In the beautiful economy of the forest -- or the urban backyard garden -- leaves are nature’s brilliant cookware. Banana leaves can be cut down to make plates or unfurled into wrappers perfect for ...

Drain grape leaves; rinse briefly, and soak in a large bowl of warm water for 20 minutes. Rinse each leaf individually under running water, letting excess water drip off; place leaves on a large ...

While grapes may get most of the attention in the U.S., for Palestinians, “grape leaves are prized as much as the fruit,” says Palestinian food writer and cookbook author Reem Kassis. Though grapes ...

Sahadi's, the James Beard Award-winning gourmet shop in Brooklyn, shares this recipe for a signature Mediterranean dish to "Sunday Morning" viewers. Rinse grape leaves well and cut stem. In a bowl mix ...

Ashley Day is Food & Wine's associate editorial director. She's edited and directed food and travel content at USA TODAY, the Institute of Culinary Education, and Chef & Restaurant magazine, and ...

Stuffed grape leaves come from the Middle East and Mediterranean regions. This dish is a crowd-pleaser, loved by all. However ...

1 (16-ounce) jar of grape leaves (counts can vary by brand and season, but a jar should contain about 60 grape leaves) 1. Rinse the grape leaves well under cold water and pat dry. Set aside. 2. Heat ...