Baking is science and I don't like formulas, but cooking is art and anything goes...and the simpler the better. It's all about less time at the stove and more time at the table. With a forty year passion for food I'm excited to share what I do in the kitchen nearly every day.

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Roast Cabbage and Beans


Loving this dish from Dan Pelosi in NYT Cooking! It takes a few minutes separating the cabbage into strips but well worth it.

Preheat your oven to 400F. Remove the tough outer leaves and quarter a small green cabbage through the stem then cut out the triangular shaped core pieces from the four sections. Slice the quarters crosswise so you end up with half inch chunks, then separate the leaves with your hands into individual strips.

Place the strips in a large bowl with a few splashes of olive oil and toss to coat well. Spread the cabbage out on a parchment lined baking sheet and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes.

While your cabbage is in the oven, drain and rinse two cans of white beans. Then, in your food processor combine a can of drained anchovies, two to three peeled and coarsely chopped garlic cloves, a big splash of olive oil, and a few shakes of chili flakes. Pulse until finely minced, then along with the beans mix well in a large bowl.

When the cabbage is done add it to the bowl with the beans, toss well and add some more salt and olive oil if needed. Slide back onto the baking sheet and put back into the oven for another 20 minutes.

Remove from the oven and immediately garnish with some coarsely chopped parsley and serve.

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