Makivnyk is the Ukrainian name for the poppy seed roll that has long anchored Ukrainian sweet‑dough baking. A timeless favourite shared by other East European cultures, it nonetheless remains a signature dish in Ukrainian kitchens.

This episode highlights tips and techniques for creating a luscious poppy seed filling for a roll using your own preferred sweet dough recipe.

A bonus is this filling can be used in other classic dishes like strudel and perogies.

And yet another bonus: Sylvia's own sweet dough recipe is in the Ukrainian Food Flair cookbook. I have made it myself ... and it is a winner!

Смачного!

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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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