Irenes Sweet Kugel For Passover Recipes

IRENE'S SWEET KUGEL FOR PASSOVER

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 F Grease 13"X9" baking pan Measure Farfel into large mixing bowel, reserving 1/4 cup on the side. Add 1 1/2 cup warm water to farfel and completely dampen. Set aside. Slice drained peaches into smaller chunks (cut each peach into 3 or 4 pieces). POur into small bowel. Mix chopped dates in with peaches. Set aside. Melt 8 tablespoons (1 stick) of butter in a small sauce pan. Transfer to a large mixing bowel. Cool slightly and whisk eggs into butter, one at a time. Add nutmeg and sugar, whisk until blended. Beat in yogurt and cottage cheese. Add peaches and dates, reserving 1/2 cup for the topping. Mix damp farfel into egg/cheese/fruit mix. Break up clumps of farfel and pour mixture into greased baking pan. Prepare topping by melting 4 tablespoons butter (1/2 stick) either in small pan or small microwave bowel), mix in chopped walnuts, reserved peach/date mixture, cinnamon and reserved 1/4 cup farfel. Spoon over top of farfel mixture in baking pan. Bake in center of oven for 45 minutes or until slightly puffed. Remove from oven, cool for 30 minutes. Slice and serve.

RAISIN FARFEL KUGEL (PASSOVER FRIENDLY)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
• Soak farfel in water 10 minutes. Drain.
• Add beaten eggs into the bowl of farfel, and let stand 10 minutes.
• Stir in raisins, salt, sugar, cinnamon, and butter.
• Transfer mixture to prepared dish.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 to 60 minutes.

MATZO APPLE KUGEL (PASSOVER)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the crumbled matzos in a medium bowl, and add enough water to cover. Let stand for 2 minutes, then drain off excess water. Don't squeeze.
• To the bowl of matzo, add eggs, 1/4 cup sugar, salt, lemon juice and applesauce. Stir to combine. Mix in the apples and dried cranberries. Spread the mixture evenly into a greased 2-quart casserole dish. Mix together the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar, and cinnamon; sprinkle over the top.
• Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden, and the apples are soft.

PASSOVER SWEET KUGEL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease a 9x13 baking dish.
• Moisten the matzo farfel by placing in a large bowl, stirring in enough cold water to cover, and rinsing immediately in a colander set in the sink. Mix in beaten eggs, sugar, salt, and margarine until thoroughly combined, and lightly mix in the apples, bananas, and 1/4 cup of ground walnuts. Spoon the kugel into the prepared baking dish, and sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup of ground walnuts.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the kugel is browned and set in the center, about 1 hour. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.