Freddy Kugel

Kugel. What is kugel? I think most people imagine baked egg noodles with raisins and cream cheese. So what happens when you take out all of those ingredients.. is it still a kugel? Sure. I'd say kugel translates to casserole, and since casserole is a French word for pan -- I think if you cook it in a pan, then you can call it a kugel.  So here is a kugel recipe.

2-3 lb winter squash

3 apples

1/4 c arrowroot powder

3 T maple syrup

1/4 c coconut milk

juice of 1/2 lemon

1 t cinnamon

1/2 t salt

First, roast your squash. You can roast it whole but cutting it in half expedites cook time. 30+ mins at 425F typically does the trick, depending on size. It's okay to be impatient here since you are just going to cook it again anyway.  While the squash is roasting dice the apples and in a bowl combine with remaining ingredients and mix.  Let sit while the squash is roasting, stirring occasionally.  Once the squash is sufficiently roasted and cool enough to handle scoop out 2+ cups and mix with your apple mucus.  This mixture will fit nicely into a pie pan - or whatever casserole [dish] you want. Bake at 375F for an hour or so. Let cool.