What to do with a head of cabbage?

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  • jsd_135
    jsd_135 Posts: 291 Member
    My favorite cabbage dish: Unstuffed Cabbage stew, from Jane Brody's Good Food Gourmet. Super yummy with mashed potatoes, but I'll be skipping that part now (or maybe just a small helping). Besides the cabbage, it contains lamb (and rice) meatballs. Basic ingredients are:

    large onion
    2-pound head of green cabbage
    1 pound ground lamb
    raw white rice
    tomato sauce
    canned whole tomatoes
    water
    honey
    lemon juice
    Worcestershire sauce
    salt & pepper
    raisins

    Makes 6 servings, about 430 cals. each. You could cut the cals. a bit by eliminating/reducing the raisins or rice and moderating the honey. (The book came out in the low-fat era, which perhaps explains the somewhat high amount of carbs.)

    If interested, send me message, and I can give you the complete recipe. Super easy.
  • Sballard418
    Sballard418 Posts: 153 Member
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  • CharlieBarleyMom
    CharlieBarleyMom Posts: 727 Member
    I spray the frying pan with Olive Oil and then add large chunks of the cabbage and fry - almost until blackened, but definitely browned... then pour flavored rice vinegar over it and let it cook just a minute or so more! YUM!
  • thrld
    thrld Posts: 610 Member
    In case you have excessively dry skin, you can take some cabbage and boil in milk. Wait for the mixture to cool completely and then blend in a mixer jar. Form a smooth and thick paste. Add a few drops of wheat germ and bergamot essential oils to the mixture, if desired. Apply this mask all over face and neck and keep for about 25-30 minutes and then wash off with warm water. Apply this mask at least thrice a week for maximum benefits.

    For greasy and acne-prone skin you can mix 2 tablespoons gram flour with enough cabbage juice to form a smooth and thick paste. Add a few drops of tea tree and lemon essential oils to the mixture. You can also add a pinch of turmeric to further increase the potency of the pack. Apply this pack evenly to face and neck. Keep for about 25 minutes and then remove by massaging in gentle circular movements. Do this at least four times a week for best results.


    Read more at http://www.ifood.tv/blog/how-to-use-cabbage-for-skin-care#o3vBaRozCQGbCo4p.99
  • jg6511
    jg6511 Posts: 16 Member
    I have become a fan of the local farmer's market and am trying to expand my, and my family's, fruit and vegetable palates. I went a bit crazy and bought without a plan this week and find myself singing the following to the tune of drunken sailor:

    What do I do with a head of cabbage
    What do I do with a head of cabbage
    What do I do with a head of cabbage
    Cause I don't want to waste money
  • jg6511
    jg6511 Posts: 16 Member
    I love cabbage. Did you know that if you let it ferment (kraut) it becomes a superfood? So I'm making my first batch of sauerkraut. Here's how: Wash and dry cabbage, shred it, adding salt to taste. Place in large jar or crock with lid. Cover the cabbage with piece of cheesecloth (I didn't have any so used a clean handkerchief. Weigh the cheesecloth down (I used large rocks). Screw top on jar or tighten lid on crock. After 24 hrs, if water hasnt formed enough to cover cabbage, add salted water enough to cover. 2-6 weeks later (after air bubbling stops), It's now a superfood.
  • Sweet_Potato
    Sweet_Potato Posts: 1,119 Member
    In case you have excessively dry skin, you can take some cabbage and boil in milk. Wait for the mixture to cool completely and then blend in a mixer jar. Form a smooth and thick paste. Add a few drops of wheat germ and bergamot essential oils to the mixture, if desired. Apply this mask all over face and neck and keep for about 25-30 minutes and then wash off with warm water. Apply this mask at least thrice a week for maximum benefits.

    For greasy and acne-prone skin you can mix 2 tablespoons gram flour with enough cabbage juice to form a smooth and thick paste. Add a few drops of tea tree and lemon essential oils to the mixture. You can also add a pinch of turmeric to further increase the potency of the pack. Apply this pack evenly to face and neck. Keep for about 25 minutes and then remove by massaging in gentle circular movements. Do this at least four times a week for best results.


    Read more at http://www.ifood.tv/blog/how-to-use-cabbage-for-skin-care#o3vBaRozCQGbCo4p.99

    Thanks for sharing this-- I'm always on the lookout for dry skin treatments and coconut oil isn't cutting it these days. Have you tried it yourself? I wonder if it would work just as well with water or almond milk (I usually don't have cow's milk at home).
  • nursestewart
    nursestewart Posts: 229 Member
    bump!
  • jadedone
    jadedone Posts: 2,446 Member
    If anyone has a kimchi recipe.......
  • Blossom59
    Blossom59 Posts: 81 Member
    I make cabbage soup. I like mine hot and spicey.......so I add a can of tomatoes with green chilis......then I add either chicken or ground beef to it. My family loves it......make it in your crock pot and then it will be ready when you get home.
  • concordancia
    concordancia Posts: 5,320 Member
    I use shredded cabbage as a filler in my stir fries. Then you don't feel like you need rice or noodles with it.
  • Run4UrHealth
    Run4UrHealth Posts: 348 Member
    BUMP...I love cabbage!
  • Ajasper83
    Ajasper83 Posts: 107 Member
    When I go camping I take some raw cabbage, a little bit of butter, top it with a little salt, some pepper and garlic and onions. Wrap it up in foil and cook it over the fire. For a kitchen translation you could use evvo instead of butter (or whatever sub you want) and you can lightly pan fry it with those ingredients or bake it. I just make it up as I go, but I think the garlic is the key ingredient.
  • Retiredmom72
    Retiredmom72 Posts: 538 Member
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  • rel12345
    rel12345 Posts: 34 Member
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  • sarafay80
    sarafay80 Posts: 41 Member
    I made this yesterday. Used the Johnsonville Italian Sausages. SSSSSOOOOOOOOOOOO Goood!!! And it was easy to make :) Thanks for the recipe!
  • grayisokay
    grayisokay Posts: 16
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  • sarahipp
    sarahipp Posts: 1
    We are also get our weekly farmer's basket which has included lots of cabbage. I have become a huge fan of soups this winter. Check out this great recipe - there are many others you can try on the internet but we just made this last night and it was yummy! We used my father's vension italian sausage which is supposed to have less fat. You could also use turkey sausage. Happy cooking!
    http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/italian_sausage_and_cabbage_stew/

    Sara
  • danimalkeys
    danimalkeys Posts: 982 Member
    I sautee it. As a side dish, chopped into narrow strips and combine with onions and carrots, sautee for a few minutes to wilt id, then add a little soy sauce, sriratcha or red pepper flakes, sherry wine and then a drizzle of sesame oil at the end.

    Sometimes I'll do a main dish like above, but sautee some pork loin strips first and then add the veggies.
  • Jeanine_Colavecchi
    Jeanine_Colavecchi Posts: 185 Member
    I LOVE cabbage! I found this great recipe on Skinnytaste.com called Stuffed Cabbage casserole...SO good and healthy too!

    http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/01/kalyns-stuffed-cabbage-casserole.html
  • wanttogohome
    wanttogohome Posts: 13
    i put 2T olivie oil in a large fry pan and cut up 1/2 a head of cabbage 1 med onion 1 yellow & red bell pepper (remove seeds) and saute it over med/high until tender but still has a little crunch season with sea salt and enjoy i eat it all week for lunch or dinner :)
  • MizTerry
    MizTerry Posts: 3,763 Member
    We put ours in a pot of hot water and add salt, pepper, garlic powder, chicken stock and light red kidney beans.

    Bring it to a boil. I like to add hamburger for my husband and kids, but I'm fine without it.
  • MorgueBabe
    MorgueBabe Posts: 1,188 Member
    You could make Stuffed Cabbage Leaves, or Haluski (but not the Guy Ferri one), or Atakilt wat.

    http://iwaruna.com/2010/06/30/atakilt-wat-ethiopian-cabbage-carrot-potato-stew/ <---- Atakilt wat
  • kmctractor
    kmctractor Posts: 7
    Slice it into 6 wedges. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, add a little EVOO and some bacon bits. Wrap it up in some foil and bake it until it's nice and soft. yummy!
  • thedescentofhope
    thedescentofhope Posts: 118 Member
    Boiled it in bacon water. Nicest cabbage ever.
  • osualex
    osualex Posts: 409 Member
    Cabbage sauteed with smoked sausages is really good, I made it for lunch and added some honey mustard, also, like many have said, cabbage rolls! Mmm!
  • kmctractor
    kmctractor Posts: 7
    I cooked some tonight: I just put water in a frying pan. Next, I chopped up the cabbage a little and cooked it in the water on medium-high, stirring it all up every couple of minutes. I actually let it 'almost' burn in there, browning it a little. I added a little salt and pepper. Later, I thought I should have added onion, but it still tasted awesome! I just served it as a side dish. Otherwise, I know there is a easy recipe where you brown hamburger, put it in a 9x13 pan, chop up the cabbage (more fine) and put on top, and then add tomato sauce or soup. But I'm not sure on the exact recipe for that. Good luck!
  • kmctractor
    kmctractor Posts: 7
    I will try this..cabbage and hamburger meat and tomato sauce..layered in a 9x12 dish and baked. Thank's
  • kmctractor
    kmctractor Posts: 7
    This sounds sooooooooo Good!!
  • pafagel
    pafagel Posts: 268 Member
    Make pizza salad. Whenever you buy pizza here in Sweden, you always get this salad, even if you order in. Can be eaten without the pizza=)

    Shred the cabbage as finely as you can into thin slices, blanch it for 1 min, drain it and squeeze out as much liquid as you can. Put it in a bowl, drizzle over a tiny bit of olive oil, some vinegar, add salt and pepper and eat.

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