Looking for an easy, elegant dessert that's sure to impress? This Cherry Vanilla Celebration Cake (No Bake) is a refreshing layered dessert made with ladyfingers, creamy vanilla pudding, fluffy whipped topping, fresh cherries, bananas, walnuts, and warm hints of cinnamon and nutmeg. It's simple to prepare, requires no baking, and is perfect for Canada Day, summer entertaining, family dinners, birthdays, BBQs, holidays, or any special celebration. I originally created this dessert for our Canada Day celebration, using beautiful fresh cherries that were in season. The fresh fruit makes this dessert light, colourful, and absolutely delicious. Join me in my kosher kitchen for another Cookin' With Janette segment, where I invite SAVVY women over 40—and anyone who enjoys great food—to discover easy recipes, healthy twists, family traditions, different cultures, and simple ways to make everyday meals feel special.
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Lights, camera, conversation! This week on Janette's TV Podcast, Janette sits down with filmmaker Anisha Kumar, director of the short film Something Spontaneous, an official selection at the 2026 Vaughan International Film Festival (VFF). Anisha shares the inspiration behind the film, the creative process of bringing it to life, working with her cast and crew, navigating the independent film world, and what audiences can expect from this heartfelt story. Whether you're an aspiring filmmaker, film lover, or simply enjoy discovering exciting new talent, this is an interview you won't want to miss. ✨ In this episode: • The inspiration behind Something Spontaneous • The journey from script to screen • Directing actors • Lessons learned as a filmmaker • Independent filmmaking in Canada • Advice for women And more! Thank you to the Vaughan International Film Festival for celebrating independent filmmakers and storytelling. Please Like, Comment & Subscribe!
Looking for a simple dessert that tastes like it came from a bakery? In this Cookin' With Janette, I'm making an Easy No-Bake Cheesecake using a pre-made graham cracker crust, Philadelphia Whipped Cream Cheese, Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk, Liberté Yogurt, lemon juice, and vanilla. It's creamy, delicious, affordable, and perfect for entertaining, family gatherings, holidays, girls' nights, or simply treating yourself. No baking required! For an extra touch of affordable luxury, top with cherry pie filling, fresh berries, a drizzle of honey, and a dollop of non-dairy whipped cream. Let me know in the comments what toppings you used and how your cheesecake turned out! RECIPE Ingredients 1 Pre-Made Walmart Graham Cracker Pie Crust 1 container (227–250g) Philadelphia Whipped Cream Cheese 1 can (300mL) Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk ½ cup Liberté Yogurt (plain or vanilla) 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp vanilla extract Optional Toppings Cherry or any flavor pie filling Fresh strawberries Blueberries Raspberries Non-dairy whipped cream Honey drizzle Chocolate shavings Directions Mix sweetened condensed milk, yogurt and whipped cream cheese . Add lemon juice and vanilla. Mix until smooth and creamy. Pour into prepared graham cracker crust. Smooth the top. Refrigerate 4–6 hours, preferably overnight. Garnish with choice of topping, and serve. Janette's Tip For an extra touch of affordable luxury, top with cherry pie filling, fresh berries, a drizzle of honey, and a dollop of non-dairy whipped cream before serving.