 1 […]
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: 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: Tiramatzu
Servings: 8 7 egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar 1/3 cup sweet Marsala wine, plus 2 T. 8 ounces Mascarpone, room temperature 1 cup heavy cream, chilled 1 cup brewed coffee or espresso 1/4 cup dark rum 6 sheets matzo (must be egg matzo, they’re sweeter and more delicate) 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder […]
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: 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″ […]