Jane’s Kitchen: Scalloped Potatoes

1 tablespoon unsalted butter  3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs  2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme  1 1/2 teaspoons salt  1 teaspoon ground black pepper  3 russet (Idaho) potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced (Set the sliced potatoes aside in a bowl of cold water to cover to keep them from discoloring until ready […]

Warm Spanish-Style Cannellini Bean Salad With Smoked Paprika and Celery

Jane’s Kitchen: Warm Spanish-Style Cannellini Bean Salad With Smoked Paprika and Celery

Servings: 6    2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil  2 tablespoons tomato paste  1 teaspoon garlic, minced  1/4 cup shallot, minced  1/2 teaspoon mild smoked paprika  2 stalks celery, peeled and cut on a bias into 1/4-inch slices  1 15-ounce can cannellini beans or gigantes white beans, drained and rinsed  2 tablespoons white wine vinegar  1/4 […]

Jane’s Kitchen: Corn and Tomato Salad with Basil

Servings: 6    3 cups frozen corn (12-ounce bag), thawed to room temperature 1 to 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes  2 tablespoons chopped basil  1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil  1 tablespoon red wine vinegar  1/2 teaspoon salt  1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper  1 small garlic clove , minced    Combine all ingredients. Serve […]

Jane’s Kitchen: Pampushky (Ukrainian Garlic Bread Rolls)

Servings: 8    FOR THE DOUGH: 1 cup (250 ml) milk or dairy free milk  2¼ tsps (1 packet) active dry yeast  2 tablespoons sugar  2 tablespoons oil (sunflower, avocado, or olive)  3 cups (380 g) all-purpose flour  2 teaspoons salt  1 egg, beaten    FOR THE GARLIC OIL: 3 tablespoons oil (sunflower, avocado, or […]

Jane’s Kitchen: Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate Molasses

Servings: 8 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, cleaned and cut in half 1/4 cup olive oil 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup chopped walnuts 1/3 cup fresh pomegranate seeds 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses (or a mixture of lemon juice and honey) Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In a large mixing […]