As I walked along a private road near where I live in Sebastopol, I saw a bunch of tender grape leaves on the other side of the fence. They glistened in the morning light, and I could see from their ...

Want to know how Greeks roll grape leaves into succulent, savory dolmades? You can learn this weekend at the Greek Festival on Bayou St. John. The festival, which runs Friday (May 27) through Sunday ...

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 ...

These delicious dolmades are really fun to make and serve with dinner. I like to serve them with Tzatziki sauce. 1) In a large bowl, mix hamburger , rice, chopped onions, parsley, basil, dill and ...

Finding and harvesting wild grape leaves may feel like work. Think of it as a treasure hunt with you as the victor. Start your hunt away from heavily trafficked and areas that might have been sprayed.

While fresh and vibrant, some are used immediately to prepare the popular regional specialty we know as dolmas. The remaining leaves are wrapped in bunches of 50 or so in aluminum foil and placed in ...

In this Armenian standby, fragrant fruit meets spiced lamb and rice for a dish that’s equal parts savory, sweet, and tangy.

The cookbook author Diane Kochilas now sells grape leaves from Crete for dolmas and fish. By Florence Fabricant This year, Eastern Orthodox Easter comes on May 2. In a run-up to the celebration, there ...