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This was the first Kugel I'd made or tasted. It was not bad, but I thought the lemon extract flavor was a little strong and kind of off putting. Maybe it was just my taster, becuase it was well received by those at the church supper I took it to. I'm going to try other recipes to see if I like them better.<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"10\/02\/2011 02:19","GUID":"3e4364d641084640a869ae42364d2fe4","MemberId":3714165,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Delta Dawn","SubmittedDate":"10\/02\/2011 02:19"},{"Comment":"
I love kugel and this is a great one! I also added the zest of one lemon and substituted nutmeg for the cinnamon, which I think is a better combo. The kids and I gobbled it up :)<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"12\/02\/2010 14:59","GUID":"8377a8fbe8384235ab259019d07140d6","MemberId":4371293,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Miss Jen","SubmittedDate":"12\/02\/2010 14:59"},{"Comment":"
I made this for a family gathering several months ago. My two nephews loved it as did everyone else. hey were given the left over to take home but forgot it. They returnrd the following day to retrieve it, traveling 35 miles. I certainly will make it again, especially when they are coming to the get together Rose--Harrisburg PA<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"04\/08\/2009 07:28","GUID":"FDA14EABB9554852BA35FEA9A5392E3B","MemberId":909468,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Zittybitty","SubmittedDate":"08\/29\/2008 07:29"}]},"breadcrumb":[],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Lemon Noodle Kugel"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n