Here are the recipes for the two sides I served with my Spicy ostrich roast these were both recipes I tried for the recipe swap I am in and both were really good. I have made both twice and they have been enjoyed by all on each occasion. Ti view more photos and reviews of the pumpkin recipe click here. For the Cabbage recipe click here.

Spicy Roast Pumpkin

Ingredients

2lbs Fresh pumpkin, peeled & seeded
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1 Teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 Teaspoon ground cumin or cumin seed (I have made it both ways and they are both good)

Method

1. Pre-heat oven to 200 C or 400°F.

2. Quarter and then carefully peel and seed the pumpkin.

3. Cut into chunky 2″ cubes.

4. Place pumpkin into a large & sturdy roasting tray.

5. Add the olive oil, salt, pepper & cumin – mix well, making sure that all the pumpkin pieces are coated in olive oil.

6. Bake in the oven for about 30 to 45 minutes or until the pumpkin is soft & also tinged brown at the edges.

Serve with a main meal as the vegetable dish OR freeze for future savoury pumpkin recipes. I also make soup from this – as well as pasta dishes too.

Rosy Garlic Sauteed Cabbage

Ingredients

2 Teaspoons canola oil
12 Garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 Cup chicken broth or vegetable broth, plus
2 Tablespoons chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 Head green cabbage, chopped (about 1 to 1 1/2 pounds)
1/4 Teaspoon paprika
Fresh ground pepper

Method

1. In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.

2. Add the garlic and saute for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour in 1/2 cup of chicken broth; stir, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Remove the cover and cook until all liquid has evaporated, stirring constantly as the last few tablespoons of liquid evaporates.

3. Stir in the cabbage; sprinkle with the remaining chicken broth, paprika, and pepper to taste.

4. Cook for 3-5 minutes longer, or until cabbage is wilted, stirring constantly.

Move to a serving bowl and serve immediately. Enjoy!

All photos taken by me unless otherwise stated.