Dolma

Dolma (from the Turkish word meaning “stuffed”) are grape leaves, vegetables or fruits stuffed with a savory, well-seasoned filling. Among the most popular variations, dolmades are grape leaves stuffed with a filling of ground lamb, rice, onion, currants, pine nuts and various seasonings Other foods used as casings include squash, eggplant, sweet peppers, cabbage leaves, quinces and apples. Dolmades are usually braised or baked. They may be eaten hot, cold or at room temperature, and served as an appetizer or entree.