COOK'S CORNER\Noodles can help turn sweet pudding into a savory one.Byline: Natalie Haughton Several readers responded to Sheila Spitale's request a while back for noodle pudding without cottage cheese cottage cheese a soft, uncured cheese made from soured skim milk; most of the lactose is removed with the whey. Used in low-residue diets for dogs and cats. . Many recipes received were similar variations on the theme - and some were even the same. If you want to turn a sweet pudding into a savory one, some readers suggested omitting the sugar, raisins and cinnamon and adding chopped onion, chopped fresh garlic and fresh or dried herbs - or even sour cream and shredded cheese instead. So, if you have the inclination, improvise im·pro·vise v. im·pro·vised, im·pro·vis·ing, im·pro·vis·es v.tr. 1. To invent, compose, or perform with little or no preparation. 2. . Meanwhile, here's a sampling of recipes to try. Thanks to all who shared recipes. SHABAT KUGEL ku·gel n. A baked pudding of noodles or potatoes, eggs, and seasonings, traditionally eaten by Jews on the Sabbath. [Yiddish kugel, ball (from its puffed-up shape), from Middle High German. (Shared by Jackie Ben-Efraim, West Hills) 2 sticks margarine 5 extra-large eggs, well beaten 2 cups chunky applesauce 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 pound wide egg noodles noo·dle 1 n. A narrow, ribbonlike strip of dried dough, usually made of flour, eggs, and water. [German Nudel. , cooked 6 minutes and drained Melt 1 1/2 sticks margarine in saucepan. Stir in eggs, applesauce and vanilla. Stir in noodles. Turn into a 9x13-inch baking pan and drizzle top with remaining 1/2 stick melted margarine, melted. Bake in preheated 350-degree oven 1 hour. Reheats and freezes well. NOODLE PUDDING WITHOUT COTTAGE CHEESE (Shared by a Woodland Hills reader) 1 package (10 ounces) thin noodles Thin noodles are a variety of Chinese noodle widely used in Southern China, especially in the cuisines of Hong Kong and Guangdong. It has also been selectively used in the cuisines of Shanghai, Malaysia, and Singapore. 1/2 pint sour cream 1/2 of an 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened 3 eggs 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup sugar plus 1 tablespoon (OR to taste) Salt to taste 2 cups crushed cornflakes cornflakes Noun, pl a breakfast cereal made from toasted maize cornflakes npl → copos mpl de maíz; cornflakes mpl 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Cook noodles according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. package directions; drain. Mix together sour cream, cream cheese, eggs, vanilla, 1/2 cup sugar and salt until well blended. Stir in noodles. Turn into a glass baking dish. Mix cornflakes with 1 remaining tablespoon sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle on top of noodle mixture. Bake in preheated 350-degree oven 1 hour. JUNIOR'S NOODLE PUDDING (Shared by Alan Sinclair, West Hollywood West Hollywood A community of southern California northeast of Beverly Hills. It is mainly residential. Population: 36,600. ) 1 pound wide egg noodles, cooked and drained 3 cups milk 4 eggs, beaten 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup drained crushed pineapple 1/4 cup raisins 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1/4 cup margarine, melted Combine warm noodles, milk, eggs, sugar, pineapple, raisins, vanilla and margarine in a 13x9-inch buttered baking pan. Bake in preheated 325-degree oven about 45 minutes or until set. Makes 12 servings. NOTE: If a more moist top is desired, cover with foil while baking. From Junior's Restaurant, West Los Angeles
LUKSHEN KUGEL (OLD-WORLD BROAD NOODLE PUDDING) (Shared by Wanda Hough n. 1. Same as Hock, a joint. v. t. 1. Same as Hock, to hamstring. [ imp. & p. p. os> r>; p. pr. & vb. n. os> n. 1. An adz; a hoe. v. t. 1. To cut with a hoe. , Moorpark; Yvonne Macloskey, Sunland; Madaline Varner, Van Nuys) 8 ounces broad noodles 3 tablespoons butter, melted 3 eggs, separated 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3/4 cup chopped, seedless raisins 1/2 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt Boil, drain and rinse noodles. Add butter, well-beaten egg yolks, cinnamon, nutmeg, raisins, sugar and salt, mixing well. Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into noodle mixture until blended in. Turn into a greased casserole. Bake in preheated 350-degree oven 45 minutes or until browned. Makes 4 to 6 servings. VARIATIONS: WITH ALMONDS: Reduce raisins to 1/4 cup; add 1/4 cup chopped almonds. WITH APPLES AND NUTS: Use only 1/4 cup raisins; add 2/3 cup peeled, sliced apple and 1/4 cup chopped nuts. WITH PRUNES OR APRICOTS: Substitute chopped dried prunes OR apricots for raisins; add 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel. SWEET NOODLE KUGEL (Shared by Linda Weingarten, Northridge) 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter OR margarine, softened, plus 2 tablespoons 1/4 cup sugar 4 eggs, separated 2 cups warm milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 pound noodles, cooked and drained 1/2 cup cornflake crumbs CRUMBS is an improvisational theatre duo based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The duo consists of two actors, Stephen Sim, and Lee White. Other members include videographers, musicians, photographers, webmasters, illustrators, producers, agents, publicists, graphic 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Beat together cream cheese and 1/2 cup softened butter. Add sugar, egg yolks, warm milk, salt and vanilla. Fold in noodles. Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into noodle mixture. Turn into a greased 9x14-inch pan. Sprinkle top with mixture of cornflake crumbs and cinnamon. Dot top with remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Bake in preheated 350-degree oven 1 hour. Can you help? If you have recipes that can help these readers, please send them along to us at the address below to share in a future column. I'm looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. a cheesecake recipe made with hoop cheese Hoop Cheese is a firm, dry cottage cheese, similar to farmer’s cheese in that most of the liquid has been pressed out. It is different from farmer’s cheese in that farmer’s cheese is made with milk, cream and salt, while hoop cheese is made from milk alone. . If you've never enjoyed this, you haven't lived. It was my late mom's treat. Does anyone have such a recipe? - Jean Wheeler Reseda I'd like a recipe similar to the Steak Flambe Escoffier served at the White Horse Inn in Northridge. The main ingredients of the frothy froth·y adj. froth·i·er, froth·i·est 1. Made of, covered with, or resembling froth; foamy. 2. Playfully frivolous in character or content: a frothy French farce. sauce are butter, garlic and blue cheese. The flambe part is acheived by pouring orange extract around the dish (on a large platter) and lighting it. Can any readers help with this recipe? - Patricia Garland Winnetka You printed a recipe for fresh tomato spaghetti sauce a few months ago. I made it and thought it was very good. Now I can't find the recipe. Does anyone have a copy of it? - Mrs. William Ripp Reseda |
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