On Tue 22 Apr 2008 03:25:41p, Janet Wilder told us...
> masha wrote:
>> My Mom made the best potato kugel in the world. She never had a
>> recipe, and my sister and I have been trying to reproduce the memory
>> of it for years.
>>
>> Mom was a very healthy cook. Very little fat, salt, sugar, etc.
>> Fresh veggies, lean meats, fruits, whole grains, etc. She also never
>> used spices. Said food tasted good plain if you didn't dull your
>> taste buds.
>>
>> Apparently, this did not apply to kugel.
>>
>> Mom's Potato Kugel
>> my Mom, 95 this June
>> Serves: 12
>>
>> 2-1/2 tablespoons oil
>> 1 large or 2 small onions
>> 2 lbs Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
>> 2 tablespoons matzo meal
>> 1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
>> 1/2 rounded teaspoon pepper
>> 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
>>
>> Preheat the oven to 375F. Place oil in Pyrex casserole dish and place
>> in oven.
>>
>> Shred onions first, then potatoes, best if using a wire grater, but if
>> you use the food processor, use the shredder blade, then process half
>> the shreds using the blade.
>>
>> Add matzo meal, salt and pepper, and mix lightly.
>>
>> Crack and check eggs, Beat lightly, then add to potato mixture.
>>
>> Remove casserole from oven, pour in potato mixture gently so you don't
>> get splashed with the hot oil.
>>
>> Spoon oil that collects in the corners over the top of the potato mix.
>>
>> Bake 45 minutes until golden on top.
>>
>> Serve with applesauce.
>>
>> maxine in ri
>>
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> I've saved the recipe, Maxine. Thanks ever so much.
That sounds *so* good! I will definitely have to give it a try.
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