Kugels
Kugels were developed to meet Jewish religious constraints of not cooking and not kindling fire on the Sabbath. Kugels can be prepared before the Sabbath, and they can be slow-cooked or kept warm on a warming plate. Kugels usually consist of pasta or grains bound together by fats and/or eggs. Kugels can be sweet (containing fruit) or savory (containing vegetables).
Kluski Noodle and Spinach Kugel (Parve)
Noodles and spinach make a delicious and healthy kugel. And Kluski noodles gives this kugel an especially hearty taste and satisfying texture. We were introduced to this kugel by our friend Sheri Cohen, who served it to us for Shabbat lunch years ago.
Noodles and spinach make a delicious and healthy kugel. And Kluski noodles gives this kugel an especially hearty taste and satisfying texture. We were introduced to this kugel by our friend Sheri Cohen, who served it to us for Shabbat lunch years ago.
Spinach Noodle Kugel
This Spinach Noodle Kugel makes a nice side dish for the Sabbath or holiday table. The fresh spinach and onions give it an old-fashioned, wholesome taste. The fresh ingredients also make this an economical dish.
This Spinach Noodle Kugel makes a nice side dish for the Sabbath or holiday table. The fresh spinach and onions give it an old-fashioned, wholesome taste. The fresh ingredients also make this an economical dish.
Top 10 Kugel Recipes
Kugels have been a staple of Jewish cooking for centuries. Kugel, which means "ball" in German, originally referred to balls of noodle dough encased around fruity filling and steamed in covered pots. Kugels evolved over time into baked casserole dishes. Today there are recipes for both sweet kugels (generally dairy) and savory kugels (usually pareve).
Kugels have been a staple of Jewish cooking for centuries. Kugel, which means "ball" in German, originally referred to balls of noodle dough encased around fruity filling and steamed in covered pots. Kugels evolved over time into baked casserole dishes. Today there are recipes for both sweet kugels (generally dairy) and savory kugels (usually pareve).
Basic Potato Kugel (Parve)
Potato Kugel, moist on the inside and crispy on the outside, is a staple of Eastern European Jewish cooking. While there are many variations of potato kugel, this Basic Potato Kugel recipe is still my favorite.
Potato Kugel, moist on the inside and crispy on the outside, is a staple of Eastern European Jewish cooking. While there are many variations of potato kugel, this Basic Potato Kugel recipe is still my favorite.
Blueberry-Topped Noodle Kugel (Dairy)
You've just finished the 25-hour Yom Kippur fast, and your body is begging for something sweet and easy-to-digest. This Blueberry-topped Sweet Noodle Kugel recipe, courtesy of Susan Tanur, is the perfect Yom Kippur Break Fast dish.
You've just finished the 25-hour Yom Kippur fast, and your body is begging for something sweet and easy-to-digest. This Blueberry-topped Sweet Noodle Kugel recipe, courtesy of Susan Tanur, is the perfect Yom Kippur Break Fast dish.
Broccoli Kugel (Parve)
It's 5 p.m. on Friday. The Jewish Sabbath starts in two hours. My 16-year-old daughter walks in from the beach, and tells me she has to take a kugel to the potluck Shabbat dinner she is having with friends. As fast as I can, I throw together this Broccoli Kugel. Boy was I surprised when she came home and told me the kugel was the hit of the party!
It's 5 p.m. on Friday. The Jewish Sabbath starts in two hours. My 16-year-old daughter walks in from the beach, and tells me she has to take a kugel to the potluck Shabbat dinner she is having with friends. As fast as I can, I throw together this Broccoli Kugel. Boy was I surprised when she came home and told me the kugel was the hit of the party!
Carrot Kugel (Parve)
This carrot kugel tastes like carrot cake, which makes it a wonderful sweet side dish for Rosh Hashanah. And since it is so simple to prepare, it will add to your holiday meal without adding to your holiday workload. Your guests, especially the children, will gobble up this delicious kugel.
This carrot kugel tastes like carrot cake, which makes it a wonderful sweet side dish for Rosh Hashanah. And since it is so simple to prepare, it will add to your holiday meal without adding to your holiday workload. Your guests, especially the children, will gobble up this delicious kugel.
Carrot Kugel (Parve)
While many carrot kugels are really carrot cake in disguise, this Carrot Kugel has a definite kugel quality about it. The flavor of this honey-sweetened kugel is dominated by carrots and complemented by lemon rind. The egg whites add a light touch.
While many carrot kugels are really carrot cake in disguise, this Carrot Kugel has a definite kugel quality about it. The flavor of this honey-sweetened kugel is dominated by carrots and complemented by lemon rind. The egg whites add a light touch.
Cottage Cheese Noodle Kugel (Dairy)
This Sweet Dairy Noodle Kugel has old fashioned flavor. It is a great brunch dish, when served with bagels and spreads. It is also the perfect dish to serve at the end of a fast such as Tisha B'Av or Yom Kippur.
This Sweet Dairy Noodle Kugel has old fashioned flavor. It is a great brunch dish, when served with bagels and spreads. It is also the perfect dish to serve at the end of a fast such as Tisha B'Av or Yom Kippur.
Cream Cheese Noodle Koogle (Dairy)
This sweet kugel can be prepared a day in advance and baked the day of the meal. What this kugel lacks in our modern definition of "lightness", it makes up for in old-fashioned Jewish food flavor. Serve with baked salmon and Israeli salad for an easy-to-prepare and satisfying dairy meal that the whole family will enjoy.
This sweet kugel can be prepared a day in advance and baked the day of the meal. What this kugel lacks in our modern definition of "lightness", it makes up for in old-fashioned Jewish food flavor. Serve with baked salmon and Israeli salad for an easy-to-prepare and satisfying dairy meal that the whole family will enjoy.
Kugel Yerushalmi - Jerusalem Kugel (Parve)
This uniquely-flavored savory kugel, of caramelized noodles spiced with black pepper, was brought to the city of Jerusalem by Eastern European Hasidic Jews in the eighteenth century. Thus the kugel is called Kugel Yerushalmi, which means Jerusalem Kugel. Kugel Yerushalmi is traditionally eaten after Sabbath morning prayer services - either for kiddish or lunch - along with cholent and pickles.
This uniquely-flavored savory kugel, of caramelized noodles spiced with black pepper, was brought to the city of Jerusalem by Eastern European Hasidic Jews in the eighteenth century. Thus the kugel is called Kugel Yerushalmi, which means Jerusalem Kugel. Kugel Yerushalmi is traditionally eaten after Sabbath morning prayer services - either for kiddish or lunch - along with cholent and pickles.
Lite Potato Kugel (Parve)
Potato Kugel is a staple of Eastern European Jewish cooking. For a low fat, reduced carb version, try this Lite Potato Kugel recipe. It contains fewer egg yokes and no oil.
Potato Kugel is a staple of Eastern European Jewish cooking. For a low fat, reduced carb version, try this Lite Potato Kugel recipe. It contains fewer egg yokes and no oil.
Onion Kugel (Pareve)
While this parve side dish is amazingly tasty, you have to be motivated to make it - unless you are one of those fortunate few who don't mind chopping onions. Once you get past the onions, the rest of the recipe is simple as pie. My Hungarian-Israeli mother contributed this Onion Kugel recipe for our eating pleasure.
While this parve side dish is amazingly tasty, you have to be motivated to make it - unless you are one of those fortunate few who don't mind chopping onions. Once you get past the onions, the rest of the recipe is simple as pie. My Hungarian-Israeli mother contributed this Onion Kugel recipe for our eating pleasure.
Tsimmes Kugel (Parve)
Cookbook author Sara Finkel calls her Tsimmes Kugel recipe "a modern version of two traditional Shabbat favorites - tsimmes and kugel." The recipe, which comes from her bestselling book Classic Kosher Cooking, combines sweet potatoes, apples, and carrots to form a big hit.
Cookbook author Sara Finkel calls her Tsimmes Kugel recipe "a modern version of two traditional Shabbat favorites - tsimmes and kugel." The recipe, which comes from her bestselling book Classic Kosher Cooking, combines sweet potatoes, apples, and carrots to form a big hit.
Vegetarian Vegetable Kugel (Pareve)
Kugels have been a staple of Jewish cooking for centuries. This savory, pareve, vegetable kugel is a favorite among vegetarians who keep kosher.
Kugels have been a staple of Jewish cooking for centuries. This savory, pareve, vegetable kugel is a favorite among vegetarians who keep kosher.
Aish.com: Kugel Recipes
Aish HaTorah's Women's Organization provides a variety of simple kugel recipes. They include Yerushalmi Kugel, Potato Kugel, Carrot Kugel, and Savory Noodle Kugel.
Aish HaTorah's Women's Organization provides a variety of simple kugel recipes. They include Yerushalmi Kugel, Potato Kugel, Carrot Kugel, and Savory Noodle Kugel.
Jewish Nutrition: Vegetable Kugel
Hannah Sommer, a nutritionist living in Jerusalem, provides this healthy kugel recipe which includes spinach, celery, peppers, carrots, and mushrooms.
Hannah Sommer, a nutritionist living in Jerusalem, provides this healthy kugel recipe which includes spinach, celery, peppers, carrots, and mushrooms.