Winter vegetables such as carrots, onions and cabbage are very economical and they keep well.
Serve this wonderful satisfying soup for the main course and finish with a green salad. Perfect for casual entertaining! And the good news is that this meal is elegant, yet easy on the budget!
A spinoff of traditional Ukrainian cabbage rolls (buckwheat rolled in cabbage leaves), this shortcut recipe still has its original flavour. "I believe this dish should be part of Canadian Living's birthday celebration, as it is one of the many cultural dishes that make up the mosaic of our Canadian kitchens," says Cindy. Look for buckwheat in supermarkets or delicatessens.
Succulent pork with an intriguingly flavourful gravy is just right for company. Serve with egg noodles and Quick-Pickled Red Cabbage.
Serve with: Creamy cabbage salad. Cod is a lean fish that is low in fat but high in protein and other important nutrients.
Juicy, grilled pork tenderloin is set beside a party of flavour made of napa cabbage, sugar snap peas, matchstick carrots, lime juice, sesame oil and gingerroot.
This quick slaw is a fun departure from the standard mayo-slathered cabbage and carrot. It's crisp, fresh and bursting with favourite Asian flavours.
Fresh, crisp and tangy coleslaw makes an ideal side dish for fried fish. The extra step of draining the shredded cabbage helps the coleslaw keep longer without getting watery.
If you don't mind messy tacos, pour a little extra sauce from your slow cooker over top. Reserve whatever sauce is left over—it makes a great base for chili. Customize the tacos with your favourite toppings, such as thinly sliced radishes, shredded cabbage or lettuce, diced avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream and lime juice.
With the cabbage topping and homemade tartar sauce, these tender burgers taste like a fresh, healthy version of a fish-and-chips dinner – perfect for a summer evening.
