Monday, 19 January 2026

Thyme-buttered cabbage ... a simple recipe suggestion to start the week


A simple recipe suggestion to start the week ...

Why not turn cabbage into a tasty side dish with a generous splash of cream and fresh thyme. I like Savoy cabbage but use a cabbage you enjoy.

Ingredients
Serves Two
200ml/7fl oz vegetable or chicken stock
¼ green cabbage (such as sweetheart* or Savoy), shredded
100ml/3½fl oz double (heavy) cream
2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
25g/1oz butter, chopped

Method
1. Bring the stock to the boil in a saucepan, then add the cabbage. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until softened, then stir in the cream and thyme.
2. Cook for a further 2-3 minutes, or until the cabbage is completely softened, then stir in the butter. Serve.

*also known as pointed/hispi/sugarloaf cabbage
From an idea seen here


~ I'm looking forward to seeing flowering daffodils soon ~

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All the best Jan

37 comments:

  1. Delicious, thanks Jan

    Tina

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  2. I have cabbage I need to use up.
    Thanks for the recipe.
    Cathy

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  3. I've never had cabbage like this. I'm intrigued!

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  4. I do LOVE cabbage - this looks good.

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  5. Abbiamo tantissimi cavoli cappuccio quest' anno nell' orto e ormai non sappiamo più come cucinarli.
    Prendo volentieri nota di questa ricetta

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  6. simple but delicious and it's ready in a flash!
    have a happy week!
    Hugs Elke

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  7. Looks ok, I've never had soup like that or cabbage.

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  8. Hello Jan,
    Sounds like a easy recipe, thank for sharing.
    Take care, have a great day!

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  9. Larry loves cabbage...me, not so much. He might like this! Thanks!
    hugs
    Donna

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  10. I love cabbage. Thank you Jan.
    Have a lovely new week ❄

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  11. ...and I'm looking forward to daffodils too!

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  12. This sounds like a delicious and easy accompaniment to almost any meal. I do love cabbage. Haven't thought of putting thyme with it, though, so will give that a try! Thank you.

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  13. Yes to cabbage. Just bought some - the violet coloured one.
    God bless.

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  14. Oh yes to cabbage!
    Thsnk you for the recipe
    May

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  15. Ooh, Jan. This sounds good. Will have to forward to my daughter:)

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  16. Hi, this sounds very good. We like cabbage and it is fun to find new ways to prepare it.
    I am pinning this recipe. :-)

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  17. I do love cabbage, but I've never had it with cream.

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  18. This sounds really good and I use a lot of thyme so it will work for me. Have a nice day.

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  19. Love the daffodils...I'm looking forward to seeing them too.
    We love cabbage here, so I will be saving this easy recipe!

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  20. Dear Jan, I love ❤️ the daffodils.
    I absolutely love cabbage and usually stir fry it in a little butter, water, salt and pepper, but this sounds good. Thank you so much for sharing 😊

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  21. I like cabbage but never had it this way.

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  22. Pinned! I have an entire Pinterest board devoted to Cabbage recipes! It is supposed to be very nutritious and I read somewhere it is "the vegetable" to 2026!

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  23. I have a cabbage in the fridge. This sounds wonderful! Thank you Jan and all the best!

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  24. This sounds tasty. I don't usually cook cabbage, but this recipe sounds good enough that I may have to try it. Happy new week Jan.

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  25. Cabbage is a great veggie that can be used in so many different ways.

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  26. Hola Jan, me encanta todas las c
    lases de verdura, el repollo también lo he preparado algunas veces cuando tenía todos mis hijos pequeños... a todos nos encanta en casa es una comida rápida alimenticia y deliciosa.
    Probaré a cocinarlo tal como lo explicas.
    Te dejo mi gratitud por todo lo que aportas con tus letras.

    Sé muy muy feliz.✨️♥️✨️

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  27. GOOGLE TRANSLATE

    Stefania
    Abbiamo tantissimi cavoli cappuccio quest' anno nell' orto e ormai non sappiamo più come cucinarli.
    Prendo volentieri nota di questa ricetta

    We have so many cabbages in the garden this year, and we don't know how to cook them anymore.
    I'll gladly take note of this recipe.

    Marina Filgueira
    Hola Jan, me encanta todas las c
    lases de verdura, el repollo también lo he preparado algunas veces cuando tenía todos mis hijos pequeños... a todos nos encanta en casa es una comida rápida alimenticia y deliciosa.
    Probaré a cocinarlo tal como lo explicas.
    Te dejo mi gratitud por todo lo que aportas con tus letras.

    Sé muy muy feliz.✨️♥️✨️

    Hi Jan, I love all kinds of vegetables. I've even made cabbage a few times when my kids were little... we all love it at home; it's a quick, nutritious, and delicious meal.
    I'll try cooking it the way you explain.

    Thank you so much for everything you share in your writing.

    Be very, very happy. ✨️♥️✨️

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  28. this reminds me of my dad, one of his favorites :)

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  29. I love cabbage dear Jan and I cook it often in traditional way
    Your recipe sounds interesting and amazing and easy to try 🤗
    Big thanks for sharing 🙏
    Blessings to you and family ♥️

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  30. Nunca lo he comido así, pero seguro que está muy bueno. Gracias por la receta. Besos.

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