Montserrat is a lush, mountainous island in the Caribbean Sea, located in the Leeward Islands, part of the chain of islands called the Lesser Antilles . Montserrat was given its name by Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the New World in 1493, after its namesake located in Catalonia , Spain . Montserrat is often referred to as the Emerald Island of the Caribbean, due both to its resemblance to coastal Ireland and to the Irish descent of most of its early European settlers.
Cabbage Au Gratin
Ingredients
1 pound cabbage, shredded
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon flour
½ cup milk
Salt and pepper, to taste
Breadcrumbs
Method
Boil cabbage in salted water until tender. Melt butter; blend in flour and stir until lightly browned. Remove from heat and add milk gradually; return to heat and simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened, seasoning to taste.
Combine drained cabbage and sauce; place in a greased, oven proof dish. Sprinkle with crumbs and dot with butter. Bake in a moderate (350oF) until well browned (15-20 minutes).
These recipes are from The Montserrat Cookbook, published by The Montserrat Old People's Welfare Association, 1973. The association was founded by Mrs. Patricia Griffin, a native Montserratian, in 1964.