Daily menu, November 14: herby cabbage salad, mushroom cream sauce and cinnamon gnocchi

Saturday 14 November 2026 15:00 - Juliette Hess
Daily menu, November 14: herby cabbage salad, mushroom cream sauce and cinnamon gnocchi

This daily menu brings together fresh herbs, a rich mushroom sauce and a sweet, cinnamon-scented finish. Start with white cabbage salad, where lemon, parsley and dill give crisp cabbage a bright, aromatic lift. Its fresh, tangy character sets an inviting tone for the meal without competing with the heartier course to come.

For the main dish, grilled chicken meets a creamy sauce featuring oyster mushrooms, onion, shallots and parsley. A spoonful of crème fraîche and chicken stock makes the sauce a comforting centerpiece, while the mushrooms add their own savoury appeal. It is a satisfying contrast to the lively starter and creates a natural focus for lunch or dinner.

Dessert takes a playful turn with air-fried churro-style gnocchi, coated in cinnamon sugar and served with chocolate ganache for dipping. The sweet, crunchy-and-soft idea makes a memorable change of pace after the savoury courses. Together, these three recipes balance freshness, creamy richness and indulgence, offering a distinctive menu with varied textures and flavours from the first bite to the last.

Crisp white cabbage salad with parsley, dill and lemon

This white cabbage salad brings a fresh, herb-filled opening to the menu. Young white cabbage, ideally still green, is paired with flat-leaved Italian parsley and chopped dill for a crisp texture and fragrant flavour. Lemon adds a bright citrus note, while a tablespoon of sugar balances its tartness; salt and pepper round out the seasoning. The result is a lively starter that contrasts pleasingly with the creamy mushroom sauce in the main course. Serve it as a refreshing beginning to lunch or dinner, letting the cabbage and herbs take centre stage.
White cabbage salad--polish ingredients, german wayRecipe White cabbage salad--polish ingredients, german way

Shred the cabbage very thinly, put in a bowl, salt with about 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

Grilled chicken with a rich oyster mushroom cream sauce

The main dish pairs grilled chicken with a savoury cream sauce built around oyster mushrooms. Olive oil, onion and shallots form the aromatic base, while chicken stock and crème fraîche bring the sauce together with a smooth, comforting character. Fresh parsley adds a green herbal note that echoes the starter without repeating its crisp, lemony style. This combination gives the menu its hearty centre and offers a satisfying contrast to the cabbage salad. The title puts grilled chicken in the spotlight, with the mushroom cream sauce providing the distinctive flavour that makes the plate memorable.
Mushroom cream sauce makes grilled chicken unforgettableRecipe Mushroom cream sauce makes grilled chicken unforgettable

In a large pan, heat the two tablespoons of olive oil.

Air-fryer churro-style gnocchi with cinnamon and chocolate

For dessert, gnocchi gets a playful sweet makeover inspired by churros. The bites are coated with melted butter before being finished with white sugar and ground cinnamon, creating the recipe’s signature sweet, spiced coating. Dark chocolate and cream combine as a ganache for dipping, adding an indulgent partner to the cinnamon flavour. The recipe describes a contrast of crunchy outsides and soft centres, making these gnocchi especially appealing as a snackable dessert. Their fun texture and chocolate dip bring the menu to a cheerful close after the fresh starter and creamy main.
Churro-style gnocchi in the air fryer: cinnamon dessert bites!Recipe Churro-style gnocchi in the air fryer: cinnamon dessert bites!

Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, these gnocchi are coated in sugar and cinnamon and made for snacking and dipping in chocolate ganache for maximum indulgence. Forget everything you know about gnocchi—here's a truly indulgent version to...

Frequently asked questions

What gives the cabbage salad its bright flavour?
Lemon adds citrus tang, while parsley and dill bring fresh herbal notes; sugar, salt and pepper complete the seasoning.

What kind of cabbage is suggested for the salad?
The ingredients call for medium white cabbage, ideally young and still green.

What ingredients make up the mushroom cream sauce?
Oyster mushrooms, onion, shallots, parsley, chicken stock and crème fraîche form the sauce, with olive oil included in the ingredients.

What is the main course served with?
The recipe title pairs the mushroom cream sauce with grilled chicken.

How are the dessert gnocchi made sweet?
They are coated with butter, sugar and cinnamon, then served with chocolate ganache for dipping.

What goes into the chocolate ganache?
The listed ingredients are dark chocolate and cream.

Shopping list for the complete menu

White cabbage salad--polish ingredients, german way
  • 1/2 medium white cabbage (it actually should be young and still green)
  • 1/2 cup flat-leaved Italian parsley
  • 1/2 cup chopped dill
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 lemon
  • salt and pepper
Mushroom cream sauce makes grilled chicken unforgettable
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 1/2 pound of oyster mushrooms
  • 1/2 large onion
  • 2 shallots
  • 1/3 cup of fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup of chicken stock
  • 3/4 cup of creme fraiche
Churro-style gnocchi in the air fryer: cinnamon dessert bites!
  • 13.4 oz gnocchi
  • 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons butter (melted)
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1.7 oz dark chocolate
  • 3 tablespoons cream
Juliette HessJuliette Hess
I have been creating culinary content for Petitchef since 2017.
I love travelling and discovering new dishes, trying out new food trends and exploring new restaurants.
I’m a huge fan of pasta and noodles in all their forms ❤ from udon noodles to tagliatelle, I love cooking them and even making them from scratch!
I’m currently preparing, filming and photographing your next recipe, and I hope you’ll enjoy it!

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