It is hard to believe there are more than 2 different types of cabbage. When I think of this cool crop I think of green and the ‘cabbage patch’ doll. Seriously, I always wanted one of those dolls and every time I see a beautiful cabbage growing in the garden I think of those toys. In today’s share, we will be exploring different varieties including how to grow and different recipes.
Cabbage Growing Tips
As home gardeners, there are many reasons to grow this crop. The best time to grow cabbage is in late spring and late summer into autumn because they grow best during the cool season. The different varieties pack nutrients that are great for immunity. Red cabbage leaves have natural antiseptic properties and can be applied directly to wounds to encourage healing and comfort. Below are a few varieties that grow great in home gardens.
- Red Cabbage
- Green Cabbage
- Bok Choy
- Napa Cabbage
- Savoy Cabbage
A big problem I have with growing this cool crop is defeating bugs. I swear the critters love the vegetable as much as we do. I keep it organic by applying a soap mix to the plant in the early morning after watering or an organic insect spray you can purchase on Amazon.
Recipes
Now the fun part … cooking up the cabbages! Below are a few of the links mentioned in the video in today’s presentation. I’ve also included a printable recipe using this vegetable.
Easy Homemade Coleslaw Recipe
One of the highlights of summer is growing carrots and cabbage. This year my red cabbage didn’t do so in the post below find my basic coleslaw recipe.
Traditional and Super Healthy Cabbage Soup Recipe
The first time I had cabbage soup was when I was in college and a friend of mine introduced me to this new diet. You can eat as much as you want … well… as long as you don’t mind all the high fiber and are able to watch the sodium. Today I share a few tips on making a delicious and truly healthy Cabbage Soup Recipe. Cabbage Soup Recipe Additions For this recipe, I am showcasing today you will need the following ingredients. Be sure to make sure you are only using fresh vegetables. I will add notes on additional herbs and vegetables you may want to consider in this post as well. Today I am throwing in some Rotisserie Chicken that I have on hand. Ingredients Below you will find a simple list of ingredients used to make this soup I am featuring in today’s post. A detailed and printable recipe is featured on this post today so scroll down for details. INGREDIENTS Olive Oil Large Sweet Onion Carrots Celery Red Peppers Green Beans ( fresh or frozen) Chili Powder Pepper and Salt (to taste) Garlic Thyme Leaves ( or dried) Chicken or Vegetable Broth (I am using Chicken because of the meat option below) Water Cabbage Can of Fire Roasted Tomatoes Red Pepper Flakes Fresh Parsley Chopped Rotisserie Chicken ( because I had it on hand) How to Make Cabbage Soup in an Instant Pot The printable recipe card below is using a dutch oven on the stovetop. I love using my electric pressure cooker or instant pot so here are the directions for that option. You can find the XL Power Pressure Cooker I recommend in my Bren Haas Shop here on my website. I have only seen this product on Amazon. Set Instant Pot to “saute” setting ( or in Electric Pressure Cooker set to ‘Chicken’ ) and saute the onion, celery, and carrot for a few minutes, then garlic for 1 minute. Set to “Off” setting. Pour in remaining ingredients except parsley and the cooked chicken if you are using that ingredient. Secure lid and set valve to sealing position. Set to “manual” mode and select 15 minutes on Instant pot or in Electric Power Pressure Cooker set to ‘Soup and Stew’ for 12 Minutes. Let pressure come down naturally for 10 minutes then you can carefully quickly release any remaining pressure. Stir in parsley and chicken at this time. If using Chicken turn the Power back to saute as in step 1 so the chicken will heat up fast. https://youtu.be/FvhGmrhIK1M You all know I love creating videos to share my creative home and garden. This YouTube video can be found on my Bren Haas YouTube Channel. If you are a member of the YouTube Network please be sure to follow my channel. Super Easy Cabbage Soup It all starts with amazing ingredients. Check out my photos from the recipe below. In the video, I mention the grater which is pictured below. Every kitchen needs one of these! vegetable ingredients carrots diced cabbage soup Right as the lid was open and the steam fog removed from my camera lens.. look at all those beautiful ingredients. Cabbage Soup Printable Recipe Below is a printable card you are welcome to use as a pdf or print for your own record. I have added Chicken to mine in the photos featured on this page. PRINTABLE RECIPE Below If you enjoy this print option you can find more on my website at the link here. Don’t Miss These Other Great Soup Recipes on My Site Let’s Connect In conclusion of reading this post, I would like to hear what you think of adding Chicken to the cabbage soup. I really enjoyed it because we had it on hand and the boys aren’t super excited about only having vegetables in soup. Be sure to comment on this post and or reach out to me on social media at the links provided on this post. Happy Cabbage Soup Day,
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe
In this post check out what I’ve learned about cooking up a delicious Stuffed Cabbage Roll. You will find printable recipe along with a video. The video features details on how I used my electric instant pot to prepare this meal. Cabbage Rolls in Different Countries After connecting with a few folks on social media I quickly learned there are actually many different names and variations for the Cabbage roll. My friend on Facebook shared his holubky or halupki recipe with me. Slovak stuffed cabbage rolls use spices like paprika and sauerkraut. The country is located in central Europe bordering the Czech Republic and Poland. To the south of Slovakia is Hungry. The Polish version of the dish is known as Golabki. Easy To Make in The Electric Pressure Cooker I put together a video featuring how easy it is the make this recipe. Be sure to watch the entire video to see all the easy quick tips. https://youtu.be/FPhW313Nuvk You all know I love making videos so be sure to bookmark my Bren Haas Channel on YouTube. What is in the Recipe A cabbage roll is a dish consisting of cooked cabbage leaves wrapped around a variety of fillings. It is common to the cuisines of Central, Northern, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. Ron shares that his maternal grandparents were from Slovakia. Maybe this is why he makes the most amazing cabbage rolls. My husband and I enjoy the authentic Stuffed Cabbage Rolls from Hungarian Tony Packs in Toledo, Ohio. I want to note that you can also use Napa Cabbage for this recipe! Stuffed Cabbage Roll Recipe I am excited to share this recipe with you today. The recipe in this post is a combination of a family recipe and researching authentic Hungarian version of this recipe. In this post, you will find the printed recipe that makes about 12 rolls. The ingredients needed are listed below. Find the exact measurements and notes further down on this page. Ingredients: Large Head of Cabbage Olive Oil Sweet Onion Celery Green Peppers Garlic White Rice Pork Beef salt and pepper Tomato Puree cabbage rolls in instant pot apples on top of stuffed cabbage rolls It really is easy to grow your own cabbage if you have the right variety. The image below is a Bonnie Plant variety I picked up early spring and grew to a tasty cabbage by mid summer. The first meal I made with it was my famous cole slaw. Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe Below is the printable version of the exact ingredients needed for this recipe. I hope you will take advantage of the option to print so you can save this for a later meal. Be sure to scroll down and leave a message sharing your thoughts on this recipe. It would be amazing to know if you enjoyed the recipe. This recipe inspired by a GardenChat Group member. Serving: 6Difficulty: medium Ingredients: 1 large head of cabbage (steamed) 2 tablespoons of Olive Oil ½ cup of sweet onion diced 2 teaspoons of garlic minced ½ cup of peppers ( sweet red and orange) diced 1 stalk of Celery chopped (about ½ cup ) 1 cup of white rice steamed ½ pound of cooked ground pork ½ pound of cooked ground beef 3 teaspoons of dried parsley 2 granny smith apples cut and decored 2 cups of tomato puree (canned tomatoes blended) Salt and pepper optional Directions: First you are going to steam the cabbage. Once it peels from the cabbage rolls with ease it can be set aside until filling is done. This takes about 5 minutes to steam. Steam rice and set aside Saute onions and garlic for about 5 minutes Add peppers to skillet and saute a few extra minutes In pot mix in celery, parsley and meat On a flat surface, lay out steamed cabbage leaf. Add about ½ cup of mixture to the center. Roll the cabbage tucking edge under to bottom. Place the cabbage into an oven safe skillet or electric power pressure cooker. Continue to do this stacking each cabbage roll. In a food processor or blender, puree 2 cups of stewed tomatoes for about 1 minute. Add salt and pepper if needed. Place cut apples on top of the cabbage rolls before pouring tomato puree over the top. Cook in an electric pressure cooker for about 30 minutes. Follow cooking temperature and settings for your appliance. Each ‘instant pot’ or cooker is different. If you are cooking this in a skillet in the oven be sure to cover the bottom of the pot with ⅓ cup of extra tomato puree and cabbage leaves to cover. Cook in 400*F oven for about 1 hour with lid on. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Note: I highly recommend using the instant pot or electric power pressure cooker to make this recipe. It makes clean-up so much easier and the meat is always perfect! Don’t Miss These Delicious Recipes Using Cabbage Let’s Connect I can’t wait to whip this up in my kitchen soon. It was an honor to connect with fellow GardenChat members to share this recipe with you. If you have any questions or would like to share a favorite recipe be sure to reach out. Be sure to share on the social media links provided tagging @brenhaas if you tried this recipe. In conclusion of this post, I am excited to see what everyone has to share. Happy Cabbage Rolling,
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