Salt and Pepper Kugel

Salt and pepper kugel is a classic Jewish kugel, even though it may not be as well known as other Jewish foods.

While other kugels like potato kugel and yerushalmi kugel may have the spotlight, and regular noodle kugel being far better known, this savory noodle kugel has its own loyal fans.

I admit, the first time I tasted a salt and pepper kugel, it was kind of boring and bland. It must not have been a great recipe.

This recipe on the other hand is bursting with savory flavor!

What is al dente?

In cooking, al dente pasta or rice is slightly undercooked pasta. In Italian cooking, it is considered to be the ideal consistency for pasta.

Adjusting for a Convection Oven

Convection ovens blow the hot air around, producing around 25 to 30 percent more heat.

Since convection ovens produce more heat, you need either lowering the temperature or shortening the cooking time to compensate.

When recipes specify temperatures and cooking times, it’s for conventional ovens, unless specified otherwise.

A simple rule to follow is to lower the temperature by 25ºF or 14ºC when baking cookies and pies, and 50ºF or 28ºC when roasting meat and poultry. Some convection ovens offer separate settings for baking and for roasting.

You can also leave the temperature the same and instead, shorten the cooking time by 25 percent. For example, if your recipe calls for 60 minutes in the oven, check the food after 45 minutes instead.

However, keep in mind, some convection ovens actually make a heat adjustment for you. That is, if you set a convection oven for 350ºF, it might actually set itself to 325ºF to compensate. So, check your manual before making adjustments.

HOW TO STORE

Once it has cooled, cover well with tinfoil or plastic wrap. Store in the fridge for up to five days.