Cabbage Recipes

Japanese Salad - This is my mom's; I really like it!

2 C. cooked, cubed chicken

1/2 head cabbage, chopped (bite sized squares)

1 package ramen noodles, uncooked and broken into bite sized pieces

2 green onions, finely sliced

2 Tbsp. slivered almonds (opt.)

2 Tbsp. sesame or sunflower seeds (opt.)

dressing:

1 package ramen seasonings

3 Tbsp. vinegar

1 Tbsp. sugar

1/3 C. oil

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

Combine salad ingredients in large bowl, set aside. Combine dressing ingredients and mix well. Pour over salad and shake/toss until completely coated.

Hot "Artichoke" Dip - I've found cabbage to be as satisfying as artichoke hearts, and have had some success in substituting it for certain recipes.

1/4 - 1/3 head cabbage, lightly steamed or boiled (3-5 min.)

1 C. miracle whip

1 C. parmesan cheese

1 4oz. can diced green chiles

1 garlic clove, minced

Heat oven to 350. Mix all ingredients & spoon into shallow baking dish (pie pan, 8x8 pan etc.) Bake 20-25 min. or until lightly browned and bubbling. Serve with crackers or chips.

"Artichoke" Chicken Bake

1 1/2 C. uncooked corkscrew pasta

1 Tbsp. olive oil

1 med. onion, minced

1/2 bell pepper, chopped

2 C. cooked chopped chicken

1 can (14 oz.) Italian spiced tomatoes, diced

1 can (6 oz.) sliced black olives

1/2 head cabbage, chopped & lightly steamed or boiled

1 tsp. Italian seasoning

2 C. shredded mozzarella cheese

Cook pasta. Drain & set aside. Heat oil in LARGE frying pan. Sautee onion & pepper 1 min. Add chicken, tomatoes, pasta, cabbage, olives & seasoning. Mix until combined. Place 1/2 in greased 9x13 baking pan, sprinkle 1 cup of cheese on top. Repeat. Cover with foil & bake 30 min. Uncover & bake 10 min. more to brown cheese.