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Who Likes Cabbage Rolls!?!
December 10, 2021, 07:15 PM
lastmanstandingWho Likes Cabbage Rolls!?!
I do and I had a craving that I wasn't going to escape today. Started looking around the kitchen and had pretty much everything but a head of cabbage. So off to the store for a head of cabbage. One of the most underused ingredients imo. They are a bit fussy to make but well worth the effort!
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December 10, 2021, 07:18 PM
95flhrThose look good. I may need to hit the store for supplies and make some this weekend.
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December 10, 2021, 07:34 PM
KrazeehorseWell done!
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December 10, 2021, 07:37 PM
GustoferLove 'em. But hate making them.
I found a work-around as outlined in the
What Did You Have For Dinner thread. Much less time consuming and just as tasty.
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December 10, 2021, 07:40 PM
old dinoThis is priceless ... ! The wife and I were just talking about this tonight about what to have with dinner since we have some cabbage to use.
Looks yummers !
December 10, 2021, 07:46 PM
lastmanstandingquote:
Originally posted by Gustofer:
Love 'em. But hate making them.
I found a work-around as outlined in the
What Did You Have For Dinner thread. Much less time consuming and just as tasty.
Here's a kitchen hack for you. I didn't have time for it today so I just struggled separating the individual leaves from the cabbage head. But if you put the cabbage head in the freezer the night before and thaw it the next day when you plan on making the rolls the leaves separate easily and they are soft enough so there is no need to blanch them.
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December 10, 2021, 07:57 PM
mr kablammoGolumpki. Very nice. Before the panic of C19 I would make golumpki for Sunday dinner. The leftovers and kasha would be lunch at work.
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December 10, 2021, 09:26 PM
ridewvquote:
Originally posted by lastmanstanding:
...So off to the store for a head of cabbage. One of the most underused ingredients imo. They are a bit fussy to make but well worth the effort!
I like cabbage rolls but haven't had them for a few years and have never made them myself. I do like cabbage (and agree with you that it's probably underused). Cabbage rolls are now on my list to make in the next couple weeks, thanks for posting and yours look delicious!
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December 11, 2021, 01:15 AM
V-TailThere was a good Polish restaurant near by in Longwood FL. It closed a few years ago.
הרחפת שלי מלאה בצלופחים December 11, 2021, 06:05 AM
muzzleloaderquote:
Originally posted by V-Tail:
There was a good Polish restaurant near by in Longwood FL. It closed a few years ago.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Re...Florida.html?m=19905V-Tail, you might give this place a try if not too far. When in Florida we’ll hit it twice at least. Very beautiful young polish-speaking waitresses too
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December 11, 2021, 06:27 AM
MarueAbsolutely love them and yes they can be a pain to fix. But as with most things, the rewards are equal to the efforts.
I normally make them with grape leaves and season with salt and lemon.
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December 11, 2021, 08:43 AM
lastmanstandingquote:
Originally posted by Marue:
Absolutely love them and yes they can be a pain to fix. But as with most things, the rewards are equal to the efforts.
I normally make them with grape leaves and season with salt and lemon.
Grape leaves? That sounds interesting! There are hundreds of ways to riff on this recipe. I used some dried hot pepper mix my neighbor gave me this fall. Just a pinch because it's hot stuff. Ground it fine with the mortar and pestle and added it to the sauce. Just the perfect amount of bite. I got lucky because it's easy to over do it with those dehydrated peppers they really pack a punch! And added a little dried California basil on top.
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December 11, 2021, 09:37 AM
davidjinksI think it’s a location thing, I know here in PA I’ve known them as pigs in a blanket.
My most favorite dish for polish food. Not only that, but I love cabbage. My wife makes some of the best Halushki I’ve ever had!
I like just eating raw cabbage leaves while she’s cooking.
December 11, 2021, 09:39 AM
davidjinksStuffed grapes leaves are another amazing dish. I’ve had them made with beef and rice, pork and rice, and lamb and rice.
The local Greek churches when they have their bazaars and fairs are the absolute best time to get stuffed grape leaves!
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Originally posted by lastmanstanding:
quote:
Originally posted by Marue:
Absolutely love them and yes they can be a pain to fix. But as with most things, the rewards are equal to the efforts.
I normally make them with grape leaves and season with salt and lemon.
Grape leaves? That sounds interesting! There are hundreds of ways to riff on this recipe. I used some dried hot pepper mix my neighbor gave me this fall. Just a pinch because it's hot stuff. Ground it fine with the mortar and pestle and added it to the sauce. Just the perfect amount of bite. I got lucky because it's easy to over do it with those dehydrated peppers they really pack a punch! And added a little dried California basil on top.
December 11, 2021, 09:52 AM
V-Tailquote:
Originally posted by muzzleloader:
quote:
Originally posted by V-Tail:
There was a good Polish restaurant near by in Longwood FL. It closed a few years ago.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Re...Florida.html?m=19905V-Tail, you might give this place a try if not too far. When in Florida we’ll hit it twice at least. Very beautiful young polish-speaking waitresses too
Looks good. I'll try it if I get over to that area.
I wonder if SigWally has tried it. He lives near there and I'm pretty sure that he's Polish.
My mother's side of the family (Yatrofsky) was Polish-Russian. My grandmothers on both sides made great stuffed cabbage. We always looked forward to that treat.
הרחפת שלי מלאה בצלופחים December 11, 2021, 09:52 AM
WarhorseI absolutely love them too!
Those look scrumptious!
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December 11, 2021, 10:46 AM
old dinoquote:
Originally posted by lastmanstanding:
quote:
Originally posted by Gustofer:
Love 'em. But hate making them.
I found a work-around as outlined in the
What Did You Have For Dinner thread. Much less time consuming and just as tasty.
Here's a kitchen hack for you. I didn't have time for it today so I just struggled separating the individual leaves from the cabbage head. But if you put the cabbage head in the freezer the night before and thaw it the next day when you plan on making the rolls the leaves separate easily and they are soft enough so there is no need to blanch them.
This is a great idea putting the cabbage into the freezer, will try this next time we make this dish.
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Originally posted by davidjinks:
I think it’s a location thing, I know here in PA I’ve known them as pigs in a blanket.
Growing up from the 1950s to date we have known "pigs in a blanket" as a hotdog weiner rolled in dough and baked in the oven.
December 11, 2021, 11:28 AM
tomgunI’ve never made them but I always look forward to our Christmas potluck meal at work, there’s a woman from the ukraine who always brings a big batch and they are just excellent.
It’s happening next week my mouth is watering now!
December 11, 2021, 11:41 AM
blueyeGrew up eating these. The lady next door had a catering business that serviced Polish weddings exclusively and she taught my mom how to make them. Sometimes a ring of smoked Polish sausage or baby back ribs would be tossed in there for an added treat.
My SIL does one but in a frying pan where she chops up the cabbage and adds the regular ingredients. Pretty much tastes spot on.
December 11, 2021, 11:47 AM
drill sgtTo the OP-- Lastmanstanding sir you need to be put in the corner for some time out for enticing those of us who by the time we could get to your house I am sure that they would be long gone. Shame shame shame ............................. drill sgt.