This Ukrainian Food Flair episode features Sylvia Molnar presenting the classic beet and horseradish relish deeply rooted in Ukrainian, Slavic, and Ashkenazi food traditions.

She explains its place on Easter and Passover tables, its popularity in home kitchens and Jewish delis, and the importance of using fresh horseradish when possible.

The segment also highlights her practical tips for selecting, preparing, and storing this vibrant condiment, along with a personal reminder that her recipes and stories live on in the Ukrainian Food Flair cookbook.

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Cabbage is a staple in Ukrainian cuisine, not just for its many outstanding health benefits but for its versatility and economy.

The quintessential Ukrainian cabbage dish is of course holubtsi, aka cabbage rolls. The traditional rolls can be quite time consuming to make, so modern cooks often opt for "lazy cabbage rolls" which is basically a layered casserole of cabbage, rice, and other ingredients.

In this episode of Ukrainian Food Flair, Sylvia shares her recipe for a hearty dinner variation with ground beef, rice, and cabbage.

She also shares some very interesting anecdotes about cabbage folklore and medicinal qualities.

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Long before it became a staple on Ukrainian Easter tables, horseradish had a life that stretched across continents, and centuries. In this Ukrainian Food Flair episode, Sylvia Molnar opens a window into the world of horseradish (hryn in Ukrainian)—a root unassuming in appearance yet powerful in chemistry, folklore, and culinary tradition.

Sylvia traces its fascinating journey from ancient Egypt to medieval medicine and, finally, to Ukrainian kitchens and Easter baskets. Along the way she explains why this fiery root demands respect: how its pungency is released, why it must be handled with care, and what makes its sharpness so fleeting yet so prized.

She also shares her traditional Ukrainian Easter horseradish sauce—a deceptively simple blend of grated horseradish root, sour cream, salt, sugar, and vinegar. More than a recipe, it’s a glimpse into the sensory and cultural rituals that shape this traditional Easter dish.

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