kugel

American  

[koo-guhl, koog-uhl] / ˈku gəl, ˈkʊg əl /

noun

Jewish Cooking.

1. a sweet or savory baked casserole resembling a soufflé or pudding and made of noodles, potatoes, challah, or matzo mixed with eggs and fat.

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kugel British  

/ kuːɡəl /

noun

1. a young Jewish woman from a wealthy background who is seen as being excessively materialistic

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Etymology

Origin of kugel

First recorded in 1840–50; from Yiddish kugl; compare Middle High German kugel(e), German Kugel “ball, sphere”; perhaps akin to cudgel

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kugel

Think of noodle kugel — sweet or savory — that is made dense, but not heavy, thanks to a mixture of eggs, egg noodles, sour cream and cottage cheese.

From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2023

This classic kugel recipe celebrates the sweeter, richer side of noodle puddings.

From New York Times ● Dec. 21, 2022

As for a topping, some kugel cooks like to sprinkle cornflakes, breadcrumbs or chopped nuts over the pudding.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 18, 2022

It makes for a slightly firmer, milkier kugel with a mild tang.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 18, 2022

She took the kugel pan, holding the edge with the tips of her fingers, as though it was hot to the touch or profoundly unclean.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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