Without a doubt I love sauerkraut as evident by the number of recipes on my blog. It all began many years ago when I made homemade sauerkraut from cabbages I grew in my own garden. I had a huge antique crock where I made my first fermented batch. I stored it in the mudroom and … Continue reading
I love all things cabbage and look forward to the cooler months when I can make soups, casseroles and other savory dishes. Every year I like to make a new soup or two and this one came across my radar. It’s healthy, full of nutritious ingredients and lots of vegetables – my kind of hearty … Continue reading
Soup is a favorite for most people, like me, especially during cooler weather. Some soups are known for their healing attributes such as chicken noodle soup or just some good, hot broth. This is one of those hot soups that nourish and is said to make you feel better. Melissa Clark, NYT Cooking, is the … Continue reading
I wanted to post this recipe because of the baby cabbages I found while on a shopping trip at Trader Joe’s. I rarely use a large cabbage in one recipe except for cabbage casserole or Stuffed Cabbage Rolls and then have to look for ways to use it up such as in soups. Roasting large … Continue reading
I had red cabbage to use up and decided to try a new recipe by Chuck “Rocky” Rachwitz, former Chef at the Gandy Dancer Restaurant in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It sure looks pretty in my grandmother’s bowl… Some recipes add apples and/or bacon. See my recipes Weight Watcher’s Red Cabbage Two Ways and Green Beans … Continue reading
I do not follow a specific diet but I do try to live by the principles of Weight Watchers – everything in moderation and portion control. I have cut back on carbs, sugar and fat and I have eliminated certain ingredients but there is a limit as to how far I will go. I’m happy … Continue reading
This recipe cooks for almost 3 hours resulting in very tender cabbage and onions which have been infused with apples, bacon and butter! Perfect side served with pork chops and cornbread muffins.Cabbage has always been included in my “favorite list of veggies” since growing a bunch of heads for sauerkraut when I had my 40×120′ … Continue reading
Krautfleckerl, Haluski or just plain cabbage and noodles, this is a popular, simple, quick recipe which is easy on the budget and can be made to your taste. Different countries, regions within those countries and even individual families have their own recipe. There are basic ingredients such as cabbage, egg noodles, and onions (you could … Continue reading
I love coleslaw and I would make it all of the time if there was more interest in my family. Gene was not crazy about it so I rarely made it unless we had a crowd and I had potato salad and all of the other goodies too. Now, I am making small portions so … Continue reading
This is a traditional dish I make every year for St. Patrick’s Day. Having experimented with a number of recipes I finally settled with this recipe which everyone likes. It is a Weight Watcher’s entree and another plus is that it is cooked in a slow cooker.