Elianes My Mom Carrot Kugel Recipes

Steps:

• Cook carrots in a steamer until soft, about 20 minutes.
• Blend carrots, agave, cinnamon, orange rind, eggs and almond flour until smooth in vita-mix.
• Place mixture in a greased 8" square glass baking pan.
• Bake at 350° for 1 hour, until browned around the edges and done in the center.
• Serve warm out of the oven, or allow to cool, then refrigerate overnight and serve cold.

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a medium saucepan and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until the onion is just about tender, 3 to 5 minutes, and add the quinoa. Cook, stirring, for another 2 to 3 minutes, until the quinoa begins to smell toasty and the onion is tender. Add the water and salt to taste and bring to a boil. Add the carrots, cover, reduce the heat and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until the quinoa and carrots are tender and the grains display a threadlike spiral. Uncover and use tongs to transfer the carrot sticks to a bowl. If any water remains in the pot, drain the quinoa through a strainer, then return to the pot. Place a dish towel over the pot, then return the lid and let sit undisturbed for 10 to 15 minutes
• Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees and oil a 2-quart baking dish or gratin
• In a food processor fitted with the steel blade, purée the cooked carrots. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, add the cottage cheese and purée until the mixture is smooth. Add the eggs, salt (I suggest about 1/2 teaspoon), pepper and caraway, and purée until smooth. Scrape into a large mixing bowl. Add the quinoa and mix together thoroughly. Scrape into the oiled baking dish. Drizzle the remaining oil over the top and place in the oven
• Bake 40 to 45 minutes, until the top is lightly browned. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature, cut into squares or wedges

Steps:

• Bake cake according to directions for a 9x13 pan; cool on wire rack for 5 minutes. Make slits across the top of the cake, making sure not to go through to the bottom.
• In a saucepan over low heat, combine sweetened condensed milk and caramel topping, stirring until smooth and blended. Slowly pour the warm topping mixture over the warm cake, letting it sink into the slits; sprinkle the crushed chocolate toffee bars liberally across the entire cake while still warm.
• Let cake cool in pan completely. Top each slice with whipped topping, more chocolate toffee bar chunks and swirls of caramel topping, if desired. Refrigerate and serve right from the pan.