I know that this does not sound very appetizing but bear with me. Cabbage Sandwich is based upon a recipe from the Aroso Valley in Italy, Zuppa alla Valdostana. ‘Zuppa’ means soup, but this is as much like soup as I am a Dutchman. Anyway, soup or sandwich, it is one of those recipes where humble ingredients (cabbage, cheese, stale bread, butter and stock) combine magically to produce something unexpectedly wonderful.

Serves 4
Time: 60 minutes
Difficulty: **
Origin: Italy
Good with: Salad with a sharp lemony dressing