Tag Archives: cabbage

GRASS-FED BEEF: THE LEFTOVERS

Posted on November 26, 2013 by thesolitarycook

As I mentioned in a previous post about the many wonderful qualities of grass-fed beef, among them is that it is less “marbled” than feedlot beef, its fat being laid down around the muscle rather than throughout it.  And one of … Continue reading →

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HOW I CAME TO LOVE CABBAGE, PART 2: BRAISED CABBAGE and RICE NOODLE SALAD

Posted on June 25, 2013 by thesolitarycook

I’m late to the cabbage party.  Until a few years ago, I’d spent my life resolutely hating it.  As a child, I vaguely recall my mother preparing the occasional summertime slaw.  That the cabbage should be shaved very thin was … Continue reading →

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REPURPOSED CHIX STIX with APPLE-SAVOY SLAW

Posted on June 11, 2013 by thesolitarycook

Anyone can make something for dinner; it’s re-purposing the leftovers in a new way that makes things interesting.  When I made Coconut Chix Stix for dinner the other evening, I managed to restrain myself and had a couple left over. … Continue reading →

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LEFTOVER SALAD

Posted on May 6, 2012 by thesolitarycook

Being a solitary cook, I had several shrimp left over from the Cambodian-Style Spring Rolls, along with some dipping sauce.  Perfect salad ingredients. I finely shredded some beautiful red cabbage and diced up some cucumber,   scallions, and cilantro.  I … Continue reading →

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AN HONEST SALAD

Posted on January 17, 2012 by thesolitarycook

Okay, I had a weak moment.  The sun was shining, roads were beginning to dry up from our last snow in advance of the next one.  The truck was cosy and sun-warmed.  I was so content that I turned on … Continue reading →

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