Holubtsi

What sets Holubtsi apart is the handling of beetroot. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the earthy and hearty result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience. Ukrainian cuisine reflects centuries of agricultural abundan…

I made Holubtsi for eight guests who had varying familiarity with the cuisine. Every single person asked for the recipe. The earthy and hearty profile was the main talking point — no one had quite experienced dill used that way before. many dishes are tied to Orthodox religious calendar. I explaine…