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Vegetarian, gluten-free, and utterly delicious!
Posted by SweetViolet • 8/26/09 • Subscribe to this Discussion [RSS] • Report This Topic
Topics: brussels sprouts, cabbage, colcannon, gluten-free, sprouts, vegan, vegetarian
Having been "economically challenged" most of my life, I've learned a lot of ways to use leftovers to make a new dish or even a whole meal. Some of these dishes are so good, however, that I will actually "fake" some leftovers (cook the food up fresh, then refrigerate it overnight) just so I can make what used to be a frugal, don't-waste-the-leftovers dish!
One of those dishes is Colcannon, a side dish ordinarily made from leftover potatoes and cabbage. There are numerous ways to prepare it, but my favourite variation is to use steamed baby potatoes (skin on) and brussels sprouts. Even my husband, who does not list either sprouts or cabbage among his favourites, will have second helpings of this dish. The butter, cabbage, potatoes and onions have a synergistic effect on each other, combining to make a sweet-tasting dish in which none of the flavours dominate but a whole new taste is created.
Try it...I am sure you'll like it!
svcooks.blogspot.com/2009/08/colcannon-vegetarian-gluten-free-and.html
Do you like cabbage and/or Brussels sprouts? What is your favourite way to eat them?
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Looks very delectable. I like leftovers too. I am not ashamed to admit it. When I go to a party with friends I always ask for their leftovers...hhmmm...-
Knowing how to use leftovers wisely can save you a LOT of money.
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well good for u-
Do you want me to eat your leftovers?
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sure,my fridge needs to be cleaned out
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I like potatos and french fries.Tomatos are delicious. -
well u can go to my back yard and get all the tomatoes u want
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*clean's Holly's fridge like a janitor fish*
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EEEK! **SweetViolet turns green with envy**
I absolutely love home grown tomatoes! But we are at the tail end of winter here and all the tomatoes in the stores are greenish and icky. I would LOVE to have some of your tomatoes!! -
come on sv you're more than welcome to. yea I have had a good turnout this year
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I also like home grown tomatoes. hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...... umahhhhhhhh.........
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yes,please do...one less thing I would have to do
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I love fried green tomatoes. And oh I have to get back to bed because I have work later.
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nighty,night
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Oh.Thanks holly.I'll come to your home.By the way i really really like SWEETVIOLET cooked !
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There are lots of recipes there, Varun. My husband is Indian and grew up on curries and he loves my cooking!
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well ya'll I'm fixinna have to go take a cat nap before the youngins get up. I soooooo shouldn't have stayed up all night again. I can't wait for the day I can sleep a whole night
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@SV hey nice tip you brought in.Indians like healthy food. sweetviolet is my favorite.Its BEETROOT dear.Don't misunderstand me..
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I am an American. I never heard "beetroot" until I moved to South Africa...we say "beets" in the US.
Which makes me wonder...if it is "beetroot," then why don't we way "carrotroot" or "turniproot" or "radishroot"?
Beets...love 'em!
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Hmmm...I might have to try that one!! I love red potatoes.-
Oh! this would be great with red potatoes! Yummy!
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