NYE | Bigos, or Polish Hunter's Stew

Before the bacchanalia, comfort. In fact, comfort food to line the stomach. Cabbage, sauerkraut, mushrooms, sausage are key. Without those it's just not it. Beyond that, get creative with cooked meats and prunes. Wash down with vodka preferably and traditionally, or beer to keep it in the hunter spirit, or red wine to take it in that direction. Be bold. Happy New Year!

Sunday Feast № 10 | Rosemary Tuna Steaks with Cabbage Salad

Living in a cold climate has its practical upsides. When schlepping frozen produce back home, the freezing temperatures ensure nothing will thaw en route. I take full advantage of that fact whenever possible or when the freezer looks empty. Not living close to the coast where either sea fishing is done or the sea bounty arrives relatively soon after it is caught, and looking to stock the aforementioned freezer, I grab fish frozen in its raw state after some deft filleting. Call me lazy. This is how I end up with ahi tuna steaks as often as I like, and considering it is still in season, this is how I still have cabbage on hand.    Ahi tuna and cabbage. Perusing internet seemed to provide, at least in my case, Pan-Asian options, which tickled my fancy as is, except this time I wondered about a different take. I looked to "The Cook's Companion" by Stephanie Alexander. And Bob's your uncle.    The cabbage salad can also be used for sandwiches a la Reuben, if there is any left over from both recipes which are to serve 4.