Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Kale and Cabbage Gratin

Kale and Cabbage Gratin

This Provençal-style charmer is a great starter, side, or main dish

We can almost hear you muttering to yourself: “Kale? And cabbage? In a gratin? Really?

Yes, really. And this is one of the best dishes we’ve made in quite a while.

We don’t say that lightly. We tend to post only recipes that we like a lot. But even by that standard, this dish is extraordinary.

Best of all, kale and cabbage tend to be inexpensive this time of year. So you get tasty on a budget. Nice.


Kale and Cabbage Gratin

Recipe: Kale and Cabbage Gratin

A gratin is a casserole-like dish that is baked in a shallow vessel, with a top coat of buttered breadcrumbs or grated cheese (the top browns nicely as the dish bakes). Cooks often use cream and cheese to bind the ingredients together. Think scalloped potatoes—or the fancy French version thereof, Gratin Dauphinois.

In this recipe, we use eggs instead of cream, then add cooked rice to the cheese to help bind everything. The ingredient quantities we specify are not meant to be exact, BTW, so don’t stress over measurements. As long as you’re in the ballpark, you’ll be good.

We found this recipe in Martha Rose Shulman’s Mediterranean Harvest. It typifies the sort of dishes Shulman found in Provence when she lived in France. Shulman also contributes to the Recipes for Health series in The New York Times health section, where she publishes new recipes several times a week. She’s one of the best recipe developers we’ve encountered. Our version of this dish is very lightly adapted from hers.

Prep time for this dish is about 15 minutes. Initial cooking time adds another 25 minutes, plus you’ll need to allow 30 to 40 minutes for baking time. So figure about 1¼ hours from start to finish. You’ll need a 2-quart gratin or shallow baking dish for this recipe (by shallow, we mean 1½ inches or so.)

This recipe yields 4 (maybe 5) hearty main-course servings, or double that number if you’re using the dish as a starter or side.

Leftovers keep for a few days in the refrigerator if stored in an airtight container.

Ingredients
  • 1½ to 2 cups cooked rice (preferably a short-grained variety; see Notes)
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 to 3 garlic cloves (to taste)
  • ~1 pound kale
  • ~1 pound cabbage (about ½ cabbage head, either Savoy or regular green cabbage)
  • ~2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Kosher salt to taste (maybe a teaspoon altogether; see Notes)
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste; optional)
  • ~1 teaspoon dried thyme (to taste; or use another herb of your choice—see Notes)
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste (maybe ¼ teaspoon altogether; see Notes)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons chopped parsley, preferably flat-leafed (or to taste)
  • 3 ounces grated Gruyère cheese, divided (or similar Swiss-style cheese; you want about 1½ cups altogether, although see Notes)
  • 1½ ounces grated Pecorino Romano or Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, divided (you want about ¾ cup altogether, although see Notes)
  • additional 2 to 3 teaspoons olive oil (for greasing the gratin dish)
  • garnish of parsley (optional)
Procedure
  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. (If you need to cook rice for this dish, start it at this point; see Notes.)
  2. Peel the onion, then cut it into small dice. Set aside.
  3. Peel the garlic, then mince it finely. Set aside.
  4. Wash the kale and shake off the excess water (but do not dry). Strip the leaves from their stems. Chop the kale roughly. Set aside.
  5. Remove any blemished outer leaves from the cabbage head. Cut the cabbage in half and remove the core from one half (reserve the other cabbage half for another use). Roughly chop the cabbage into pieces of an inch or so. Set aside.
  6. Heat a large, heavy-bottom cooking pot, such as a Dutch oven, on medium heat. (Alternatively, you could use a large frying pan, but we find that a deep pot works better—see Notes). When hot, add olive oil. When the oil is heated (it’ll shimmer—this takes 15 seconds or so), add the diced onion. Add a few pinches of salt to season, then sauté the onion until it becomes translucent (5 to 8 minutes).
  7. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute (but don’t let it brown).
  8. Add the red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for another 15 seconds. Then add the chopped kale. Add additional salt to taste (about ½ teaspoon Kosher salt—see Notes), then cook the kale until it begins to wilt (4 to 5 minutes).
  9. Add the chopped cabbage, the dried thyme, and additional salt to taste (a few pinches of Kosher salt for us; see Notes). Add black pepper to taste. Cook the mixture for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is wilted.
  10. While the cabbage is cooking, beat the eggs in a bowl large enough to hold the contents of the Dutch oven. Wash and chop the parsley, then add it to the beaten eggs. Grate the cheeses. Add about half the grated cheese to the bowl, reserving the remainder (for the next step). Add the cooked rice, then mix everything together.
  11. Once the cabbage-kale combo has wilted, taste it and adjust the salt and pepper if necessary. Then add it to the bowl containing the egg-and-cheese mixture. Mix all ingredients together. Grease a 2-quart gratin dish (see Notes) with 2 to 3 teaspoons of oil. Pour the contents of the mixing bowl into the gratin dish, and spread them out. Top with the remaining grated cheese.
  12. Bake the mixture until the gratin is firm (start checking after 25 minutes—though baking usually takes 30 to 40 minutes). The cheeses should be brown when the gratin is done; if they’re not, run the gratin dish under the broiler for a minute or two to brown the top (note that if you do this, any bits of kale or cabbage that are poking up through the layer of cheese may char a bit; we like the flavor of this, but you may not).
  13. Serve the gratin either hot from the oven or cooled to room temperature. This dish looks nice with a garnish of parsley (although we sometimes don’t bother).
Kale and Cabbage Gratin

Notes
  • If you don’t have cooked rice on hand and need to cook some for this recipe, we suggest starting the rice at the same time you preheat the oven (Step 1). One half cup of dry rice will yield enough for this recipe when cooked.
  • A short-grain rice like arborio is ideal for this dish—its creamy texture blends well with the other ingredients. But any rice, including brown rice, will work OK.
  • You could use a 12-inch frying pan (preferably nonstick) for Steps 6 through 9. But we prefer to use a deep cooking pot, such as a Dutch oven. That’s because kale (which you add in Step 8) starts out voluminous. It cooks down in a few minutes, of course—but at the beginning it’s enough to overflow a frying pan, even a deep one.
  • The quantities of cheese specified in this recipe are approximate; a bit more or less won’t matter much. If in doubt, measure by weight rather than volume (because volume can vary depending on how finely you grate the cheese).
  • Although Gruyère is wonderful in this dish, you can substitute any Swiss-style cheese that melts well.
  • We use Pecorino Romano in this dish because we like its assertive flavor, but Shulman specifies Parmigiano-Reggiano. Either works well.
  • We like dried thyme in this dish (Shulman prefers fresh sage). But substitute any herb you like—fresh rosemary, for example, would be wonderful.
  • How much salt and pepper to use? Suit your own taste. We add a few pinches of salt at several points while preparing this dish (see Procedure), along with some pepper. It’s best to start with less than you think is necessary. You’ll be tasting in Step 11 before adding the kale/cabbage combo to the egg mixture, so that’s the perfect time to adjust the final seasoning to your liking.
  • BTW, the kale/cabbage combo is very tasty all by itself, even without adding the egg-and-cheese mixture (though it’s not as rich, of course). It makes a great side dish.
  • We use a 2-quart gratin dish for this recipe. But any shallow baking vessel will work (use one that is about 1½ inches deep). You could try using a 2-quart pie dish, for example. Since the finished gratin is quite firm and easy to cut into slices, baking it in a pie dish would allow you to cut wedge-shaped slices when you serve.
Kale and Cabbage Gratin

Au Gratin

“Yum,” said Mrs. Kitchen Riffs. “This is one of the best dishes you’ve made in a long time.”

“Agreed,” I said. “It’s an excellent addition to our gratin collection.”

“I love your Winter Squash Gratin,” said Mrs K R. “And that Fennel and Tomato Gratin. Not to mention the wonderful Celeriac and Potato Gratin you made last year.”

“Potatoes are always a classic,” I said. “Especially in Gratin Dauphinois—another dish of distinction.”

“Which reminds me,” said Mrs K R. “The French use ‘tout le gratin’ to mean ‘the upper crust’ of society. Seems fitting somehow.”

“Yup,” I said. “Especially since the cheesy upper crust of gratin tends to be the best part.”

“And you’re an expert on cheesy,” said Mrs K R.

I prefer to say I’m a cheese whiz.

You may also enjoy reading about:
Gratin Dauphinois
Celeriac and Potato Gratin
Winter Squash Gratin
Fennel and Tomato Gratin
Celery Root (Celeriac) Rémoulade
Braised Celery with Tomato and Parmesan
Italian Celery and Mushroom Salad
Or check out the index for more recipes

122 comments:

Marcela said...

This dish looks wonderful! Wish to have a little bit right now!

Tricia @ Saving room for dessert said...

I could eat this - probably for breakfast, lunch and dinner! It has received great praises so I'll have to give this a try - maybe with a few drops of hot sauce? Yummy!

Unknown said...

This look so good!!! Im always looking for new ways to eat kale....get bored of the usual roasted, sautéed and in soups. This is perfect because I love gratins, and cabbage.
Thanks for the inspiration!

~~louise~~ said...

You read my mind John although, I am not muttering, I am actually questioning this combination out loud. What!?! Not a combination I would remotely consider.

Gratins have a way of marrying combinations that one would not normally think to mix I think. The eggs in this one really sends it over the top. I can see why the author would use sage but thyme does it for me too.

It sounds like such a hearty meatless meal, John. Just perfect for this time of year. Thank you so much for sharing...

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Marcela, this dish really is wonderful! Wish we had some, too -- but all gone. :-) Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Tricia, a bit of hot sauce would be really good with this. In fact I added a bit for one iteration. ;-) Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Nazneen, this is a great way to use both kale and cabbage. You taste both of them, but together they form kind of a new flavor -- very interesting. Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Louise, this is one of those dishes that's been on my "list" to make for what seems like forever. People often have leftover cabbage at this time of the year (from their St. Pat's Day feast) so I thought the timing would be perfect. ;-) Thanks for the comment.

La Torontoise said...

John, this indeed is a **Provençal-style charmer** !! Wow, I now know what will be the focus of my weekend!!
Thank you so much for this inspirational idea - I did not try kale in this particular combination of ingredients. So, I'm excited to do so. And thnak you for the reference to Martha's blog!

Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bake said...

I adore cabbage, so am thrilled with your two most recent recipes. And if the rest of the family isn't so gung ho, I'd happily savor every bite myself.

minnie@thelady8home said...

This is a terrific way to feed the kids kale. Scrumptious, comforting. Cool dish John!

mjskit said...

Was really surprised to see this made with rice, making it even more appealing! Trying to cut back on those potatoes, so rice is a great alternative. You're right - cabbage and kale? Certainly wouldn't have come up with that but I trust you that it's a great combo. Also love seeing eggs used in place of cream. A fantastic meatless meal John. Thanks!

Pat said...

Oh, yum.....I know this is delicious! How could it not be with all those flavors. Gruyere cheese is a great choice.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi La Torontoise, isn't this a great dish? It isn't a combo of ingredients I'd have thought of, but kale and cabbage rock when paired! Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Liz, I'll bet the cabbage haters would like this -- really incredible flavor. IMO, of course. :-) Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Minnie, unless you tell them, a lot of people won't even know there's kale in this. Well, I guess they will have they've had several bites, but by that time they'll be loving it! Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi MJ, this really is a great dish -- definitely worth a try, IMO. Be fun to use New Mexican flavors in this dish. Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Pat, hard to resist cheesy toppings, isn't it? This really is a nice dish -- loaded with flavor. Thanks for the comment.

~ Nee ~ said...

Hi John , this dish is calling my name , kale and cabbage we can get them here year round at a reasonable price . There will be no leftovers at my house . My kids love vegetables and they will love this dish . Thyme is the way to go . Thanks so much for sharing . :)

Madonna/aka/Ms Lemon of Make Mine Lemon said...

This sounds delish John. I love Provençal type food. The fennel and tomato also excellent - totally yum.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Nee, thyme is great, isn't it? And I guess neither is ever that expensive, but they both seem to go on sale at this time of the year (something about St. Pat's and cabbage!). Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Madonna, Provence really has such nice food, doesn't it? This is a super dish (as is the fennel and tomato gratin). Thanks for the comment.

Denise Browning@From Brazil To You said...

This looks so good! I love gratins -- they are so comforting and loaded with cheese. It is always refreshing to see one without potatoes.

Dottie said...

Hi John,
I love gratins! Simple, tasty, and very hearty. I love your recipe but, I was wondering instead of Kale, I would love to use spinach, would that work? I think so but my family including myself are not fans of Kale, that is why most of the time I sub spinach. Love the rice, cabbage, eggs, spices, and of course the cheese. I love Thyme and Sage, so I guess I will have to make it twice to see which I like better. I will have to check on Martha Rose Shulman’s cookbooks. Thanks for your lovely dish and it is a perfect time to prepare this. Have a beautiful rest of the week John.
Dottie :)

Sippity Sup said...

I love the gratin dish. Is it vintage? It looks just like a mustard-colored cast iron enamel version that was my mom's. I think the brand was Descoware Belgium. I'm going to have to dig it out and try this recipe. GREG

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Denise, potato gratins are awfully good, but there's a whole world of gratins beyond potato ones! Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Dottie, I'd definitely give spinach a shot! Haven't done it, but it sounds good. Spinach wilts pretty quickly, though, so I'd first cook the cabbage, then add the spinach for a couple of minutes at the end. Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Greg, not vintage -- it's one of Le Creuset's models (one of their classic styles). I assume they still make this model -- we've had ours for maybe 20 years. I have some old Le Creuset bright yellow (almost a ballpark mustard) cast iron stuff that is pretty scratched up, but still love the color! Thanks for the comment.

GiGi Eats Celebrities said...

BAKED Cabbage is the sheeze-neeze!!!! And this is the perfect way to sneak in some kale! ;)

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Gigi, baked (roast) cabbage is wonderful, isn't it? And this dish is even better. IMO, of course. :-) Thanks for the comment.

Sue/the view from great island said...

This makes perfect sense to me, one of my favorite gratins is made with Brussels sprouts. I love that this is an authentic Provencal recipe, I'm going to give it a try this week, thanks John!

Hotly Spiced said...

I like your celeriac and potato gratin too. This kale and cabbage gratin is something I must try when the weather cools. Today it's close to 30C (86F) so I'm thinking of a salad for dinner. Loved reading your comment about your reluctance to workout at a gym BTW! Good luck with the planking xx

Zoe said...

Hi John,

I like your very country style type of vegetarian gratin. Kale? And cabbage? In a gratin? Why not??? :D

Zoe

Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousness said...

I am a big fan of cabbage. So I am thinking that I would enjoy this gratin. Beautiful dish.

Ansh said...

I think you guys could write a cookbook on gratins! LOVE this one because I LOVE cabbage. No one else in my family might eat this because of the cabbage, which is a great thing in this case. Thanks for a wonderful recipe.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Sue, Brussels sprouts! We need to do that! ;-) Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Charlie, yeah, not a gym person. Pushups at home? Sure -- don't like them, but I'll do them. And planks -- yuk! Gotta do them, though. :-( Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Zoe, not a common combo, but uncommonly good. ;-) Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Dawn, any cabbage lover would really like this, I think. We do! ;-) Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Ansh, more for you if you make this! Truly worth a try sometime. ;-) Thanks for the comment.

Julia | JuliasAlbum.com said...

I love greens in a comfort food recipe! So many healthy ingredients in this dish. I am a huge fan of cabbage!

Cheri Savory Spoon said...

Hi John, I love this dish, gratins are my favorite. This could be my entire meal.

Fran @ G'day Souffle' said...

Ahh, wish I were back in France. I can picture myself eating this dish, sitting on a porch in a Provencal villa (or not!) I see that your blue-checked napkin got replaced in the first photo!

Beth said...

This wouldn't normally be a recipe I'd be tempted to try, but with your high praise I will! Of course, cheese takes everything over the top - over the upper crust, perhaps?

Judy @Savoring Today said...

I have your roast cabbage recipe to make this week, I guess this will have to be next! Never thought of making a gratin like this, but I'm game. :)

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Julia, greens work great in gratins -- lovely flavor and they add a spot of color. Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Cheri, it was our entire meal when we made it! Then had it again the next day. ;-) Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Fran, LOL re napkin. That's become kind of a fun watermark for me. Needed something different in that first photo, though. ;-) Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Beth, the kale/cabbage combo sounds weird, I know, but it's really good in this dish. I don't think you'll be sorry -- after all, it's an upper-crust dish! :-) Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Judy, this gratin is really good. When I first read the recipe I thought it'd be good, but I was a bit dubious -- it took me years to get around to making it. Really glad I did! Thanks for the comment.

Rocquie said...

I know what I'm making for dinner! All Martha Rose Schulman's recipes are good. I love everything about this--including the aborio rice. Thanks for another great post. --Rocquie

Ala said...

Forget the muttering--this sounded great the moment I saw the title! I love vegetable and gratin anything, really. And isn't it a great feeling when you find that new best dish?

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Rocquie, you'll enjoy this -- it's really good. :-) Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Ala, always fun to find a spectacular new dish. And this is one. :-) Thanks for the comment.

Carol at Wild Goose Tea said...

I just bought a cabbage you are correct---cheap. I will get some kale and try this out.
I love cabbage. This looks like a winner to me. I love your descriptive line
Provencal-style charmer. Well done

Laura Dembowski said...

I'm always looking for a new way to prepare kale - it's one of my favorite vegetables!

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Carol, this really is a winner. A charmer, you might say. :-) Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Laura, this is such a nice way to use kale! Bet you'll like it! Thanks for the comment.

Bill said...

Adding cheese and breadcrumbs to any vegetable gets my vote. I love gratins and a kale and cabbage one definitely gets my interest. I've really got to try this one. Great post, John!

Maureen | Orgasmic Chef said...

I've been looking at winter recipes as it's going to be cool-ish soon. (winter means wearing shoes). This gratin sounds like it should be on my winter must-make list.

Peachy @ The Peach Kitchen said...

I love gratin but it's the first time I've heard of kale and cabbage in gratin. I'd have to try this.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Bill, pretty hard to say no to cheese, isn't it? Love gratins for that reason! Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Maureen, this is a good recipe for when you have to wear shoes. ;-) Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Peachy, kale and cabbage is a pretty unusual combo. But good! Thanks for the comment.

Food Gal said...

Good to see that kale is still the "It'' veg in your house. I know I still love it, despite its over-popularity. With cheese? It's even better. This looks like a perfect dish to enjoy most any time of day.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Carolyn, yup, we're still rocking plenty of kale! Treat it right and it'll treat you right. ;-) Thanks for the comment.

Juliana said...

I must admit that never occur to me mixing kale and cabbage, but after going through the ingredients...I start to see how this casserole must taste delicious...like the rice and the cheese...great meal John! Thanks for the inspiration...
Hope you are enjoying your week :)

Amy (Savory Moments) said...

Putting vegetables in a gratin is ALWAYS a win! :-) I like the idea of mixing kale with cabbage - a tasty combination!

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Juliana, at least in this dish it's an amazing combo! I was surprised, too. Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Amy, veggies and gratins just suit each other, don't they? And this one certainly suits me! Thanks for the comment.

Debra Eliotseats said...

I love those ending conversations you and Mrs. KR have! We are on a kale kick so I want to try this soon. What a great vegetarian meal...

Pam said...

What a great side dish! It looks and sounds wonderful.

Unknown said...

kale and cabbage? totally can see them working in a gratin: sturdy and flavorful and awesome when roasted (and, cheese!) I made your easy roasted cabbage for st. patricks' day here, and it was amazing: so easy (yay) and also was perfect for the rather chilly evening. thank you!

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Debra, the flavor of the kale really shines in this dish, as does that of the cabbage. Really good stuff! Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Pam, it's a fun -- and delish! -- dish. ;-) Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Shannon, isn't that roast cabbage good? I'll bet you could use leftovers (leftovers? Hah!) in this dish. And this dish is definitely one worth trying. ;-) Thanks for the comment (and for letting us know you enjoyed the roast cabbage).

Amira said...

I do not like kale and mixed with cabbage!!! OMG... but your dish looks so tempting and sounds very delicious.. may be I should try your way. Thanks

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Amira, if you don't like the kale,cabbage combo, this probably isn't for you! They all can't be winners for all of us. :-) Thanks for the comment.

Unknown said...

Haven't made gratin in a long long time. You just gave a great idea with all the veggies. We in fact love both the veggies, this is going to happen soon.
Great dish from you.
Have a fab weekend.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Asha, this really is a winner, at least for us. You too, I'll bet. :-) Thanks for the comment.

Easyfoodsmith said...

I am in the same boat as Asha. Haven't made gratin since ages. This one looks great and I hope I could make some for dinner tonight. Thanks for sharing.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Taruna, high time you make a gratin again, I'd say. ;-) This really is good stuff -- worth trying sometime when you're in the mood. Thanks for the comment.

Bam's Kitchen said...

Hello John, we all need a delicious rustic gratin dishes in our stash for meatless Mondays and anytime you just want a bite of deliciousness. I have actually been having more meatless meals as just the expense of groceries with 2 growing teenagers in Asia is much more that I anticipated. Thanks so much for this recipe.

Thanks so much for our extended conversations regarding photography. I have decided to start my venture in a smaller goals. I have a Canon with software to shoot with wireless remote control and have just worked on getting that sorted this weekend. Shooting tethered without the tether...You have to love that! It would be so much nicer just to see my photos on the bigger screen to see if I have all the shots needed. Next will try to investigate the Canon software for photo adjustments for raw photos. Baby steps as it does take time to get used to all of these items.

Wishing you an awesome weekend!

dedy oktavianus said...

damn delicious n healthy gratin!!!!
Dedy@Dentist Chef

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Bam, isn't this a nice recipe? Your boys will love it! Good idea to use the Canon software. I don't have experience with it, but understand it's pretty good. Have fun playing! And thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Dediy, it is indeed damn delicious! Thanks for the comment.

motherrimmy said...

I love combinations of ingredients people wouldn't expect. Kale and cabbage are completely affordable and definitely healthy. Right up my alley!

Unknown said...

I love it when recipes I don't really expect to be that good, turn out great. What a fun combination!

Kristi @ MySFKitchen said...

What an unlikely combination, so intriguing! I want to try some!!

Holly | Beyond kimchee said...

What a hearty casserole! kale and cabbage combination sounds interesting at the beginning, but I think they would go well together.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Kristi, this is really nice! Totally tasty -- we're having this again, soon. ;-) Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Chris, isn't this nice? Really excellent combo of flavors -- I wouldn't have guessed until I made it! Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Kristi, you'll like it -- it can easily serve as an entire meal! My kind of dish. ;-) Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Holly, cabbage and kale really do work together. Not a combo I would have thought of, though! Thanks for the comment.

Anonymous said...

oh this is the most beautiful gratin we have seen hands down...so perfectly brown and with such a good dose of greens...we will be very happy to feed the kids this for supper...they will be more than happy savoring this too...a win win at home,thanks :-)

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Kumar, greens in gratins are so nice, aren't they? And this is a good dish! Thanks for the comment.

Gourmet Getaways said...

A homely creation! Kale, cabbage and cheese gratin just sound in harmony. Love this dish!!

Julie & Alesah
Gourmet Getaways xx

lisa is cooking said...

I love Martha Rose Shulman’s recipes! This one looks like a keeper. The mix of kale and cabbage is a great use for my CSA veggies right now.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Julie & Alesah, this is indeed a harmonious dish. :-) Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Lisa, aren't her recipes wonderful? Never met a bad one. And this really is a keeper --- awfully good! Thanks for the comment.

CQUEK said...

How do you always know exactly what I what to eat before I do?

Shashi at SavorySpin said...

I adore kale and cabbage - but never have had the two together - in one dish - with cheese and rice! What a fantastic gratin! Thanks for sharing Martha Rose Shulman’s recipe!

Raymund said...

Thanks for the recipe, another way to make use of Kale. Love this.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Candy, this is definitely a delish dish -- bet you'd enjoy it. ;-) Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Shashi, isn't this great? It's going to be a regular at our house! Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Raymund, this is one of the best kale recipes I know -- really good. ;-) Thanks for the comment.

Abbe@This is How I Cook said...

With an opening like that I know this must be a winner. Can't wait to try this! Maybe this will be one way to get Manservant to eat his kale!

Suzanne Perazzini said...

I did wonder about kale and cabbage in a gratin but all that cheese convinced me.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Abbe, this really is a winner -- loads of flavor. All of it good. :D I'll bet Manservant will really like this! Thanks for the comment.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Suzanne, cheese makes almost anything good! But actually, the kale and cabbage mixture is really good even without the cheese. Good stuff. ;-) Thanks for the comment.

FLAVZCORNER said...

You have combined all the good stuff into this gratin, Kale & Cabbage!! Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe!

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Shibi, there really is a lot of good stuff in this dish, isn't there? Tons of flavor. ;-) Thanks for the comment.

Eva Taylor said...

What a great recipe, I love the idea of cabbage and kale. Tell me, does baking the cabbage stink up the house? Last year I made a version of your celery root potato gratin and it was lovely, I may do this for Easter this year. Have you tried it without the rice? Trying to cut down the carbs.
Eva https://kitcheninspirations.wordpress.com

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Eva, I haven't tried this without the rice, although there isn't that much in the dish. But every bit counts, I know! Could probably add another egg and more cheese to the dish and you wouldn't miss the rice (although I like the way it looks). And about the cabbage stinking up the house when roasting/baking? No -- although I baked it at a fairly low temperature (350F) for roasting. I haven't tried it at a higher temperature -- I'm guess you'd get a bit of aroma if you did that. Anyway, thanks for the comment.

Jamie said...

Funny, but you said kale and cabbage gratin and I thought - this is what the French eat! I was right! I adore this kind of combination of "poor man's" vegetables (very French) and turned into a gratin. We would definitely eat this as a main course. In fact, I might just do that!

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Jamie, this really is a good combo, isn't it? We like it so much, we're having it again tonight! Thanks for the comment.

Amanda@ChewTown said...

Gratin is the best way to eat vegetables in my eyes! Love the kale and cabbage version.

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Amanda, this is really a good dish. Had it again this weekend -- so nice! Thanks for the comment.

Nami | Just One Cookbook said...

I know your recipes are superb, but when you said this is on top of the list, I must try this out! I LOVE both cabbage and kale (love vegetables in general) and this gratin sounds so good!!! Got everything in the kitchen. I might need to buy additional kale, but plan to make it this week! Looks so good! My vegetable loving kids will enjoy this too!!

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Nami, this really is a wonderful dish. We served it over the weekend to some guest , and had finished the leftovers for dinner tonight. Really a good dish -- we've been making it often. Thanks for the comment.

Marcelle said...

This made my stomach growl! Sounds terrific! :)

Kitchen Riffs said...

Hi Marcelle, it really is a terrific dish! One we've made often. ;-) Thanks for the comment.