This labour-intensive dish has crossed empires, borders and belief systems, becoming a shared language of generosity around the world.

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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 ...

The highlight of the Sukkot holiday has always been nabbing an invite to the Sheff family’s sukkah party. Every year explored a new theme, ranging from “Mariachis and Margaritas” to “Western-Style ...

1/4 to 1/2 cup reserved water 2 pounds lean ground sirloin 4 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons Cavender's Greek seasoning mix 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons red (cayenne) pepper 1/2 ...

Stuffed grape leaves with hummus and basmati rice at Green Olives Cafe on Maple Street. (Staff Photo by Jabez Berniard) Hearty yet dainty, the stuffed grape leaves from Green Olives Cafe on Maple ...

Rinse and separate grape leaves, being careful not to tear them. Hand mix together all ingredients except grape leaves. Lay out one grape leaf and remove the stem with scissors. Place about 1 ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dolmades are grape leaves stuffed with rice and other ingredients. Photo by Hillary Levin, hlevin@post-dispatch.com Yield: 4 ...

I am a mutt for sure. Family lore says I’m Irish, English, Greek and a few other things mixed in. At family holidays, I cook Greek dishes to complement our traditional American fare. For Christmas ...

Nicholas D’Andrea, We Amply Voices’ executive director joined Kate in the kitchen to make a family favorite and talk about WAV. Rinse rice in cold water. Mix meat, rice tomatoes, and seasonings ...