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How to Stuff Grape Leaves: Lesson in Photos

By Nancy Gaifyllia, About.com

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Start with Blanched Grape Leaves

Folding Grape Leaves© Jim Stanfield

Stuffed grape leaves, are Greek favorites. Once you get the hang of it, stuffing and rolling are easy to do, and even the kids can help out.

(See also: Stuffing Grape Leaves: How the Experts Do It)

First, pick your recipe and get everything ready to go.

Place the leaf shiny side down on a clean work surface. If there is a stem, cut it off and discard. (Most commercially sold grape leaves have had the stems removed.)

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