Caraway seed soup

Caraway seed soup is a light and tasty dish. It is a simple dish, ideal for fast days, and a perfect starter for a banquet.

Ingredients 

• 2 tsp caraway seeds
• 1 tbs vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1tbs flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 cups water or veggie stock

Method

• Heat the oil and toast the seeds until they release their aroma.
• Add the flour and let it brown a bit. 
• Add the paprika, and pour the water or stock over.
• Cook for 15 mins until it is silky
• Strain the seeds, and serve with crusty bread.

Cabbage and Pasta

I have to apologise at the lack of photo here. You see, we love this so much, that as soon as it was cooked we ate it all up!!!

Seriously wonderful, quick, easy, and delicious comfort food.

Ingredients

2 cups of cooked pasta (any sort will be fine - we usually use bowties or macaroni)
2 onions finely sliced
1 tbs caraway seeds
1/2 cup of sour cream
3 or 4 cups of finely sliced red cabbage
oil for frying + a small knob of butter for extra flavour
salt and pepper to taste

Method

Saute onions gently in the oil + butter until they are soft, sweet and translucent.

Stir in the caraway seeds. Add in the cabbage and cook until tender.

Add in the pasta, stir to combine. Then add in the sour cream, and stir through. If it is a bit "dry" and not saucy enough to coat add in a splash of water or milk. It should not be a runny sauce, but it should coat/cling to the pasta and cabbage.

Eat and enjoy!

Red Cabbage with Caraway

Cabbage with Caraway

I just love this - it is quick, easy, yummy, and good for you!! I usually have it with pumpkin kluski (a sort of gnocchi from Poland), and that combo is perfect for autumn - not only do you have the warm oranges and purples of autumn colours, but the flavours as well - and a good warming and filling dish.. It goes well with noodles or with meat. If you haven't had caraway try it - it is a lovely spice, no heat but with a lovely fragrant taste. :)



Ingredients
olive oil for frying
2 -3 teaspoons caraway seeds
1 small head of red cabbage sliced finely
2 onions sliced

Method
Heat oil over a medium heat, add caraway seeds and onion and cook till the onion is translucent.

Add cabbage and cook until the cabbage is soft but still firm. Serve!!

Variations
You can add a bit of butter for a bit more richness, or a splash of brandy for a bit of fruity sweetness - but the original is pretty good all by itself! Some people add a wee bit of sour cream right at the end, but I prefer it without myself :)