Cabbage is in your box this week, and it’s a sure sign of fall! While savory, warm cabbage rolls come to mind, consider Cabbage Roll Soup to hit those same comfort notes, with much less prep time.
This year, I’m planning to try Okonomiyaki, having enjoyed it many years ago in Japan. Basically a large, cabbage pancake, it can be dressed up with all sorts of fun condiments like okonomiyaki sauce (make your own or purchase), drizzles of Kewpie mayo, dried seaweed flakes, pickled ginger and bonito flakes.
As fall also signals a return to baking for us, I’ll include a weekend project :). I ran across Runzas, also known as Bierocks, in Cook’s Magazine (if you subscribe, you can look it up). Like a warm, cheesy kraut burger, these can be made in advance and frozen for easy lunches.

After visiting Japan, we started making Okonomiyaki at home. We use regular slaw and also broccoli slaw. Another ingredient is chopped soba noodles. If you do bacon – crisp pieces on top add extra yum. Cooking them in bacon lard is amazing, too. The word means ‘as you like it.’ I liked sauteed, seasoned mushrooms on top. Another tip – top with a drizzle of mayo, yes, mayo. That and a spicy sauce make a feast.
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