A mixture of ground beef, pork and veal, gently spiced, provides the filling for these cabbage rolls. To make them extra attractive, use curly savory cabbage when in season. A creamy sauce is spooned over the rolls while baking. Nice additions for a special company meal for freshly made noodles, dilled cucumber salad and dark rye bread. For 4 servings you will need:

1/2 lb. ground lean beef
1/2 lb. ground veal
1/2 lb. ground pork
1 egg
1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. fine dry bread crumb
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. molasses
1/4 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. allspice
2 sm. onions, finely chopped
1 lg. head green or savoy cabbage
1/2 c. boiling water
1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. milk (approx.)
1 tbsp. cornstarch

1. In a mixing bowl, blend meats with egg, milk and bread crumbs. Stir in salt, molasses, ginger, nutmeg, allspice and onion. Mix well.

2. Cut out core of cabbage. Carefully separate outer 12 leaves (reserve remainder for other use). Remove center thick vein of each leaf. Drop leaves into boiling water. Cover. Steam 3 minutes or until soft and bright green. Remove with slotted spoon. Reserve liquid.

3. Evenly divide meat among cabbage leaves. Fold sides in and roll up. Fasten with wooden pick.

4. Heat butter in frying pan. Brown rolls on all sides. Transfer them to a 3 quart casserole as they brown.

5. Mix reserved water from boiling leaves with butter and drippings. Pour over filled rolls. Cover. Bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour. Remove from oven.

6. Drain off juices into measuring cup. Add milk to equal 1 cup liquid. Stir in cornstarch. Bring to boiling. Cook until thickened. Pour over cabbage rolls. Bake at 375 degrees, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until browned and heated through.

For 2 servings: Half of the ingredients. For 8 servings: Double the ingredients.