by Christina on October 10, 2011
I know, I know, cabbage and sublime in the same sentence sounds crazy right?? But this combo of cabbage and lime-y, thai-inspired dressing is just that. I came across yet another awesome recipe on TheKitchn this week called Grilled Cabbage Wedges with Spicy Lime Dressing and tested it out alongside chicken enchiladas for dinner. All [...]
by Jillian on February 25, 2011
Have you ever noticed that most cabbage recipes, like coleslaw, stir fry, or Chinese chicken salad usually only call for half a head of cabbage? I swear, this happens to me every time and then I’m stuck with a sad little half-head of cabbage languishing in my fridge.
Last week, I faced the same dilemma yet again [...]
by Jillian on January 15, 2011
There’s no easier way to get rid of a bunch wilting winter vegetables than by dumping them into a pot of simmering broth. And that is exactly what I did with my half head of cabbage, two lonely sweet potatoes, and handful of button mushrooms. The only thing I bought for the soup was spinach.
Inspired [...]
I’ve always thought of cabbage as providing a little healthy crunch on the top of a fish taco or for acting as the base for a cole slaw. Other than that, cabbage, let alone cooked cabbage, never entered my repertoire of ingredients. But I’ve recently discovered, thanks to my Indian boyfriend and his mother (who [...]
Behold the humble cabbage. Cabbage is one of those vegetables that, while not particularly glamorous, is inexpensive and generally available year round. Cabbage is a sturdy and hearty veggie that comes in multiple varieties: green, red, napa, and savoy to name a few. In your summer cooking, cabbage may generally be relegated to topping fish [...]
by Jillian on January 27, 2010
You can find several kinds of cabbage in the market, including green, red, Mustard or Napa, but the type that keeps popping into my winter CSA box is savoy. Originating in the savoy region of Italy, this cabbage is generally more mild than other types of cabbage. The leaves are very crinkly and tender, making [...]