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: Yogurt Pudding with Poached or Fresh Fruit

Servings: 4 Source: Jerusalem – Ottolenghi Cuisine: Zahav    Use any poached fruit or fruit sauce, peaches, pears, cherries, or other berries. This is delicious and delicate dessert even without the fruit.    PUDDING 1 1/2 envelopes unflavored Knox gelatin 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 cup whole milk 1/3 sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract […]

Jane’s Kitchen: Cloud-High Coconut Cake with Pineapple Fiilling (or Snowball Cake)

“From a magazine recipe my mom found in the early 1960’s. The very best coconut cake ever. The yellow cake is the easiest, most foolproof cake, and the most delicious. It’s hard to imagine it’s made with shortening, it tastes so buttery. Unfrosted cake freezes well; use for trifle or shortcake. Frosting makes great meringues […]

Jane’s Kitchen: Honeydew or Cantaloupe Loaf Cake

A great use for leftover fruit tray honeydew or cantaloupe!   Servings: 20 2 cups honeydew puree (or use cantaloupe instead)  3 eggs  2 teaspoons vanilla  1 cup vegetable oil  2 cups sugar  3 cups flour  1 teaspoon baking soda  1 dash salt  3/4 teaspoon baking powder optional glaze: some puree honeydew mixed with powdered […]