Consider the underestimated grape leaf. Each year, grape vines are cut back, and turn brown and woody, then emerge vivaciously fresh with green shoots in the late spring. These vines grow aggressively ...

Grape leaves aren't a typical pantry item or farmer's market purchase for most Americans, which is a real shame. After all, these leaves -- which grow abundantly along vineyards and often end up as ...

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 ...

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Discover how to make authentic stuffed grape leaves, a popular Middle Eastern appetizer filled with seasoned rice and spices.

THERE IS SOMETHING deeply calming about stuffing a grape leaf. Trust me, I know. In the early months of the pandemic, I found solace in my kitchen and, to soothe my nervous system, began to fold and ...

For members of the Arab diaspora, the meat- and bulgur-based dish, and delicate stuffed grape leaves, are what make the season bright. By Reem Kassis The first time Nermine Mansour hosted Christmas ...