Mediterranean Marvel

[BandCollector]

Centuries ago in a land far far from here, some bright bulb had the idea of stuffing a grapevine leaf. A culinary gem was instantly created!

Being of Greek decent, I grew up surrounded by many wonderful dishes created in that Mediterranean region.

Stuffed grapevine leaves are one of my favorites--and a big hit when gifted to my neighbors and friends.

I can't offer you any to taste, but maybe I can make you drool with these pictures.

Ingredients assembled

Leaves Ready For Blanching

Ready For Rolling

Rolling Along

Ready For The Oven

And Finally, The Money Shot!

These are a family favorite of ours at any celebration.

Happy New Year to All!

John

 

[jcam222]

Very nice John!! As you know I just love Greek flavors! I’m sure those are very tasty.

 

[TNJAKE]

Can you post details about the filling and complete process? This is one of mine and Emily's favorite things. I'd love to make them. Yours look amazing

 

[BandCollector]

Very nice John!! As you know I just love Greek flavors! I’m sure those are very tasty.

I know all too well from all the wonderful dishes you create and post!

Thanks for the like,

John

 

[BandCollector]

Can you post details about the filling and complete process? This is one of mine and Emily's favorite things. I'd love to make them. Yours look amazing

I would be happy to send you the recipe and instructions.

Just send me your email address.

John

 

[TNJAKE]

I would be happy to send you the recipe and instructions.

Just send me your email address.

John

Thanks a bunch bud I will pm you my email

 

[Sowsage]

I'm with @TNJAKE would love to know how to make these! My family would love them!

 

[BandCollector]

Anyone interested in the recipe and instructions just send me your email address and I will gladly send you the recipe.

It was just too lengthy to include in the original post.

John

 

[tropics]

They look fantastic wife an I love them we don't have a grape vine, so that will be the hardest thing to find leaves. Email being sent
Thank You John
Richie

 

[BandCollector]

They look fantastic wife an I love them we don't have a grape vine, so that will be the hardest thing to find leaves. Email being sent
Thank You John
Richie

Richie,
Even though my mom did indeed use fresh leaves from actual grapevines it is not a necessity.

Jarred leaves will work just as well. I use the Pandora or Yergat brands. Both bottled out of California.
Western Pennsylvania has a large ethnic population, so many of our markets carry food stuffs from Europe as well as other world regions. Grapevine leaves are not hard to find here in Pittsburgh.

Check your local markets. Perhaps they carry them or can get them for you.

John

 

[tropics]

I have a market that may carry them bye me, if not I see a grape trellis in my neighbors yard.
Richie

 

[TNJAKE]

I have a market that may carry them bye me, if not I see a grape trellis in my neighbors yard.
Richie

I looked for the ones john recommended last night and found them at Walmart

 

[tropics]

I looked for the ones john recommended last night and found them at Walmart

Jake Thank you
Richie

 

[gmc2003]

We have a couple grape vines in our yard never thought to use the leaves. Those sure do look good John

Point for sure
Chris

 

[HalfSmoked]

Nice presentation of a awesome looking product. Sounds great would like to try some.

Warren

 

[BandCollector]

@tropics @HalfSmoked @Bearcarver @gmc2003 @forktender @Aledavidov @jcam222 @kruizer
@SmokinVOLfan

Thanks for the likes and kind words guys! Maybe with some luck it might sneak into the carousel.

Happy New Year,

John

 

[tropics]

@tropics @HalfSmoked @Bearcarver @gmc2003 @forktender @Aledavidov @jcam222 @kruizer
@SmokinVOLfan

Thanks for the likes and kind words guys! Maybe with some luck it might sneak into the carousel.

Happy New Year,

John

John I found some grape leaves what are your ingredients if you don't mind sharing
Thank You Richie
I sent the email again Sorry I lost the recipe.

 

[BandCollector]

Richie,

Email sent. If you have any questions feel free to ask.

Enjoy,

John

 

[tropics]

Richie,

Email sent. If you have any questions feel free to ask.

Enjoy,

John

Forgot to get a pic yesterday, so I took a container out of the fridge

Thank again
Richie