If you are looking for a great way to up your weeknight cooking this summer, check out Hen House Market and their CSA (community supported agriculture) program. Before you know it you will be auditioning for the Next Food Network Star. The variety of fresh vegetables, fruits, dairy products, meats and bread is over the top and pumped full of nutrition and freshness.
Participating in a CSA definitely adds more sizzle to your summer. It is fun to decide what you will do with each week’s treasure trove. This week we received cabbage, brats, Boulevard wheat brat buns, cucumbers, zucchini, squash, potatoes, an heirloom tomato, spinach and artichoke cheese—are you getting the picture? It’s like having the farmer’s market in a bag, a BIG bag.
The brats are the same brats that we enjoyed in last year’s CSA and they are perfection. Santa Fe Trail Meats in Overbrook, Kansas. The label says they are Fresh Blue Ribbon Bratwurst. The key word is Blue Ribbon! They beat out any brat I have ever tasted. I raced back to Hen House to purchase additional packages, but alas, they only come with the CSA. Looks like I am going to be taking a field trip to Overbrook, Kansas real soon! We grilled the brats and tried to savor each and every bite to make it last until we can purchase more.
Whenever we serve brats we always serve a family favorite side dish, noodles and cabbage casserole. Noodles and Cabbage casserole go hand in hand with brats and all the fixins. I had a dear friend who was from the Amana Colonies in Iowa. Each October she would have an October Fest and serve brats and this casserole. It was a wonderful party and I looked forward to attending each year. She passed away way too early but her legacy of great brat parties lives on and I just can’t imagine serving brats without serving her signature casserole along side.
Noodles and Cabbage
¼ cup butter
½ cup diced yellow onion
4 cups thinly sliced green cabbage
1 teaspoon caraway seeds
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
8 ounces extra wide egg noodles
⅔ cup sour cream
Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spray a deep casserole dish with nonstick spray.
In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and cook until tender. Add the cabbage and saute for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender, but still a bit crisp. Add the caraway seeds, salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to the package directions, making sure that you do not overcook. Drain well. Add the noodles and sour cream to the cabbage mixture. Stir gently to blend well.
Pour into prepared casserole. Cover with aluminum foil and bake 20 minutes. Remove foil and continue to bake for 5 to 10 additional minutes.
Tip: I can easily make this dish ahead of time and heat right before serving. Great for entertaining!
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