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When I said I was going to build a website on the subject of how to cook cabbage, it was some time before the laughter died down. The general sentiment was ‘you cook it, you eat it; what else is there?
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Broccoli, which is closely related to cauliflower, is another of those vegetables much abused in many kitchens. Much more delicate than it looks, it responds well to quick but careful cooking
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As a side dish, or even as a light supper for vegetarians, this broccoli recipe scores highly in my estimation for both flavour and nutritional content
broccoli_casserole.html
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This is a no-waste soup – as good soups should be – and uses both the broccoli florets and the stem. The recipe calls for broccoli, but you could use cauliflower instead.
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Yes, you can make a mousse out of broccoli – or pretty much any other vegetable that takes your fancy. It’s really just a soft meringue with attitude
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The best way to cook broccoli in my opinion is to steam it, and the best way to do that is to use the microwave. If you don't have one, then use a conventional steamer or similar
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You could also use cauliflower, but broccoli makes a pleasant variation on the more usual combination. Be careful not to overcook the broccoli or you will end up with a soggy mess
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Broccolini is a sprouting variety of broccoli and usually comes in bunches. Since you eat everything there is no waste and its appearance gives a great look to your meal
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This is not so much a recipe as a method for quickly bringing broccoli to the table complete with all its color, flavor and nutrients.
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A broccoli recipe that makes use of the herbs and spices in chorizo, a fiery sausage found in may parts of Europe, but most usually associated with Spain. Try it with chicken or pork in particular, or toss over rice for an easy supper dish
spiced_broccoli.html
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When I said I was going to build a website on the subject of how to cook cabbage, it was some time before the laughter died down. The general sentiment was ‘you cook it, you eat it; what else is there?
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Barbecued cabbage is an ideal dish when you are having a cook-out because it's such a simple and trouble free recipe. It's really a casserole of sorts and you need a kettle barbecue to cook it, or at least one with a hood
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Bok Choi is a type of Chinese cabbage and is often sold in supermarkets in a bunch of 3-4 plants. It cooks quickly and easily in a steamer or wok
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This is a similar recipe to the cabbage casserole that is also in this section, but if anything it’s much easier to do and only requires one pot
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Red cabbage is a great accompaniment to pork, spicy stews and game dishes such as venison and wild boar. It’s also delicious with kangaroo, but don’t tell Skippy I said that…..
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Cabbage is often used in salads but is usually served cold. This is a hot salad and the addition of potato and cheese makes it substantial enough for a family meal.
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The idea of cabbage in a casserole may seem a little strange, but I promise you this is one of those hearty family meals that takes the sting out of a cold winter’s night
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Cabbage is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals, although these tend to be left in the cooking liquid if boiled for too long. It’s therefore important to shred the cabbage and cook it for as little time as possible
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The now famous cabbage soup diet is based on the premise that you can eat as much cabbage soup as you like, plus a few other recommended food items, and you will rapidly lose weight over a seven day period
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Remember that the basis for this diet is your never ending supply of cabbage soup which you can eat as often as you like and in any quantities. The idea is to keep you feeling full
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I once tried cooking cabbage in gin. It almost worked but using alcohol seemed pointless when the real flavor came from the juniper berries used to make the gin. So here’s the sober version
cabbage_with_juniper.html
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Cabbage works surprisingly well with slightly acidic flavors – sauerkraut is an excellent example – and is simple to prepare and cook. Here I’ve added a lemon sauce
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The addition of saffron lifts this cabbage dish into the realms of gourmet and makes it special enough to be served at a dinner party for friends or business colleagues
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There are any number of recipies for coleslaw and the ingredients used include horseradish, bell peppers, apple and even mixed fruit such as grapes and pineapple. This is the basic recipe.
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There are almost as many recipes for Dublin coddle as there are cooks in Ireland. But the theme remains the same in each case, revolving round the three main ingredients of cabbage, meat and potatoes
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Five-spice used to be one of the dominating flavors in westernized Chinese restaurants, along with MSG. Thankfully that has changed, but it still works well with cabbage of all kinds
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I think the Irish started it, adding bacon to cabbage, and it works so well that I have no hesitation in adding yet another variation of this recipe to the collection
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Cabbage cooked with garlic may not seem an obvious choice, but if butter is used the resulting dish makes an excellent accompaniment to chicken
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This way of cooking cabbage gets the name Hail Mary Greens from an Irish grandmother's method of measuring the time it takes to cook it
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Far too many cooks approach red cabbage as if it were a species from another planet requiring special attention. In fact you can treat it just like 'ordinary' cabbage
red_cabbage.html
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Red cabbage mixes very well with fruit of all kinds and is versatile enough to be served with dishes ranging from fish to pork.
red_cabbage_with_apple.html
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Sauerkraut, called choucroute in France, is one of those dishes found in most north and north eastern European countries. This is my quick and easy recipe
sauerkraut.html
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You can make this easy and nourishing soup using any variety of cabbage, but I prefer to use a Savoy which gives a greater variety of color, from creamy white through to dark green
spicy_cabbage_soup.html
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Spring greens are quick and easy to cook, requiring very little effort and practically no time at all. They are a great source of nutrients and in particular betacarotene
spring_greens.html
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You will see that this soup recipe calls for the vegetables to be already cooked. One way to do this would be to increase the amount of liquid used by half and cook the veggies in that
cauliflower_and_celery_soup.html
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On its own, cauliflower can be pretty uninteresting and there are better alternatives to cheese for spiking it up a little. This is one of them. Be careful not to overcook
cauliflower_relish.html
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This is a cauliflower recipe for two people but could easily be expanded for four or more. It’s very quick, and would make a handy family supper dish
cauliflower_with_bacon.html
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When I was a child, cauliflower only ever put in an appearance smothered in a cheese sauce. It deserves better treatment. The trick is never to overcook it
cauliflower_with_peppers.html
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This is a no-waste soup – as good soups should be – and uses both the cauliflower florets and the stem. The recipe calls for cauliflower, but you could use broccoli instead.
cauliflower_soup.html
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Cauliflower recipes tend to be of the 'steam and sauce' variety, which is fine by me but this is a vegetable that is also quite versatile and can be roasted just like any other
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This is a novel and interesting recipe for cauliflower, combining Asian flavors with a traditional cooking method. It’s excellent with chicken
spiced_cauliflower.html
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You must use fresh spinach leaves for this dish which makes a tasty light meal on its own or a quick and easy vegetable with fish or meat. The whole thing is cooked in the oven and there is no need to toast the pine nuts
baked_spinach.html
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A remarkable number of green-leaved vegetables work very well with bacon. Here we put together baby spinach leaves, avocado and back bacon to produce a tasty and refreshing starter
spinach_with_bacon.html
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In this dish fresh spinach is spiked up with a number of Asian spices, the main one being cardamom seeds, which are inside every pod but rarely see the light of day in Western kitchens
spinach_with_cardamom.html
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The secret of a spinach dip such as this is to squeeze all the water out of the spinach, which is easily done by twisting it in the corner of a tea towel
spinach_and_salmon_dip.html
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Expert videos on how to cook cabbage
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Information on adult, juvenile, cat and dog diabetes, covering diabetes mellitus, diabetes insidpidus and gestation diabetes. Advice, diet and excercise related articles from diabetes sufferers and carers. Symptoms, treatment and risks from diet and obesity are all covered.
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Nutrition, diet and excercise are probably the three most important challenges faced by modern families. Here at The Cool Cook we've devoted an entire website to just these subjects, including top articles, daily news items and important links to relevant sites.
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