Alright, so you’re makin’ them cabbage rolls, huh? Them little bundles of goodness. But hold your horses, you can’t just serve ’em up all by their lonesome! You gotta have some fixin’s to go alongside. Don’t you worry none, I’m gonna tell you what goes good with them cabbage rolls, just like my mama used to make. We ain’t fancy here, just good eatin’.
First off, you gotta have some taters. I’m talkin’ ’bout them roasted red taters. Nothin’ fancy, just wash ’em good, chop ’em up, toss ’em with a little oil and salt and pepper, and roast ’em ’til they’re nice and soft. Them taters soak up all that good juice from the cabbage rolls, oh my! Makes for a real stick-to-your-ribs meal, you know?
And then, you need somethin’ a little… well, a little fresh. You know, to cut through all that richness. A salad, that’s what you need. Now, don’t go gettin’ all highfalutin on me with fancy lettuces and whatnots. A simple cucumber salad is just the ticket. Chop up some cucumbers, onions if you got ’em, and toss it all with some vinegar and a little sugar. That tanginess just goes perfect with them cabbage rolls.
- Roasted Red Potatoes: Simple, hearty, and soak up the flavor.
- Cucumber Salad: Fresh, tangy, and a nice contrast to the richness.
Now, some folks like to have a little somethin’ soupy on the side. Tomato soup, that’s a good one. You can make it from scratch if you’re feelin’ ambitious, but ain’t nothin’ wrong with usin’ a can neither. Just heat it up and maybe add a little dollop of sour cream on top, if you’re feelin’ fancy. Dippin’ a little piece of bread in that soup and then takin’ a bite of cabbage roll…well, that’s just heaven right there.
Speaking of bread, that’s another thing you gotta have. Nothin’ beats a good hunk of crusty bread for soppin’ up all that sauce from the cabbage rolls. You can use whatever kind of bread you like, but somethin’ with a little chew to it is best. And don’t forget the butter! Real butter, mind you, not that margarine stuff.
And if you’re feelin’ real adventurous, you can try some sautéed green beans. Just a little butter in the pan, throw in the beans, and cook ’em ’til they’re tender-crisp. A little salt and pepper, and you’re good to go. Adds a little bit of green to your plate, you know? Gotta get your vegetables in, even if you’re eatin’ somethin’ as good as cabbage rolls.
Some folks, they like a little bit of Sauerkraut with their cabbage rolls. Now, I ain’t always been a fan of that sour stuff, but it does go good with them rolls. It’s like a double dose of cabbage, but in a different way. If you like sour things, you’ll probably like it.
Oh, and about them cabbage rolls themselves. You wanna use the right kind of cabbage. I like that Savoy cabbage best. Them leaves are soft and easy to roll, see? You don’t want them leaves crackin’ on you. Green cabbage works too, but it ain’t quite as tender. And you can make them cabbage rolls ahead of time, which is mighty handy. Just cool ‘em down and stick ‘em in the fridge. They’ll keep for a few days, no problem.
So there you have it. A few simple sides that go perfect with cabbage rolls. Nothin’ fancy, just good home cookin’. Now get in that kitchen and start cookin’! Your family will thank you for it, I guarantee ya.
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