Recipe Courtesy of Ryan Patterson Growing up, Poppy’s Ristorante in Crystal City was the “nice” restaurant in town. It was the place my parents would take us to celebrate a special occasion, and while their Italian dishes were fantastic, my absolute favorite thing on the menu—even as a kid—was their “Country Salad.” In the Jefferson County area, Italian-American dining has a unique, deeply local flavor profile, and this salad is the perfect example. It bridges the gap between

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Ingredients: 1 head cabbage (chopped) 32 oz carton of Beef broth 1 can diced tomatoes (do not drain) 1 can original Rotel (do not drain) 1 can Campbell’s cheese soup 1-1.5 lbs of lean hamburger Directions: Peel outer layer & wash cabbage, cut off bottom core Cut cabbage into quarters, removing any more core Cut cabbage into one-inch pieces & set aside Brown meat in pan & drain grease Place meat into cooking pot with beef broth Empty diced tomatoes & Rotel into pot (with juice