Stuffed Pepper Slices

When I was looking for something ‘different’ in our recipe box, I came across this one. Haven’t used it in a while, but it is a great addition to the party table. Even if you are just having a few friends over for New Year…this is good!

  • 1 red pepper
  • 1 green pepper
  • 8 oz. cottage cheese
  • 1 tbsp. chopped pimento
  • 1 tbsp. chopped Italian parsley
  • 1 tbsp. finely chopped chives
  • pinch of salt
  • pinch of white pepper
  • 1 tsp. lime juice
  • 1 envelope unflavoured gelatin
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • Butter lettuce leaves for garnish

Cut off the tops of the peppers, remove the seeds and pith. Wash and pat dry.

In a blender, cream the cottage cheese. Remove and add all the ingredients. Set aside.

Soak the gelatin in cold water to dissolve over a pan of simmering water. When dissolved, add to the cheese mixture, blending to thoroughly combine.

Fill each pepper and chill in the fridge for at least two hours. When ready to put on the table, slice each pepper in 4 thick slices and place on a lettuce leaf.

Who woulda thunk it? haha such fun to entertain.

yum….truly….yum.

 

Noodle Kugel

This is a sweet casserole usually served at Yom Kippur, but it is delicious anytime. It is a sweet noodle yummy dish. Try it!

 

  • 1/2 pound wide kosher egg noodles
  • 1/2 stick butter, melted
  • 1 pound cottage cheese (4%)
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 6 eggs, well beaten
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Boil the noodles in salted water for only 4 minutes. Strain the noodles.

In a large mixing bowl, mix the remaining ingredients until smooth, add the rasins at the end and pour into a greased (buttered) 9 x 13 baking dish.

 

Kugel Topping

  • 2 cups cornflakes, coarsely chopped
  • 2 tbsp. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Stir together the cornflakes, sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle evenly over the noodles.  Dot the butter over the top. Bake for about 1 hour until golden brown.

Let stand a good 5 minutes before serving.