kugel

noun

ku·gel | \ ˈkü-gəl

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Definition of kugel

: a baked pudding (as of potatoes or noodles) usually served as a side dish

Examples of kugel in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Carefully remove the dish from the oven and spoon the kugel mixture into it — the mixture should sizzle on contact. — Washington Post, "Crisp, golden potato kugel can be the highlight of your Passover table, or any other meal," 16 Mar. 2021 Leftover kugel can be refrigerated, covered, for up to 3 days. — Washington Post, "Crisp, golden potato kugel can be the highlight of your Passover table, or any other meal," 16 Mar. 2021 These sugary-savory poles made up the entirety of my kugel universe for most of my life. — Melissa Clark, New York Times, "A Kugel That’s Savory and Sweet (and Crispy, Too)," 7 Dec. 2020 But other comforting dishes like matzo ball soup, brisket and kugel often get thrown into the mix. — Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, "9 Bay Area restaurants serving Hanukkah feasts for takeout," 3 Dec. 2020 There is also an à la carte menu with items like stuffed cabbage and kugel. — Florence Fabricant, New York Times, "Breads Bakery, Eli’s Market and Others Offer Holiday Packages," 31 Mar. 2020 The menu is $70 per person and includes Flannery Farms brisket, haricot verts, potato kugel, chicken soup, flourless chocolate cake and coconut macaroons. — Jenn Harrisstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, "Restaurants offering delivery and takeout Passover meals," 2 Apr. 2020 If reserved now, their dinner comes with a full Seder plate, matzo ball soup, kugel, brisket, and more — all topped off with a bottle of kosher wine. — Elly Belle, refinery29.com, "This Passover Is Not Like Other Passovers — Here’s How You Can Still Celebrate," 7 Apr. 2020 The traditional dinner for four includes items like matzo ball soup, braised carrots with prunes, potato kugel, roast brisket and braised lamb shank, plus two desserts. — Ramona Saviss, The Hollywood Reporter, "Where to Order Passover Seder Dishes in Los Angeles," 3 Apr. 2020

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18 Apr 2021

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“Kugel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kugel. Accessed 18 May. 2021.

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