cabbage Archives | Wholefully https://wholefully.com/tag/cabbage/ Fresh Family Meals - Made for Everyday Life Fri, 31 May 2024 17:40:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wholefully.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/favicon-150x150.png cabbage Archives | Wholefully https://wholefully.com/tag/cabbage/ 32 32 Homemade Sauerkraut https://wholefully.com/homemade-sauerkraut-recipe/ https://wholefully.com/homemade-sauerkraut-recipe/#comments Fri, 12 Apr 2024 15:19:05 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=48573 I used to be 1000% against sauerkraut. I blame it entirely on my Dad, who regularly pulled out jars of store-bought kraut to have with his dinner when I was a kid. The smell alone was enough to make me boycott even trying the stuff for decades! Then, a few years back, I grew a few too many cabbages in the garden and needed a way to preserve the harvest. I decided it was time to get over my sauerkraut aversion and learn this food preservation technique of my ancestors. My first few attempts were lackluster—there was a mold situation—but I finally nailed down the proper technique, and I haven’t looked back since. Turns out I LOVE sauerkraut. Well, I love my homemade sauerkraut recipe that is tangy, crunchy, and chock-full of gut-friendly probiotics. And I know you’ll love it, too! A brat drizzled with mustard sits on a bed of red sauerkraut on top of a bun. Potato chips and a sliced pickle surround the brat.

What is sauerkraut, anyway?

If you didn’t grow up with a kraut-loving dad, you might not realize that sauerkraut is just cabbage mixed with salt and fermented. That’s really it! Of course, you can fancy it up however you like (and I provide some suggestions in a bit), but you really only need those two ingredients to make homemade sauerkraut.

Is fermented sauerkraut good for you?

Yes, my friends! Fermented homemade sauerkraut is packed full of gut-healthy probiotics. Having a healthy gut biome (the name for the population of bacteria and yeast that live in our digestive system) is linked to obvious benefits like better food digestion and and helping you poop regularly, but also things you might not think of—like lowered risk of mental health issues and a healthier immune system. Our ancestors didn’t take a probiotic pill each day, but they ate a bevy of fermented foods daily like kefir, yogurt, and sauerkraut!

Is all sauerkraut fermented? Even the store-bought stuff?

Yes, fermentation is what gives sauerkraut its distinct sour, tangy flavor (just like with fermenting yogurt) and a hefty dose of gut-friendly probiotics. HOWEVER (and this is a big caveat!), shelf-stable sauerkraut—often found in either a can or jar at the grocery store—has been heated to high temperatures during the pasteurization and canning process, thereby killing the probiotics. You still get some of the sour, tangy flavor, but the major health benefit is gone. And the process also makes for some seriously limp kraut—another reason I MUCH prefer homemade sauerkraut! In the past few years, we’ve seen a resurgence of fermented sauerkraut in stores that is not shelf-stable. They still have all of their probiotics intact, but unfortunately, they are pretty pricey! I’ve seen it cost as much as $7-$8 a jar! Which is really crazy when you realize you can make that size jar for pennies at home. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/homemade-sauerkraut-recipe/feed/ 4 How to Cook Corned Beef and Cabbage https://wholefully.com/corned-beef-and-cabbage/ https://wholefully.com/corned-beef-and-cabbage/#comments Fri, 01 Mar 2024 07:46:00 +0000 http://backtoherroots.com/?p=22618 Corned Beef and Cabbage is an Irish-American dish typically served on St. Patrick's Day, but it is a savory delight all year round! Corned Beef and Cabbage
Looking for the best food to celebrate St. Patrick's Day? Then let us show you how to cook corned beef and cabbage! Tender corned beef brisket is cooked with aromatic spices and paired with tender sweet cabbage. If you think you don't like cabbage, then you need to try this cooking method! Whether it's St. Patrick's Day or any day, our easy recipe promises a hearty, flavorful dish that's sure to become a family favorite.
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What is in these chicken sliders?

There are four parts to these mini sandwiches: the pulled chicken which is cooked in a sriracha butter sauce (!), the creamy, sweet slaw, the cool ranch sauce on top, and the sweet Hawaiian rolls as the bread. You don’t have to make the slaw or the ranch dressing, but I highly recommend it. The four flavors together are such an amazing combo. And, trust me, you won’t be sorry to have the leftovers in your fridge. I’ve even been eating them on top of a bed of romaine—it’s a really delicious way to get all the flavor of the sliders in a lighter lunch. Get the recipe »]]> https://wholefully.com/slow-cooker-sriracha-chicken-sliders/feed/ 6 Chopped Chinese Chicken Salad with Mandarin Oranges https://wholefully.com/chinese-chicken-salad-mandarin/ https://wholefully.com/chinese-chicken-salad-mandarin/#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2020 10:00:25 +0000 http://backtoherroots.com/?p=18086 This Chopped Chinese Chicken Salad is packed with flavor thanks to an easy-to-make Asian salad dressing and sweet mandarin oranges. During my dieting years, I considered salads an obligation food—something I had to choke down to "earn" my other food. Understandably, salads eventually started feeling like a punishment, and that led to years of getting exactly zero enjoyment out of a big bowl of fresh veggies. But thankfully, the mind and soul eventually heal from diet culture, and I'm happy to say I am fully, completely, head-over-heels in love with salads now! I now eat salad because it makes my heart and soul happy, not out of any sense of dietary obligation. And that's easy to do when you have a salad as robust, flavorful, and beautiful as this Chopped Chinese Chicken Salad! It's easy to appreciate the wonderful crunch of crisp Napa cabbage and crispy chow mein noodles. What's not to love about the sweet, juicy explosion of mandarin oranges and the tender, savory bites of chicken? I love the way our homemade Asian salad dressing smoothly drizzles on top. This is a salad that inspires joy. To me, this is nourishment in a bowl—nourishment for your mind, body, and soul. Overhead of large serving bowl of finished chicken salad and arranged around it are the homemade dressing, fresh cilantro, and crunchy chow mein noodles to garnish. We know this isn't traditional Chinese fare, but the flavor profile was inspired by common ingredients from Chinese and other Asian cuisines—soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and sesame. We are grateful to have so much wonderful inspirations from across the globe to help us in our recipe creation!

How do I make this Chinese chicken salad?

If you're starting with already cooked chicken, you only need about 10 minutes of prep time to be on your way to a delicious Chinese chicken salad lunch:
  1. Make the dressing. Blend the dressing ingredients on high in a blender until smooth.
  2. Mix it together. Stir the dressing in to the cabbage, oranges, chicken, and green onions until everything is coated with the dressing. Stick it in the fridge for 30+ minutes.
  3. Add some crunch. Right at serving time, add the crunchy almonds and chow mein noodles. Enjoy!
Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/chinese-chicken-salad-mandarin/feed/ 7 Meal Prep Chicken Pad Thai with Sweet Potato Noodles https://wholefully.com/meal-prep-chicken-pad-thai/ https://wholefully.com/meal-prep-chicken-pad-thai/#comments Mon, 06 Aug 2018 10:00:01 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=33783 I'm one of those folks who loves a fresh start. I love a good Monday (especially when it falls on the first of the month). I love New Year's. I know that technically, you can get a fresh start at any moment on any day, but the extra push of a new blank page in my planner never hurts. Along those same lines, I absolutely love back-to-school each year. It has that same clean slate, fresh start, anything is possible vibe going on! With all the change that's in the air around back-to-school time, it's the perfect time of year for everyone in the family to get into healthy, purposeful routines! As my daughter's preschool teacher said to us at new parent orientation, "Whatever routine you want your family to have for the rest of the school year, start it on the first day of school." And that doesn't just apply to the kiddos either. That applies to your routine, too! Want to get up at 5am each day to do yoga before the before-school rush begins? Do it from day one. Want to read motivation books in the car line this year instead of killing time playing Candy Crush on your phone? Start from day one. Want to pack yourself a healthy lunch just like you do for your kids? Start on day one. Overhead shot of Meal Prep Chicken Pad Thai with Sweet Potato Noodles in a metal dish Overhead shot of Meal Prep Chicken Pad Thai with Sweet Potato Noodles packed into a glass lunch container with strawberries Getting in the habit of meal prepping for your family each week is a great routine to get into before school starts. Not only can you prep your kid's lunches ahead of time, but you can also treat yourself with the same love and compassion by prepping healthy foods for the adults in your family at the same time. My newest meal prepping obsession is this Chicken Pad Thai with Sweet Potato Noodles. It's paleo, it's dairy-free, it's gluten-free, and my gosh, is it super delicious! With its intricate flavors and a little bit of kick, this meal prep recipe is more geared toward the adults in your fam, but if you happen to have a kid who is less picky than mine, this would also make a super healthy school lunch, too! If your kid doesn't have access to a microwave, you can heat this before school and store in an insulated container (I like this one from Thermos) for a hot lunch. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/meal-prep-chicken-pad-thai/feed/ 6 Homestyle Corn Relish – Canned https://wholefully.com/homestyle-corn-relish/ https://wholefully.com/homestyle-corn-relish/#comments Thu, 12 Jul 2018 10:00:40 +0000 http://backtoherroots.com/?p=13238
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Indiana is pretty well-known for its corn, and for good reason! Our hot and humid summers tend to produce the perfect conditions for sweet, juicy, delicious corn. During the summer as a kid, I had a daily ritual of going down to the garden and popping off a fresh ear of corn, shucking it, and eating it right there in the garden. Corn here grows sweet, juicy, and plump enough to eat raw! Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/homestyle-corn-relish/feed/ 71 Sweet and Creamy Coleslaw https://wholefully.com/sweet-creamy-coleslaw/ https://wholefully.com/sweet-creamy-coleslaw/#comments Mon, 11 Jun 2018 11:00:26 +0000 http://backtoherroots.com/?p=7142
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This mayo-based coleslaw is sweet and creamy and similar to those you'd find in your everyday seafood restaurant. I'm not hating on vinegar- and oil-based slaws– they have their place as well– but mayo-based slaws will always have a special place in my foodie soul. Gimme a cup of coleslaw, a few hush puppies, and a hunk of fried fish, and I'm a happy girl. Who's with me? Bueller? Bueller? Overhead shot of ingredients for Sweet and Creamy Coleslaw Overhead shot of dressing for Sweet and Creamy Coleslaw in a white bowl next to a bowl of shredded vegetables The actual veggie part of the slaw is up to your own interpretation. I used cabbage, carrots, and red onion. You could also always just pick up a prepackaged bag of slaw mix—they even have fancy versions now with rainbow carrots and shredded golden beets and all other kinds of craziness. Go wild! You can do so much experimentation with the veggies because the real star of this is the dressing. Sweet, creamy, and a bit tangy, it is made using ingredients you probably already have floating around your kitchen. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/sweet-creamy-coleslaw/feed/ 13 Cauliflower and Quinoa Power Bowls https://wholefully.com/cauliflower-and-quinoa-power-bowls/ https://wholefully.com/cauliflower-and-quinoa-power-bowls/#comments Wed, 23 Mar 2016 12:00:00 +0000 http://backtoherroots.com/?p=26727 Buddha bowls, grain bowls, power bowls, BOWWWLLLLSSSSS! Whatever you call 'em, it seems like super healthy bowls packed full of veggie deliciousness are all the rage right now. And for good reason! They are super flavorful, incredibly healthy, and super easy to make. Bowlz for lyfe! The idea of posting a bowl recipe is a bit tricky, because the whole concept behind an awesome bowl is that you use what you have. When I make a power bowl, I usually just take whatever veggies I have kicking around the kitchen, roast them, and then put them on a bed of whole grains (farro, quinoa, freekeh, brown rice, whatever!). I then usually top the whole thing with either a lemon tahini sauce (if I'm feeling vegan) or a runny egg (because a runny egg makes everything better). Bowl. Done. Cauliflower and Quinoa Power Bowls I really hope you'll head to your kitchen and have fun experimenting with whatever flavors and textures you want to put together into a bowl, but if you're looking for a little bowlspiration, I have a great one for you—Cauliflower and Quinoa Power Bowls. There is (obviously) a whole lot more in these than just cauliflower and quinoa, but if I tried to put all the ingredients into the title, you'd have to scroll for an hour just to get to the recipe. Cauliflower, Cabbage, Onion, Spinach, Chickpea, Pepita, Quinoa Bowls with Lemon-Tahini Sauce just doesn't really roll of the tongue, ya know? Get the recipe »]]> https://wholefully.com/cauliflower-and-quinoa-power-bowls/feed/ 14 Cuban Slaw https://wholefully.com/cuban-slaw/ https://wholefully.com/cuban-slaw/#comments Fri, 29 Aug 2014 10:00:00 +0000 http://backtoherroots.com/?p=19861 Do you share recipes in your family? I come from a pretty large family (I have three older siblings, and we are all married and have kids), and we're all big fans of cooking and eating. And whenever we land on a delicious recipe, it normally ends up spreading through the family like wildfire. There are so many dishes in my recipe binder that come from my sisters' and my Mama's kitchens (and quite a few from my grandmother who passed away a few years ago). The sharing of family recipes is how I came into this Cuban Slaw recipe. It originally comes from the kitchen of my sister-in-law, who is a spectacular vegetarian cook (and has the most incredible cookbook collection I've ever seen). And she passed it along to my Mama, who told me it was an absolute must try. Slaw recipes tend to be ho-hum, but there is something really incredible about this combination. It's such a simple recipe, but the flavor is anything but simple. Read more »]]> https://wholefully.com/cuban-slaw/feed/ 12 beer-braised brats with quick apple and onion sauerkraut https://wholefully.com/beer-braised-brats-with-quick-apple-and-onion-sauerkraut/ https://wholefully.com/beer-braised-brats-with-quick-apple-and-onion-sauerkraut/#comments Mon, 05 Nov 2012 17:00:56 +0000 http://backtoherroots.com/?p=14294 https://wholefully.com/beer-braised-brats-with-quick-apple-and-onion-sauerkraut/feed/ 12