Kind of like if a lasagna and a cheesecake had a baby...
I'm gonna keep it real, Reader. I've celebrated a decent amount of Jewish holidays in my time, but I've always bypassed the noodle kugel. I don't like lasagna, and I don't like cheesecake, so when I saw that the components of noodle kugel seemed like a cross of the two, I assumed "not for me".
My mother-in-law, however, gave me the ultimate challenge: make a dairy-free version of STEVEN'S FAVORITE noodle kugel recipe. (Steven is my husband, in case you don't know. And in case you don't know this either: I will do anything for love.)
Some people steer clear of dairy for different reasons. Maybe they're vegan. Maybe dairy doesn't agree with their skin 🙋♀️. Maybe someone I love is lactose intolerant and consuming copious amounts of dairy results in copious amounts of diarrhea (not naming names).
Regardless, I think this week's recipe for noodle kugel is worth a try, whether dairy is your friend or not. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that I like it, and it was a good reminder for me to keep an open mind about trying new things...although, I'm still not sure about gefilte fish.
Click here for the recipe, and let me know how it turns out for you!
Jennifer Gabel Health
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