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The Kugel Story and Other Tasty Dishes is a delightful, humorous Jewish cookbook that is as informative and entertaining as it is useful. The collection of traditional and new, easy-to-follow recipes are primarily devoted to luscious kugel, the hearty party food and Jewish cuisine's answer to the casserole. Also included are non-kugel recipes for appetizers and small bites (hors d'oeuvres) through dessert that will tempt young and old alike to make every occasion and celebration the best that it can be. Kugel has a fascinating ancient history and several different pronunciations that are described and explained in the History of Kugel chapter. The Story chapter tells the rules regarding what makes this sweet or savory crowd-pleaser a kugel. An almost infinite variety of ingredients that are used in a wide-range of combinations appear in the Kugel Ingredient Shopping List. Almost always meat free, vegetarians love it. Gluten-free users and dieters are not forgotten. Read between the recipes. You will find humor, history, trivia, family stories, holidays, and culinary hints and tips.

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Nina Yellin was born in Philadelphia, PA. Her parents were 1st generation Americans. All grandparents were Russian immigrants (Ashkenazim) who first touched American soil at Ellis Island. Their cooking-style has prevailed. Culinary arts training for Nina began at a young age while watching her mother and bubbe (grandmother) prepare delicacies of Jewish cuisine. Kugel was frequently part of family gathering meals. As a teenager, she enjoyed enhancing recipes and that has been never-ending. With a business and art background, Nina's career path has included self-publishing and she is the author of several Jewish cookbooks featuring kugel. In 1988 she was first author to write a published cookbook primarily devoted to kugel. In addition to her love of cooking and baking, interests include fine art painting, fiber arts, and National Mah Jongg League style mah jongg. As a singer, Nina has performed with community and synagogue choirs and Sweet Adelines International 4-part harmony a cappella choruses. She has two daughters and three grandchildren and owns two rescued cats. They are all singers who play instruments, except the cats who only sing. Nina attributes their vocal abilities to the fact that they were virtually weaned on kugel. Education is in culinary arts, fine art, and business. She attended Peirce College, Wyomissing School of Fine Art, and Scottsdale Artists School. Volunteerism has included board positions for congregations, organizations, school PTA, and neighborhood HOA. Residences have included FL, SC, PA, AZ, TX and southern NJ. She now resides in central NJ. Travels have taken her to almost every state in the USA, and she has visited many countries around the world while scrutinizing their cuisines. This kugel maven (expert) is the world's premier Kugelologist.

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