vine leaves

The leaves of the grapevine plant are used in a number of cuisines. The leaves are commonly rolled or stuffed with mixtures of meat and rice.
Grape leaves, the leaves of the grapevine plant, are used in the cuisines of a number of cultures. They may be obtained fresh, or preserved in jars or cans. The leaves are commonly rolled or stuffed with mixtures of meat and rice to produce dolma, found widely in the Mediterranean, Balkans, and Middle East. They may also be used in various other recipes and dishes. When cut into smaller pieces they are used as a savoury addition to soups that include greens and cabbage.

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    Recipe Poussin with Vine Leaves and Grapes

    A classic French dish similar to this is made with quails. Well, I couldn't get hold of any quails so substituted poussin which works very well. I find that one poussin serves 2 - but it depends on your appetite. Serve with mashed potatoes to soak up the sauce. Ingredients (per poussin) 1...
  2. Morning Glory

    Vine Leaves

    I was thinking about various uses for leaves that we normally don't consider eating (like fig leaves) and remembered how many moons ago, I used to make Dolmades (stuffed vine leaves). Maybe it was an 80's fad in the UK. But you used to be able to buy vacuum sealed packs of (pre-cooked, I think)...
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