While Kugel has been a staple of Jewish cooking for centuries, I tend to only make Mom’s kugel recipe once a year during Passover-- and I'm not sure why. Served hot or cold as a side, or, for the sweeter versions, as a dessert, most people characterize kugel as a type of casserole or pudding made from egg noodles or potatoes. However, for Passover, I use matzoh as the main ingredient. I know you’re probably thinking there’s no way a bland, hard, cracker-like piece of matzoh could ever replace the smooth soft texture and flavor of egg … [Read more...]
Noodle Kugel for Yom Kippur
September 21, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Back by popular Jewish demand, enjoy Mom''s two favorite Kugel recipes. Whether you like sweet or very very sweet, I promise these two noodle-based recipes will steal the show at your holiday table. And, you don’t have to be Jewish to adore them....all year long. Warning: you will definitely eat more than one piece.... … [Read more...]
Passover: Apple Matzoh Kugel
March 31, 2015 By Leave a Comment
While Kugel has been a staple of Jewish cooking for centuries, this is only my second time baking Mom's kugel recipe (definitely check out Mom's Noodle Pudding). Served hot or cold- as a side, or, for the sweeter versions, as a dessert-most people characterize kugel as a type of casserole or pudding made from egg noodles or potatoes. However, for Passover Mom I used matzoh for the main substitute. I know you're probably thinking there's no way a bland, hard, cracker-like piece of matzoh … [Read more...]
Noodle Kugel for the Holidays
September 21, 2012 By 9 Comments
Family traditions counter alienation and confusion. They help us define who we are; they provide something steady, reliable and safe in a confusing world. SUSAN LIEBERMAN, New Traditions The fall Jewish holidays are so very bittersweet for me. I have the most vivid memories of Mom slaving away in the kitchen for weeks leading up to the Jewish New Year. She’d willingly make multiple versions of her Noodle Kugel (Noodle Pudding), her infamous Sweet and Sour Brisket, chopped liver, Matzoh Ball Soup and of course, her Banana Chocolate Chip … [Read more...]
