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by pldc ( edited 20 Mar 2014 ) 20 Mar 2014

when you can't sew then you should cook. Not quite the traditional holubtsi we usually make but these are just as yummy! Homemade cabbage rolls with extra lean ground beef & chicken. Delicious! well worth the time it takes to make a smaller batch.

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by grossfamilie 22 Mar 2014

What a surprise! This is an old German recipe too - we call it
"Krautwickel" and it seems you do it the same way - only we use to
have potatoes with it and that younger people even do not know
about it. I use to do it sometimes but that's a real lot of work but so tasty.
Have to do it again in autumn when my daughter is back after one year New Zealand. By the way? Where do you live and maybe some immigrants brought this recipe? I just wonder because every recipe has a history behind - Maria

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pldc by pldc 22 Mar 2014

It is a Ukrainian recipe from my mother-in-law. I have made it like this with the leaner meat to make it healthier. I am glad that I was able to bring back good memories for you too

muflotex by muflotex 22 Mar 2014

Yummm!!! Make a big batch and freez, lot of work one time, lots of meal for quick times 8-)

pldc by pldc 24 Mar 2014

it really is & they are one of my favorites!

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by shozo1271 22 Mar 2014

They look so professionally rolled :) GREAT presentation!! My DH mom always put a layer of bacon on top when she made them. Sounds extra healthy, huh? lol. Flowers to all! Thanks for your recipe!

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pldc by pldc 22 Mar 2014

lol mine too. thanks

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by katydid 21 Mar 2014

proud of you!!

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pldc by pldc 22 Mar 2014

Ah thanks Kay still can't cook all on my own but I am getting there. ~hugs~

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by blueeyedblonde 21 Mar 2014

They look delicious! I made a bunch of these for my kids as part of their xmas present (something a little different as they don't really need anything and they love homemade) - along with lazy cabbage rolls.
I can just imagine the taste of these - mmmm good!

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blueeyedblonde by blueeyedblonde 21 Mar 2014

Except mine are done with the lean gr. beef and rice.

pldc by pldc 21 Mar 2014

pretty close to mine & a great idea for the holidays too, ~hugs~

grossfamilie by grossfamilie 22 Mar 2014

Oh yes, good idea! Liebe geht durch den Magen
(Love goes through the stomach)

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by sewilso 21 Mar 2014

Yummm!!! I've often thought we should have food here too. lol! I wonder if we can have a food tab too? For recipes, pics, that would be nice to see what everyone is cooking.

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pldc by pldc 21 Mar 2014

a yummy idea

muflotex by muflotex 22 Mar 2014

Yes please, international quick and healthy cooking can expand stitching time

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by baydreamer 21 Mar 2014

I don't roll my anymore but layer it Lasagna . A lot less time and the same results.

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pldc by pldc 21 Mar 2014

wow that is a neat idea

muflotex by muflotex 22 Mar 2014

took a note on that one, great

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by jerrib 21 Mar 2014

These pictures made my mouth water. Just a tip on the cabbage..if you freeze it and then let it thaw, you don't have to put it in boiling water. Once it is thawed, its soft just as if you had boiled it and you don't burn yourself trying to take the leaves apart.

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sewilso by sewilso 21 Mar 2014

That's a good tip, I have only made these a couple of times, but it's really good.

pldc by pldc 21 Mar 2014

I have done it that way too. but this was a yesterday thought lol

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by marianamin2003 21 Mar 2014

Oh yummm, holubki!

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pldc by pldc 21 Mar 2014

so yummy

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by noah 20 Mar 2014

Hay i had these for supper oh you call it dinner mmmgood:):)

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pldc by pldc 21 Mar 2014

yup they are so good

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by cfidl 20 Mar 2014

It has been awhile since I have had this dish, I may need to make some. Can you share your recipe?

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cfidl by cfidl 21 Mar 2014

Your recipe is just like hoe I remember my grandmother's.

pldc by pldc 21 Mar 2014

well I did get it from my mil so maybe that's why (she is 91)

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by Leaha 20 Mar 2014

These look yummy, thank you for sharing the recipe. I've always wanted to try these, now maybe I will. Thanks, Leaha

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pldc by pldc 21 Mar 2014

I hope that you do Leaha they are very good

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by dragonflyer edited 20 Mar 2014

What time's dinner? I don't want to be late and hold you all up...

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pldc by pldc 20 Mar 2014

for you my friend the kettle is on any time your ready

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by pennifold 20 Mar 2014

Don't you just love this site, not only wonderful embroidery projects to share, but gorgeous recipes from our friends from all over the world?

This sounds an easy recipe Loralye, glad you shared it with the rest of us Cuties. Love Chris

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pldc by pldc 20 Mar 2014

I do hope that you try it Chris they really are very good & a meal in themselves or a great side dish too

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by rsloan 20 Mar 2014

I am do happy you shared this with us - I can't wait to make them.

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pldc by pldc 20 Mar 2014

well I hope that you like them as much as we do

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by toogie 20 Mar 2014

When I was a little girl,we lived across the street from a florist shop.It was a large family,that all lived together,some old bacholors & some old maids and only one married couple that were old too.They used to have a large kitchen downstairs and they would make these,LOTS of them.I loved them,the cabbage rolls and the people.I would sit and watch,I was a good girl,until I went in the flower shop room, where they made the arrangements.I couldn't see what and how they were making so I had to move around in their way, and they would say I had 'ants in my pants'.No wonder I can't even put flowers in a vase and it look good!....I also remember the smell of the cooler, where the live flowers were,no reason I love flowers to this day.

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pldc by pldc 20 Mar 2014

I am so glad that I reminded you of such a happy memory

sewilso by sewilso 21 Mar 2014

lol! Toogie!

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by pldc 20 Mar 2014

1 cup cooked long grain rice mixed with a pound of ground meat (pork is the traditional way) I used 1/2 lb of gr beef & 1/2 gr chicken extra lean. 1 chopped onion small pcs 1 egg. Cut the end off a large head of cabbage & remove the leaves carefully Place leaves in a wide mouth pan with boiling water & a sprinkle of salt boil 3-4 minutes each then place in a bowl of cold water & then place on towel to remove excess water. Mix cooked rice with egg, then add meat & diced onions & 2 tablespoons of tomato soup. Scoop out (I use ice cream scoop) meat/rice mixture into the end of each leaf & roll pushing sides into roll with the last bit of leaf tucked underneath like in my pic. The I layer the roast pan with foil shiny side down & use the extra leaves to line bottom & side of pan so they don't burn I add the remaining soup with a jar of tomato chunks & spices (oregano & garlic are good with a couple cut up tomatoes) & a jar of Garden cocktail Tomato juice & mix it well then pour enough to cover the bottom of pan then layer the cabbage rolls then I pour the rest on top & bake in a covered pan @375 for 1 hour 15 minutes. We will have some for dinner & then freeze the rest

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gjemptynester by gjemptynester 20 Mar 2014

Thank you!

cfidl by cfidl 21 Mar 2014

Thank you!

sewilso by sewilso 21 Mar 2014

Thanks Loralye! I appreciate your recipe, will definitely do them this way next time! You will be my little house guest in your special way!!!

pldc by pldc 21 Mar 2014

ah thanks Sharon I am honoured!

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by 02kar Moderator 20 Mar 2014

Yummm!

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pldc by pldc 20 Mar 2014

so good

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by gjemptynester 20 Mar 2014

Can you share your recipe?

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pldc by pldc 20 Mar 2014

sure thing they are super easy to make

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by sewemb edited 20 Mar 2014

Yum looks so good..Now I want to make some for dinner,

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pldc by pldc 20 Mar 2014

they are so much better then any we have ever bought.

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