Stuffed Cabbage Leaves

Directions

Remove core from cabbage and plunge the head into a large pot of boiling water, cover, and remove pot from heat after 5 minutes.

Let cabbage head soak in covered pot 15 to 20 minutes or until leaves are wilted.

Drain and cool until easy to touch. Peel off 16 to 20 leaves, remove coarse ribs, and set aside.

Heat oil in skillet and saut6 onions and garlic until clear.

Scrape onions into a large bowl, add mushrooms, mashed potatoes, and seasonings. Combine well.

Spoon a bit of the mixture into center of each leaf, fold 2 sides of leaf inward, and roll up napkins.

Set stuffed cabbage leaves in bottom of large, heavy flame-proof dish and cover with tomatoes.

Cover dish and simmer over lowest beat for 30 to 35 minutes. This dish is worth the effort to prepare.