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 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...]
