Cabbage Rolls

These tangy cabbage rolls are a great winter dinner.

Cabbage Rolls

Step 1: Sauce

To a pot placed over medium heat, add:

1 Tbsp oil

1/4 cup onion, diced

1 tsp garlic, minced

Sauté for 2 minutes. Then stir in:

1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes

1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce

1/4 cup apple, grated

2 Tbsp brown sugar

1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

Bring to a low boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until needed.

Step 2: Cabbage Leaves

To a large pot, add:

1 qt water

Heat to boiling, then add:

1 head cabbage, triangular stem removed

Steam for 5 minutes, or until leaves are malleable. Carefully peel all of the leaves, keeping them intact as much as possible. Set aside.

Step 3: Filling

To a mixing bowl, add:

1/2 lb ground beef (uncooked)

1/2 lb pork sausage (uncooked)

2 Tbsp onion, minced

1 egg

1/4 cup breadcrumbs

1 cup rice (cooked)

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup sauce prepared in Step 1

Use hands to mix well.

Step 4: Cabbage Rolls

• Preheat oven to 350F.

Spritz a 13”x9” baking dish with non-stick spray

1. Select a cabbage leaf

2. Add a spoonful* of filling

3. Fold or roll to contain the filling

4. Place in baking dish

5. Repeat with remaining cabbage leaves and filling

Pour sauce (Step 1) over prepared cabbage rolls. Cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake at 350F for 75 minutes. Remove from oven and rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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Brenda’s tips:

• Serving size: 8 servings

• *Cabbage heads come in various sizes, so ration the filling accordingly

• This recipe freezes well. Prepare completely, including covering with aluminum foil, then wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Freeze for up to 2 months. Remove from freezer, remove plastic wrap and bake at 350F for 2 hours.

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Cabbage Stir Fry

This quick side dish is filled with fresh cut vegetables and is a great compliment to any meal.

Cabbage Stir Fry

To a skillet or wok, heated to medium, add:

1 Tbsp oil

1/4 cup onions, sliced thin

1 tsp garlic, minced

Sauté for 1 minute. Then add:

1 cup julienned carrots

Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Then stir in:

4 cups cabbage, sliced thin

Cook for 2 minutes, finish by stirring in:

1 Tbsp brown sugar

1 Tbsp soy sauce

1/8 tsp ground ginger

Serve hot.

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Brenda’s tips:

• Serving size: 4 servings

• Serve as a side dish

• Substitute or add other vegetables as desired

Chow Mein

A perfect compliment to Sweet & Sour Chicken or Orange Chicken, or add Oven Roasted Chicken Breast and serve over rice for a complete dinner.

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Chow Mein

To a large skillet or wok, preheated over medium heat, add:

1 tsp oil

1/2 cup onion, slivered

Sauté for 2 minutes, then stir in:

1 cup celery, cut into 1/4” slices

2 cups celery, sliced thin

1/2 cup carrots, julienned

Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in:

1 1/2 cup chicken broth

2 Tbsp soy sauce

1 Tbsp sugar

Simmer for 8-12 minutes, or until veggies are tender.

In a separate bowl, whisk together:

1 Tbsp cold water

1 Tbsp cornstarch

Whisk mixture into simmering veggies. Cook for one minute.

Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.

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Brenda’s tips:

• Serving size: 4 servings

• Substitute vegetable broth for Vegetarian Chow Mein

• Add Oven Roasted Chicken Breast for Chicken Chow Mein

• Substitute other veggies such as broccoli, bean sprouts, bell peppers, etc.

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Basic Cole Slaw

Easily one of the best uses for cabbage, Basic Cole Slaw is a quick creamy side salad that pairs well with various meals. Perhaps you’ll want to add this when you make:

• Burgers

• Pulled Pork

• Baked Mac & Cheese

• Crispy Chicken Bites

• Tacos

• Buffalo Chicken

• Deviled Eggs

• Steak

• or just about anything else!

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Basic Cole Slaw

To a mixing bowl, add:

2 Tbsp mayo

2 Tbsp yogurt (Greek style recommended)

1 Tbsp onion, finely minced

1 Tbsp sugar

1/2 Tbsp vinegar (white recommended)

Stir together until completely combined, then add:

2-3 cups cabbage, shredded

1 carrot, finely grated

Fold together.

Serve immediately or refrigerate (up to 48 hours). Stir again prior to serving.

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Brenda’s tips:

• Serving size: 4

• The melding of flavors is more effective when the vegetables are cut small.

  • Optional: use a food processor to shred the cabbage and carrots

• The recipe recommends equal portions of mayo and yogurt, adjust the ratio for personal preference

Oven Roasted Cabbage

Oven Roasted Cabbage

Prepare sheet pan with parchment, set aside.

Preheat oven to 375F.

Thoroughly wash:

1 head of cabbage 

Drain.

Cut four 1/2" thick slices, generally from the center of the head.

Place on prepared sheet. 

Brush with:

Olive oil

Lightly season with:

Salt 

Transfer pan to oven. Roast for 10 minutes, turn each cabbage slice over.

Roast additional 5-10 minutes, until slender leaves of cabbage begin to blacken.

Serve hot as a side to anything.

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Brenda’s tips:

• Serving size: 4 servings 

• Season with other herbs or spices as desired

• Don't discard the sides of the cabbage head…

  • shred it for a salad

  • chop finely for Dumplings

  • slice thinly for Lo Mein

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Before roasting

After roasting