Another day, another recipe. There was so much good food at our Mediterranean picnic that it’s taking me a few days to get it all out to you guys. Stuffed grape leaves are my absolute favorite of all the Mediterranean menu items.
When I first started researching making them at home I thought it seemed pretty simple. In making them, I discovered that it was a little more complicated than I originally expected, but the end result was totally worth it, and I’m already looking forward to making them again.
How to Make Stuffed Grape Leaves
The fillings for these grape leaves are totally customizable to your preference in ingredients and flavors.
Ingredients:
- 1 jar brined grape leaves (usually 40+)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3/4 cup dry long grain brown rice
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 1/3 cup raisins
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- olive oil
To Prepare: Start by sautéing the onion in a little bit of olive oil until soft and browned.
While the onions cook, chop all of the fresh herbs – parsley, mint, and dill.
Once the onions are ready, add the dry rice, almonds, and raisins to the pot and stir to combine.
Add the fresh herbs and mix in thoroughly. Then add the 1/4 cup lemon juice, salt, pepper, and a few glugs of olive oil.
The mixture is actually going to cook IN the grape leaves, so it is important to get the seasoning right before you finish cooking the rice. It’s a little tricky to taste the filling with the rice being crunchy, but do your best to take a small taste and make sure the flavor seems right. Then set the mixture aside in a small bowl and allow to cool.
In the meantime, you need to do a little prep work on the grape leaves.
Bring a pot of water up to a boil, and while you wait, carefully rinse the bunch of grape leaves under cool water to remove some of the brine liquid. Once the water boils, drop the bunch of leaves into the boiling water and blanch them for 3-5 minutes. This will make them much softer and easier to roll! They should start to separate from each other a bit in the water.
Using a pair of tongs, carefully remove the grape leaves from the boiling water and set aside on a plate. Carefully pat dry with a towel.
Now comes the fun part – time to STUFF! Take a leaf and lay it out on the cutting board in front of you. (If there is a little stem protruding from the bottom, make sure to cut it off – mine didn’t have any but others do.) Make sure the raised veins are facing up towards you.
Then add a small spoonful of the filling to the center, right where the bottom “legs” of the leaf meet in the middle at the bas
e. The filling is going to expand when it cooks, so make sure not to overfill or the leaf will bust, which is not what we want.
Carefully roll the right side of the leaf up from the bottom towards the middle…
Followed by the left side so that the bottom overlaps and there is no hole for the filling to escape from!
Then moving up the leaf, fold the right side in towards the middle so that it forms a flat edge, followed by the left side…
Then carefully roll the entire leaf from the bottom towards the top until the rest of the leaf is sealed – viola! The filling was enough for about 40 grape leaves total.
Place the leaves seam side DOWN in a big pot that has a lid. Try to get them as close together as possible. As you can see from mine, they were not uniform at all, ranging in all sorts of shapes and sizes. It can be a little tricky at first, so just do your best. I thought the different sizes gave it more character. :)
Once they are all rolled up, add enough water to the pan to cover the grape leaves about 3/4 of the way to the top. Drizzle a few extra glugs of olive oil along the top of the leaves, and then cover and bring up to a simmer.
Keep the pot covered and allow them to simmer for 1 hour. Check them after an hour and test to see that the rice is cooked inside. When all the filling is cooked through, carefully remove the rolls with tongs and set aside to cool slightly before eating.
Grape leaves are delicious both hot AND cold, and they will keep well in the refrigerator for at least a week. In fact I think they just get better with time!
Stuffed grape leaves are great because they are SO versatile. They can be used as an appetizer, a side dish, as part of a tasting plate, or taken on a picnic!
The filling can be adjusted to include so many different things. A lot of traditional stuffed grape leaves include pine nuts, but I chose to sub with my favorite – sliced almonds. Many traditional recipes also include chunks of lamb, but clearly we are leaving that one out here. :)
From start to finish, these probably took me about 2 hours. But I pulled up a chair, turned up the Glee soundtrack, and enjoyed a few peaceful hours in the kitchen on a Sunday morning. The end result was more than worth the wait. The next time you find yourself craving delicious Mediterranean stuffed grape leaves, consider making your own!
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These are gorgeous :) They look awesome and seem pretty easy to make, too!
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These are gorgeous :) They look awesome and seem pretty easy to make, too!
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These are gorgeous :) They look awesome and seem pretty easy to make, too!
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These are gorgeous :) They look awesome and seem pretty easy to make, too!
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These are gorgeous :) They look awesome and seem pretty easy to make, too!
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I never even know grape leaves looked like that spread out. The filling looks beautiful! Loving the addition of the raisins.
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I never even know grape leaves looked like that spread out. The filling looks beautiful! Loving the addition of the raisins.
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I never even know grape leaves looked like that spread out. The filling looks beautiful! Loving the addition of the raisins.
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I never even know grape leaves looked like that spread out. The filling looks beautiful! Loving the addition of the raisins.
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I never even know grape leaves looked like that spread out. The filling looks beautiful! Loving the addition of the raisins.
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These look delicious! I’ve always been intimated by them, but this makes me want to give them a try.
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These look delicious! I’ve always been intimated by them, but this makes me want to give them a try.
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These look delicious! I’ve always been intimated by them, but this makes me want to give them a try.
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These look delicious! I’ve always been intimated by them, but this makes me want to give them a try.
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These look delicious! I’ve always been intimated by them, but this makes me want to give them a try.
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Yummy those look great! Normally I would be scared to try something like that out but your pictures and instructions make it seem like I might be able to do it. Thanks!
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Yummy those look great! Normally I would be scared to try something like that out but your pictures and instructions make it seem like I might be able to do it. Thanks!
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Yummy those look great! Normally I would be scared to try something like that out but your pictures and instructions make it seem like I might be able to do it. Thanks!
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Yummy those look great! Normally I would be scared to try something like that out but your pictures and instructions make it seem like I might be able to do it. Thanks!
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Yummy those look great! Normally I would be scared to try something like that out but your pictures and instructions make it seem like I might be able to do it. Thanks!
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Those “legs” are called “lobes”, at least when you’re looking at some mysterious shrub or vine and consulting a guidebook to determine what it is. Some neighbors of mine have a bunch of grape vines running along their fence and I like to munch on the grapes (they’re Concord grapes – super sweet and kinda slimy in the middle, but in a good way). I wonder if I should start stealing their leaves, as well. Hm. ;)
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Those “legs” are called “lobes”, at least when you’re looking at some mysterious shrub or vine and consulting a guidebook to determine what it is. Some neighbors of mine have a bunch of grape vines running along their fence and I like to munch on the grapes (they’re Concord grapes – super sweet and kinda slimy in the middle, but in a good way). I wonder if I should start stealing their leaves, as well. Hm. ;)
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Those “legs” are called “lobes”, at least when you’re looking at some mysterious shrub or vine and consulting a guidebook to determine what it is. Some neighbors of mine have a bunch of grape vines running along their fence and I like to munch on the grapes (they’re Concord grapes – super sweet and kinda slimy in the middle, but in a good way). I wonder if I should start stealing their leaves, as well. Hm. ;)
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Those “legs” are called “lobes”, at least when you’re looking at some mysterious shrub or vine and consulting a guidebook to determine what it is. Some neighbors of mine have a bunch of grape vines running along their fence and I like to munch on the grapes (they’re Concord grapes – super sweet and kinda slimy in the middle, but in a good way). I wonder if I should start stealing their leaves, as well. Hm. ;)
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Those “legs” are called “lobes”, at least when you’re looking at some mysterious shrub or vine and consulting a guidebook to determine what it is. Some neighbors of mine have a bunch of grape vines running along their fence and I like to munch on the grapes (they’re Concord grapes – super sweet and kinda slimy in the middle, but in a good way). I wonder if I should start stealing their leaves, as well. Hm. ;)
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Love these. So much. Also love that you listened to Glee while making them. Seems like a good activity for me to do on Sunday. <3
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Love these. So much. Also love that you listened to Glee while making them. Seems like a good activity for me to do on Sunday. <3
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Love these. So much. Also love that you listened to Glee while making them. Seems like a good activity for me to do on Sunday. <3
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Love these. So much. Also love that you listened to Glee while making them. Seems like a good activity for me to do on Sunday. <3
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Love these. So much. Also love that you listened to Glee while making them. Seems like a good activity for me to do on Sunday. <3
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I didn’t know the rice cooked in the grape leaves. That’s interesting! I guess it actually saves a step since you don’t have to pre-cook the rice. Looks good!
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I didn’t know the rice cooked in the grape leaves. That’s interesting! I guess it actually saves a step since you don’t have to pre-cook the rice. Looks good!
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I didn’t know the rice cooked in the grape leaves. That’s interesting! I guess it actually saves a step since you don’t have to pre-cook the rice. Looks good!
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I didn’t know the rice cooked in the grape leaves. That’s interesting! I guess it actually saves a step since you don’t have to pre-cook the rice. Looks good!
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I didn’t know the rice cooked in the grape leaves. That’s interesting! I guess it actually saves a step since you don’t have to pre-cook the rice. Looks good!
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These look so good! I haven’t had a stuffed grape leaf in years.
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These look so good! I haven’t had a stuffed grape leaf in years.
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These look so good! I haven’t had a stuffed grape leaf in years.
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These look so good! I haven’t had a stuffed grape leaf in years.
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These look so good! I haven’t had a stuffed grape leaf in years.
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My family has always made stuffed grape leaves in a different way. Make up a batch of tabouli (you can definitely make quinoa tabouli) and roll up the grape leaves as normal. Since the tabouli is already fully cooked, you don’t have to worry about leaving room for expansion. Layer the stuffed grape leaves in a glass baking pan (I usually use a 9 x 13) and squeeze the juice of 2-3 lemons over the top. Add a little water, cover with foil, and bake in the oven at 350ish for 30 mins or so.
I love that you have some almonds and raisins in your recipe, adding some sweet flavors to the savory mix.
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My family has always made stuffed grape leaves in a different way. Make up a batch of tabouli (you can definitely make quinoa tabouli) and roll up the grape leaves as normal. Since the tabouli is already fully cooked, you don’t have to worry about leaving room for expansion. Layer the stuffed grape leaves in a glass baking pan (I usually use a 9 x 13) and squeeze the juice of 2-3 lemons over the top. Add a little water, cover with foil, and bake in the oven at 350ish for 30 mins or so.
I love that you have some almonds and raisins in your recipe, adding some sweet flavors to the savory mix.
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My family has always made stuffed grape leaves in a different way. Make up a batch of tabouli (you can definitely make quinoa tabouli) and roll up the grape leaves as normal. Since the tabouli is already fully cooked, you don’t have to worry about leaving room for expansion. Layer the stuffed grape leaves in a glass baking pan (I usually use a 9 x 13) and squeeze the juice of 2-3 lemons over the top. Add a little water, cover with foil, and bake in the oven at 350ish for 30 mins or so.
I love that you have some almonds and raisins in your recipe, adding some sweet flavors to the savory mix.
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My family has always made stuffed grape leaves in a different way. Make up a batch of tabouli (you can definitely make quinoa tabouli) and roll up the grape leaves as normal. Since the tabouli is already fully cooked, you don’t have to worry about leaving room for expansion. Layer the stuffed grape leaves in a glass baking pan (I usually use a 9 x 13) and squeeze the juice of 2-3 lemons over the top. Add a little water, cover with foil, and bake in the oven at 350ish for 30 mins or so.
I love that you have some almonds and raisins in your recipe, adding some sweet flavors to the savory mix.
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My family has always made stuffed grape leaves in a different way. Make up a batch of tabouli (you can definitely make quinoa tabouli) and roll up the grape leaves as normal. Since the tabouli is already fully cooked, you don’t have to worry about leaving room for expansion. Layer the stuffed grape leaves in a glass baking pan (I usually use a 9 x 13) and squeeze the juice of 2-3 lemons over the top. Add a little water, cover with foil, and bake in the oven at 350ish for 30 mins or so.
I love that you have some almonds and raisins in your recipe, adding some sweet flavors to the savory mix.
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soooo pretty! but wayyy too complicated for me! :) but sounds like fun with glee! :)
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soooo pretty! but wayyy too complicated for me! :) but sounds like fun with glee! :)
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soooo pretty! but wayyy too complicated for me! :) but sounds like fun with glee! :)
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soooo pretty! but wayyy too complicated for me! :) but sounds like fun with glee! :)
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soooo pretty! but wayyy too complicated for me! :) but sounds like fun with glee! :)
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I feel like that is a process I would get very frustrated during. Kudos to you for making those.
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I feel like that is a process I would get very frustrated during. Kudos to you for making those.
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I feel like that is a process I would get very frustrated during. Kudos to you for making those.
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I feel like that is a process I would get very frustrated during. Kudos to you for making those.
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I feel like that is a process I would get very frustrated during. Kudos to you for making those.
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Wow, this recipe intimidates me! I’m awful at rolling things. I do love me some stuffed grape leaves, though.
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Wow, this recipe intimidates me! I’m awful at rolling things. I do love me some stuffed grape leaves, though.
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Wow, this recipe intimidates me! I’m awful at rolling things. I do love me some stuffed grape leaves, though.
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Wow, this recipe intimidates me! I’m awful at rolling things. I do love me some stuffed grape leaves, though.
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Wow, this recipe intimidates me! I’m awful at rolling things. I do love me some stuffed grape leaves, though.
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Wow – this recipe looks good! It might take a while, but it doesn’t look too difficult. Thanks Em!
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Wow – this recipe looks good! It might take a while, but it doesn’t look too difficult. Thanks Em!
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Wow – this recipe looks good! It might take a while, but it doesn’t look too difficult. Thanks Em!
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Wow – this recipe looks good! It might take a while, but it doesn’t look too difficult. Thanks Em!
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Wow – this recipe looks good! It might take a while, but it doesn’t look too difficult. Thanks Em!
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Oh these look so wonderful! Thankyou for the step by step guide :)
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Oh these look so wonderful! Thankyou for the step by step guide :)
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Oh these look so wonderful! Thankyou for the step by step guide :)
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Oh these look so wonderful! Thankyou for the step by step guide :)
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Oh these look so wonderful! Thankyou for the step by step guide :)
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Thanks for the tutorial. I can’t wait to try your recipe. They look great!
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Thanks for the tutorial. I can’t wait to try your recipe. They look great!
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Thanks for the tutorial. I can’t wait to try your recipe. They look great!
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Thanks for the tutorial. I can’t wait to try your recipe. They look great!
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Thanks for the tutorial. I can’t wait to try your recipe. They look great!
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These look fantastic! I could definitely make them. Thanks!
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These look fantastic! I could definitely make them. Thanks!
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These look fantastic! I could definitely make them. Thanks!
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These look fantastic! I could definitely make them. Thanks!
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These look fantastic! I could definitely make them. Thanks!
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Hi Emily, I found your blog through a friend and it turns out you’re a former Cincinnatian! I was too. Looks like you’re recovering nicely from your accident (so sorry to have read about that.). Your Mediterranean picnic looked wonderful! Thanks for the grape leaves recipe – I’ve made them before, but with hit-or-miss results because I don’t write things down or remember quantities, and it’s hard to tell with semi-cooked crunchy rice! Glad to see your detailed recipe. I’ve made with pine nuts before but I will try almonds next time too, as you have suggested – they’re also cheaper than pine nuts :) I’ve also tried dried black currants instead of raisins and they turned out nicely.
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Hi Emily, I found your blog through a friend and it turns out you’re a former Cincinnatian! I was too. Looks like you’re recovering nicely from your accident (so sorry to have read about that.). Your Mediterranean picnic looked wonderful! Thanks for the grape leaves recipe – I’ve made them before, but with hit-or-miss results because I don’t write things down or remember quantities, and it’s hard to tell with semi-cooked crunchy rice! Glad to see your detailed recipe. I’ve made with pine nuts before but I will try almonds next time too, as you have suggested – they’re also cheaper than pine nuts :) I’ve also tried dried black currants instead of raisins and they turned out nicely.
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Hi Emily, I found your blog through a friend and it turns out you’re a former Cincinnatian! I was too. Looks like you’re recovering nicely from your accident (so sorry to have read about that.). Your Mediterranean picnic looked wonderful! Thanks for the grape leaves recipe – I’ve made them before, but with hit-or-miss results because I don’t write things down or remember quantities, and it’s hard to tell with semi-cooked crunchy rice! Glad to see your detailed recipe. I’ve made with pine nuts before but I will try almonds next time too, as you have suggested – they’re also cheaper than pine nuts :) I’ve also tried dried black currants instead of raisins and they turned out nicely.
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Hi Emily, I found your blog through a friend and it turns out you’re a former Cincinnatian! I was too. Looks like you’re recovering nicely from your accident (so sorry to have read about that.). Your Mediterranean picnic looked wonderful! Thanks for the grape leaves recipe – I’ve made them before, but with hit-or-miss results because I don’t write things down or remember quantities, and it’s hard to tell with semi-cooked crunchy rice! Glad to see your detailed recipe. I’ve made with pine nuts before but I will try almonds next time too, as you have suggested – they’re also cheaper than pine nuts :) I’ve also tried dried black currants instead of raisins and they turned out nicely.
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Hi Emily, I found your blog through a friend and it turns out you’re a former Cincinnatian! I was too. Looks like you’re recovering nicely from your accident (so sorry to have read about that.). Your Mediterranean picnic looked wonderful! Thanks for the grape leaves recipe – I’ve made them before, but with hit-or-miss results because I don’t write things down or remember quantities, and it’s hard to tell with semi-cooked crunchy rice! Glad to see your detailed recipe. I’ve made with pine nuts before but I will try almonds next time too, as you have suggested – they’re also cheaper than pine nuts :) I’ve also tried dried black currants instead of raisins and they turned out nicely.
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I’ve never made stuffed grape leaves because I thought it was wayyy to complicated. You made it look easier than I thought! Thanks for the recipe! I’m not a fan of onions but I’ll just leave those out!
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I’ve never made stuffed grape leaves because I thought it was wayyy to complicated. You made it look easier than I thought! Thanks for the recipe! I’m not a fan of onions but I’ll just leave those out!
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I’ve never made stuffed grape leaves because I thought it was wayyy to complicated. You made it look easier than I thought! Thanks for the recipe! I’m not a fan of onions but I’ll just leave those out!
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I’ve never made stuffed grape leaves because I thought it was wayyy to complicated. You made it look easier than I thought! Thanks for the recipe! I’m not a fan of onions but I’ll just leave those out!
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I’ve never made stuffed grape leaves because I thought it was wayyy to complicated. You made it look easier than I thought! Thanks for the recipe! I’m not a fan of onions but I’ll just leave those out!
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Thanks for sharing this recipe, it looks great! Stuffed grape leaves were my favorite food when we visited Athens, can’t wait to try making them.
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Thanks for sharing this recipe, it looks great! Stuffed grape leaves were my favorite food when we visited Athens, can’t wait to try making them.
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Thanks for sharing this recipe, it looks great! Stuffed grape leaves were my favorite food when we visited Athens, can’t wait to try making them.
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Thanks for sharing this recipe, it looks great! Stuffed grape leaves were my favorite food when we visited Athens, can’t wait to try making them.
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Thanks for sharing this recipe, it looks great! Stuffed grape leaves were my favorite food when we visited Athens, can’t wait to try making them.
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I love stuffed grape leaves! In fact, I picked some up today for lunch. Mmm… This post makes me feel like this is something I can do without too many issues. I can’t wait to try out the recipes from your meze meal.
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I love stuffed grape leaves! In fact, I picked some up today for lunch. Mmm… This post makes me feel like this is something I can do without too many issues. I can’t wait to try out the recipes from your meze meal.
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I love stuffed grape leaves! In fact, I picked some up today for lunch. Mmm… This post makes me feel like this is something I can do without too many issues. I can’t wait to try out the recipes from your meze meal.
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I love stuffed grape leaves! In fact, I picked some up today for lunch. Mmm… This post makes me feel like this is something I can do without too many issues. I can’t wait to try out the recipes from your meze meal.
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I love stuffed grape leaves! In fact, I picked some up today for lunch. Mmm… This post makes me feel like this is something I can do without too many issues. I can’t wait to try out the recipes from your meze meal.
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I don’t think I can thank you enough for this one! I had stuffed grape leaves right from the source a couple of years ago… On a huge camping trip I used to go on, a couple from Morocco brought dolmades for our big first dinner. It was before I went veg, and they were mostly filled with meat and rice, covered with red sauce. I’m so excited to try your version! Just as soon as I can actually find the leaves in a grocery store…
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I don’t think I can thank you enough for this one! I had stuffed grape leaves right from the source a couple of years ago… On a huge camping trip I used to go on, a couple from Morocco brought dolmades for our big first dinner. It was before I went veg, and they were mostly filled with meat and rice, covered with red sauce. I’m so excited to try your version! Just as soon as I can actually find the leaves in a grocery store…
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I don’t think I can thank you enough for this one! I had stuffed grape leaves right from the source a couple of years ago… On a huge camping trip I used to go on, a couple from Morocco brought dolmades for our big first dinner. It was before I went veg, and they were mostly filled with meat and rice, covered with red sauce. I’m so excited to try your version! Just as soon as I can actually find the leaves in a grocery store…
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I don’t think I can thank you enough for this one! I had stuffed grape leaves right from the source a couple of years ago… On a huge camping trip I used to go on, a couple from Morocco brought dolmades for our big first dinner. It was before I went veg, and they were mostly filled with meat and rice, covered with red sauce. I’m so excited to try your version! Just as soon as I can actually find the leaves in a grocery store…
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I don’t think I can thank you enough for this one! I had stuffed grape leaves right from the source a couple of years ago… On a huge camping trip I used to go on, a couple from Morocco brought dolmades for our big first dinner. It was before I went veg, and they were mostly filled with meat and rice, covered with red sauce. I’m so excited to try your version! Just as soon as I can actually find the leaves in a grocery store…
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They look great, I normally by mine pre made from the supermarket, but, I really should have a go at making them myself.
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They look great, I normally by mine pre made from the supermarket, but, I really should have a go at making them myself.
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They look great, I normally by mine pre made from the supermarket, but, I really should have a go at making them myself.
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They look great, I normally by mine pre made from the supermarket, but, I really should have a go at making them myself.
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They look great, I normally by mine pre made from the supermarket, but, I really should have a go at making them myself.
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I love grape leaves! And I don’t remember the last time I had some! Thanks for the recipe.
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I love grape leaves! And I don’t remember the last time I had some! Thanks for the recipe.
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I love grape leaves! And I don’t remember the last time I had some! Thanks for the recipe.
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I love grape leaves! And I don’t remember the last time I had some! Thanks for the recipe.
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I love grape leaves! And I don’t remember the last time I had some! Thanks for the recipe.
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These remind me of the cabbage rolls my aunt made when I was growing up but MUCH MUCH more nutritous!
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These remind me of the cabbage rolls my aunt made when I was growing up but MUCH MUCH more nutritous!
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These remind me of the cabbage rolls my aunt made when I was growing up but MUCH MUCH more nutritous!
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These remind me of the cabbage rolls my aunt made when I was growing up but MUCH MUCH more nutritous!
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These remind me of the cabbage rolls my aunt made when I was growing up but MUCH MUCH more nutritous!
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I just had a friend give me a jar of grape leaves! What’s the taste of them? I’d like to sub ingredients and play around with it, but I’m not sure what flavors complement the grape leaves? Thanks for this helpful guide!!!
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October 28th, 2010 at 8:49 am
I am glad I am not the only one that doesnt know what they taste like! I know I would like the filling but would also like to know what the actual leaf tastes like?
And is it stringy? Whats the texture like once they are cooked?
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I just had a friend give me a jar of grape leaves! What’s the taste of them? I’d like to sub ingredients and play around with it, but I’m not sure what flavors complement the grape leaves? Thanks for this helpful guide!!!
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caitie Reply:
October 28th, 2010 at 8:49 am
I am glad I am not the only one that doesnt know what they taste like! I know I would like the filling but would also like to know what the actual leaf tastes like?
And is it stringy? Whats the texture like once they are cooked?
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I just had a friend give me a jar of grape leaves! What’s the taste of them? I’d like to sub ingredients and play around with it, but I’m not sure what flavors complement the grape leaves? Thanks for this helpful guide!!!
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caitie Reply:
October 28th, 2010 at 8:49 am
I am glad I am not the only one that doesnt know what they taste like! I know I would like the filling but would also like to know what the actual leaf tastes like?
And is it stringy? Whats the texture like once they are cooked?
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I just had a friend give me a jar of grape leaves! What’s the taste of them? I’d like to sub ingredients and play around with it, but I’m not sure what flavors complement the grape leaves? Thanks for this helpful guide!!!
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caitie Reply:
October 28th, 2010 at 8:49 am
I am glad I am not the only one that doesnt know what they taste like! I know I would like the filling but would also like to know what the actual leaf tastes like?
And is it stringy? Whats the texture like once they are cooked?
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I just had a friend give me a jar of grape leaves! What’s the taste of them? I’d like to sub ingredients and play around with it, but I’m not sure what flavors complement the grape leaves? Thanks for this helpful guide!!!
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caitie Reply:
October 28th, 2010 at 8:49 am
I am glad I am not the only one that doesnt know what they taste like! I know I would like the filling but would also like to know what the actual leaf tastes like?
And is it stringy? Whats the texture like once they are cooked?
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I love grape leaves. They are so good. I would love to try making this sometime!
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I love grape leaves. They are so good. I would love to try making this sometime!
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I love grape leaves. They are so good. I would love to try making this sometime!
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I love grape leaves. They are so good. I would love to try making this sometime!
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I love grape leaves. They are so good. I would love to try making this sometime!
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Those look awesome! But probably too much trouble for me, though!
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Those look awesome! But probably too much trouble for me, though!
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Those look awesome! But probably too much trouble for me, though!
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Those look awesome! But probably too much trouble for me, though!
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Those look awesome! But probably too much trouble for me, though!
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They are perfect Emily, I am making this very soon!
Ana
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They are perfect Emily, I am making this very soon!
Ana
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They are perfect Emily, I am making this very soon!
Ana
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They are perfect Emily, I am making this very soon!
Ana
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They are perfect Emily, I am making this very soon!
Ana
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Hey Emily! I love your recipe posts!
I have tried stuffed grape leaves twice and both times they seem super bitter. Would you say that was true for your recipe? or did I just eat bad grape leaves?
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Hey Emily! I love your recipe posts!
I have tried stuffed grape leaves twice and both times they seem super bitter. Would you say that was true for your recipe? or did I just eat bad grape leaves?
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Hey Emily! I love your recipe posts!
I have tried stuffed grape leaves twice and both times they seem super bitter. Would you say that was true for your recipe? or did I just eat bad grape leaves?
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Hey Emily! I love your recipe posts!
I have tried stuffed grape leaves twice and both times they seem super bitter. Would you say that was true for your recipe? or did I just eat bad grape leaves?
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Hey Emily! I love your recipe posts!
I have tried stuffed grape leaves twice and both times they seem super bitter. Would you say that was true for your recipe? or did I just eat bad grape leaves?
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I tried these for the first time when I was in Greece this summer. It took me a few bites to really enjoy them, but by the end of the trip I ended up wanting more. Thanks for the recipe!
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I tried these for the first time when I was in Greece this summer. It took me a few bites to really enjoy them, but by the end of the trip I ended up wanting more. Thanks for the recipe!
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I tried these for the first time when I was in Greece this summer. It took me a few bites to really enjoy them, but by the end of the trip I ended up wanting more. Thanks for the recipe!
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I tried these for the first time when I was in Greece this summer. It took me a few bites to really enjoy them, but by the end of the trip I ended up wanting more. Thanks for the recipe!
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I tried these for the first time when I was in Greece this summer. It took me a few bites to really enjoy them, but by the end of the trip I ended up wanting more. Thanks for the recipe!
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So I’m WWOOFing near lots of vineyards, so there are tons of grapeleaves. I wonder if I could brine my own! Thanks!
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So I’m WWOOFing near lots of vineyards, so there are tons of grapeleaves. I wonder if I could brine my own! Thanks!
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So I’m WWOOFing near lots of vineyards, so there are tons of grapeleaves. I wonder if I could brine my own! Thanks!
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So I’m WWOOFing near lots of vineyards, so there are tons of grapeleaves. I wonder if I could brine my own! Thanks!
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So I’m WWOOFing near lots of vineyards, so there are tons of grapeleaves. I wonder if I could brine my own! Thanks!
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Great tutorial, Emily! Hope you’re feeling better :)
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Great tutorial, Emily! Hope you’re feeling better :)
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Great tutorial, Emily! Hope you’re feeling better :)
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Great tutorial, Emily! Hope you’re feeling better :)
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Great tutorial, Emily! Hope you’re feeling better :)
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I don’t believe I’ve ever had grape leaves, but they look great and healthy. I love super green foods. And I love to crank up the tunes and work in my kitchen, so enjoyable. I’ll have to try these soon. Hope you’re feeing better!
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I don’t believe I’ve ever had grape leaves, but they look great and healthy. I love super green foods. And I love to crank up the tunes and work in my kitchen, so enjoyable. I’ll have to try these soon. Hope you’re feeing better!
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I don’t believe I’ve ever had grape leaves, but they look great and healthy. I love super green foods. And I love to crank up the tunes and work in my kitchen, so enjoyable. I’ll have to try these soon. Hope you’re feeing better!
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I don’t believe I’ve ever had grape leaves, but they look great and healthy. I love super green foods. And I love to crank up the tunes and work in my kitchen, so enjoyable. I’ll have to try these soon. Hope you’re feeing better!
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I don’t believe I’ve ever had grape leaves, but they look great and healthy. I love super green foods. And I love to crank up the tunes and work in my kitchen, so enjoyable. I’ll have to try these soon. Hope you’re feeing better!
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These look amazing. Trying this asap.
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These look amazing. Trying this asap.
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These look amazing. Trying this asap.
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These look amazing. Trying this asap.
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These look amazing. Trying this asap.
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This looks like a great recipe to try when you’re craving something out of the ordinary! Where did you find the jar of grape leaves- regular grocery store? Ethnic foods aisle?
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This looks like a great recipe to try when you’re craving something out of the ordinary! Where did you find the jar of grape leaves- regular grocery store? Ethnic foods aisle?
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This looks like a great recipe to try when you’re craving something out of the ordinary! Where did you find the jar of grape leaves- regular grocery store? Ethnic foods aisle?
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This looks like a great recipe to try when you’re craving something out of the ordinary! Where did you find the jar of grape leaves- regular grocery store? Ethnic foods aisle?
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This looks like a great recipe to try when you’re craving something out of the ordinary! Where did you find the jar of grape leaves- regular grocery store? Ethnic foods aisle?
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Emily,
I’ve never had grape leaves at all.
Raised Slovak my Mom made cabbage rolls and I liked them but no longer eating meat. These look like a good alternative.
Christmas might be a good time to have these as side alternative. I want to try them beforehand. Maybe 1/2 the recipe for trial basis.
Hope you are progressing. I know it’s hard you are so active. Let us know how your knee is progressing we care.
Blessings,
Lancaster Co PA Gal
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Emily,
I’ve never had grape leaves at all.
Raised Slovak my Mom made cabbage rolls and I liked them but no longer eating meat. These look like a good alternative.
Christmas might be a good time to have these as side alternative. I want to try them beforehand. Maybe 1/2 the recipe for trial basis.
Hope you are progressing. I know it’s hard you are so active. Let us know how your knee is progressing we care.
Blessings,
Lancaster Co PA Gal
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Emily,
I’ve never had grape leaves at all.
Raised Slovak my Mom made cabbage rolls and I liked them but no longer eating meat. These look like a good alternative.
Christmas might be a good time to have these as side alternative. I want to try them beforehand. Maybe 1/2 the recipe for trial basis.
Hope you are progressing. I know it’s hard you are so active. Let us know how your knee is progressing we care.
Blessings,
Lancaster Co PA Gal
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Emily,
I’ve never had grape leaves at all.
Raised Slovak my Mom made cabbage rolls and I liked them but no longer eating meat. These look like a good alternative.
Christmas might be a good time to have these as side alternative. I want to try them beforehand. Maybe 1/2 the recipe for trial basis.
Hope you are progressing. I know it’s hard you are so active. Let us know how your knee is progressing we care.
Blessings,
Lancaster Co PA Gal
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Emily,
I’ve never had grape leaves at all.
Raised Slovak my Mom made cabbage rolls and I liked them but no longer eating meat. These look like a good alternative.
Christmas might be a good time to have these as side alternative. I want to try them beforehand. Maybe 1/2 the recipe for trial basis.
Hope you are progressing. I know it’s hard you are so active. Let us know how your knee is progressing we care.
Blessings,
Lancaster Co PA Gal
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Like I was telling you…my aunt and her whole family are 100% Greek. I remember her making these every year, maybe for xmas? I was always disgusted by them. Um, hello…eating leaves? No thank you. I think hers might be a rice/meat combo. I don’t remember, but either way, I’m sure I would love these now. I’ll have to have a “healthy” Greek cooking day with her while I’m home in December. :) xo
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Like I was telling you…my aunt and her whole family are 100% Greek. I remember her making these every year, maybe for xmas? I was always disgusted by them. Um, hello…eating leaves? No thank you. I think hers might be a rice/meat combo. I don’t remember, but either way, I’m sure I would love these now. I’ll have to have a “healthy” Greek cooking day with her while I’m home in December. :) xo
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Like I was telling you…my aunt and her whole family are 100% Greek. I remember her making these every year, maybe for xmas? I was always disgusted by them. Um, hello…eating leaves? No thank you. I think hers might be a rice/meat combo. I don’t remember, but either way, I’m sure I would love these now. I’ll have to have a “healthy” Greek cooking day with her while I’m home in December. :) xo
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Like I was telling you…my aunt and her whole family are 100% Greek. I remember her making these every year, maybe for xmas? I was always disgusted by them. Um, hello…eating leaves? No thank you. I think hers might be a rice/meat combo. I don’t remember, but either way, I’m sure I would love these now. I’ll have to have a “healthy” Greek cooking day with her while I’m home in December. :) xo
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Like I was telling you…my aunt and her whole family are 100% Greek. I remember her making these every year, maybe for xmas? I was always disgusted by them. Um, hello…eating leaves? No thank you. I think hers might be a rice/meat combo. I don’t remember, but either way, I’m sure I would love these now. I’ll have to have a “healthy” Greek cooking day with her while I’m home in December. :) xo
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Looks absolutely delicious! I’ll definitely be making these soon
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Looks absolutely delicious! I’ll definitely be making these soon
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Looks absolutely delicious! I’ll definitely be making these soon
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Looks absolutely delicious! I’ll definitely be making these soon
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Looks absolutely delicious! I’ll definitely be making these soon
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