Lokshen Kugel [Noodle Pudding]
Lokshen Kugel means "noodle pudding" in Yiddish. It originated in eastern Europe where the Jewish community spoke that language. This item falls into the category of "grandma's dishes."
8 ounces broad egg noodles
1 cup pot cheese
1/2 cup raisins
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup margarine or butter, melted
Budino Cioccolato [Italian Rich Chocolate Pudding]
Budino cioccolato is an Italian dish with Iberian roots
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 cups milk
1 3-inch length cinnamon stick
3 ounces dark sweet chocolate (Lindt Excellence or El Rey)
3 large eggs
3 egg yolks
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
Persian Mast o Khiar (Cucumber Yogurt Salad)
While Greek tsatsiki offers up a blend of refreshing cucumber, yogurt, and dill, the Persian version features the elegant and elaborate use of fresh herbs and fruits. And thinning this mixture with about 1 cup of water will give you an incredibly delicious cold soup!\.
1 cup thick Greek yogurt—whole or 2%
1⁄4 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
1⁄4 cup golden or dark raisins, coarsely chopped
1⁄2 of 1 large cucumber, peeled and cut into 1⁄4-inch dice (approximately 3⁄4 cup)
2 Tablespoons fresh mint, finely minced
2 Tablespoons fresh dill, finely minced
2 Tablespoons fresh chives, finely minced
2 Tablespoons fresh basil, finely minced
2 Tablespoons dried rose petals, crushed or minced (available at Middle Eastern markets)
1 clove garlic, finely minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Additional whole dried rose petals for garnish (optional)
1 Tablespoon finely ground walnuts for garnish (optional)
Apple and Honey Cake Bread Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce
I created this recipe from leftover honey cake.
CAKE
1 loaf of honey cake (approximately 9" x 5")
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APPLE TOPPING
2 ounces (1⁄2 stick) unsalted butter
3 Jonagold, Fuji, or Gala apples
1⁄4 cup sugar
1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
4 eggs
1⁄3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup half and half
3 cups of milk
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BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE
1 cup light (preferable) or dark brown sugar
2⁄3 cup light corn syrup
2 ounces unsalted butter
1 5-ounce can of evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 Tablespoon Scotch or dark rum (optional)
Cheese Blintz Casserole
1 hour
Blintzes are sweet or savory, filled with jam or fruit, meat, potatoes, or in this case, cheese.
BATTER:
6 eggs
1/2 cup melted butter
1 1/2 cups sour cream
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup flour
2 teaspoon baking powder
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FILLING:
8 oz softened cream cheese
1 egg
1 pint cottage cheese
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
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