Russian cabbage borscht
1 1/2 c. thinly sliced potato 1 c. thinly sliced beets 4 c. water 1-2 T butter 1 1/2 c chopped onion 1 scant tsp. caraway seeds 1 1/2 t sp. salt (or more to taste) 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 medium-sizes carrot, sliced 3-4 cups shredded cabbage, freshly ground pepper 1 t. dill (plus […]
The ultimate root soup: Borscht
1/3 cup (1 ounce) dried porcini 2 large leeks 3 or 4 small russet potatoes, peeled 1 1/4 pounds beets, peeled 3 celery ribs 1 carrot finely chopped parsley or dill 3 bay leaves 7 garlic cloves, chopped sea salt and freshly ground pepper 1 large onion 1 rutabaga, about 1/2 pound 2 tbsp butter […]
Napa-wasabi slaw
1 tablespoon wasabi paste 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1/4 cup sesame oil 1 cup orange juice 1 head Napa cabbage, very thinly sliced 6 carrots, shredded 1 chopped onion 2 tablespoons sesame seeds Whisk wasabi, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, and orange juice until thoroughly […]
Chinese cabbage salad
5 cups chopped Chinese cabbage 3/4 c. sliced or shredded radishes 1 1/2 cups chow mein noodles (the crunchy ones) 1 cup crushed peanuts 1/4 cup sesame seeds (black, if available) 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 4 tablespoons sesame oil 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon honey 1/2-1 teaspoon dry mustard Combine cabbage, radishes, chow mein […]
Indonesian curried cabbage
1 large cabbage 1 large bay leaf 3 whole cloves 1 clove garlic 2 cups beef broth 3 tbs. grated onion 4 tbs. butter 1 tbs. curry powder 6 tbs. flour salt and cayenne pepper 2 cups milk; 1/2 cup grated Gouda cheese Shred cabbage. Rinse in a colander with lukewarm water. Make a bouquet garni of bay […]
German-style apples and cabbage
4 packed cups thinly sliced red or green cabbage, (3/4-1 pound) 3 cups peeled, sliced tart apples 1 cup sliced red onion 1/2 cup apple cider or beer 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1 teaspoon caraway seeds (optional) 1/2 teaspoon salt coarsely ground black pepper to taste Place cabbage, apples, red onion, and cider or beer […]
Apple and wine braised red cabbage
2 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 large head red cabbage, shredded or sliced as thinly as possible 1 onion, halved and cut as thinly as possible salt and pepper 1/2 cup red wine 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 cup brown sugar 3 apples, cored and cut into eighths 1/2 cup raisins Heat oil in large braiser or […]
Scandinavian cabbage soup
2 cups cabbage, chopped l cup onion, sliced l cup celery slices 1 cup peas l cup thin sliced carrots 2 cups creamed corn 1 stick butter 2 1/2-3 cups milk 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 tsp thyme 1/4 tsp garlic powder or fresh garlic to taste 1 1/2-2cps shredded cheddar cheese Sauté […]
Portuguese stone soup
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 3 spicy smoked sausages, (10-12 oz.) sliced 1 cup diced onion 1 cup diced carrot 1/2 cup diced celery 3 tablespoons minced garlic 8 cups chicken stock 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon oregano 1/2 teaspoon thyme 4 cups (about 2/3 pound) very thinly sliced cabbage 2 cups diced potatoes 1 […]
Quick meal cabbage with ham and sesame seeds
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil 6-8 cups shredded cabbage 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock or water 1 14-1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup thin strips of ham lemon juice toasted sesame seeds Heat oil, garlic, and pepper flakes in large skillet. […]