Turkish dolma

Grape leaves stuffed with a spicy vegetarian rice filling. These are best when cooled and with extra lemon juice.

Egyptian cuisine consists of several local traditional dishes like ta’meya and hamam mahshi which is a pigeon stuffed dish you don’t normally see.

The word dolma, of Turkish 🇹🇷 origin, means "stuffed" or "filled". And that describes exactly what dolma is - a wide family of stuffed dishes, usually vegetables. Which dolma is your favorite?

Ladies and gentlemen, here it is the great Dolma. Does this old recipe, whose origins are rooted in the former Ottoman Empire, need any introduction? It’s a traditional Balkan dish and yet for those who have never explored the Balkans its name may not say a lot. Dolma means “stuffed thing”, from verbal noun of the Turkish verb dolmak, ‘to be stuffed’. This … Continue reading "From the Vine with Love – Dolmades, Stuffed Grape Leaves"

Dried eggplants and peppers stuffed with a mixture of bulgur, herbs and spices.

Rice Stuffed Onions, or Sogan Dolmasi is a traditional Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dish that brings out the best in simple ingredients. This delicious dish combines tender onion shells stuffed with a rich filling made with ground beef, rice, tomato paste, fresh herbs, and warming spices. Whether you're serving it for family gatherings or a cozy dinner at home, Soğan Dolması is the perfect dish for any occasion. Stuffed vegetables, known as dolma, are a staple in Turkish cooking.

Dolmeh Barg-e Mo," also known as Persian Stuffed Grape Leaves, holds a special place in my heart. These delectable rolls of nostalgia are more than just a dish; they're a cherished memory of spending countless hours in the kitchen with my beloved grandma. She used to have a grapevine in her garden, and we would spend hours making Dolmeh in her house once it was the season of grape leaves. We would lovingly craft these Dolmeh, a labor of love, using tender grape leaves to envelop a flavorful…

This recipe is very dear to me. Its my grandma's favorite and I'm sharing it with you. There's a lot of stages to this but I assure you its easier than it looks. It's basically cabbage leaves stuffed with rice and ground beef with a combination of spices and vegetables served in a runny or…