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Stuffed Dishes (Dolma & Mehshi)
Dolma and mehshi: vine leaves, onions, peppers, courgettes and artichokes stuffed and slowly cooked in tangy sauces.


KHARSHOUB MEHSHI
Kharshouf Mahshi (خرشوف محشي) is a traditional Middle Eastern dish of stuffed artichoke bottoms, typically filled with seasoned minced meat/chicken (hashweh), and simmered in a savory lemon and pea sauce. Kharshoub Mehshi (Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms with Chicken and Peas) Serves: 4 Ingredients For the Stuffed Artichokes * 400 g frozen artichoke bottoms (about 8 pieces), thawed * 400 g minced chicken * 100 g onion, very finely chopped * 40 g fresh coriander, finely chopped * 2


DOLMA EXPRESS
Dolma Express is a quick and easy twist on traditional dolma. Instead of individually stuffing and rolling each vine leaf, the filling is layered between vine leaves and cooked as one dish, delivering the same delicious flavours with a fraction of the effort. Dolma Express (Easy Stuffed Vine Leaves) Serves: 4–6 Ingredients Filling 250 g basmati rice, rinsed 200 g minced beef or lamb (or 200 g finely chopped mushrooms or vegetarian mince) 1 medium onion (about 120 g), finely c


KOUSA MAHSHI
Kousa Mahshi is a classic middle eastern dish that features cored zucchini stuffed with seasoned ground beef and rice, all simmered in a flavourful tomato sauce. KOUSA MAHSHI - (STUFFED ZUCCHINI) Ingredients • 30 mini zucchinis • 300 g rice (soaked for 30 minutes) • 250 g minced meat (beef or lamb) • 2 tsp salt • 1 tsp black pepper • 1 tsp turmeric • 1 tsp cinnamon • 2 tbsp dried mint • 3 tbsp dried parsley • Juice of 1 lemon • 3 tbsp tomato paste • 100 g diced onion • 2 tbsp


VEGETARIAN FILFIL MAHSHI
Vegetarian Filfil Mahshi is a Middle Eastern dish of bell peppers stuffed with a fragrant mix of rice, herbs, and spices—often including tomatoes, onions, parsley, and warm seasonings—then gently simmered in a tangy tomato sauce until tender and flavorful. Vegetarian Filfil Mahshi – Stuffed Peppers Ingredients For the stuffing: • 300 g rice (washed) • 200 g mushrooms, finely chopped • 1 small onion, finely chopped • 1 tbsp dried mint • 1 tbsp dried parsley • Juice of 1 lemon


SHEIKH EL MEHSHE
Sheikh El Mehshe is a tradional Middle Eastern dish made of mini aubergines hollowed out and stuffed with spiced meat mixture, then simmered in a tangy tomato sauce. It's hearty, aromatic and perfect served with rice or bread. Sheikh El Mehshe (Stuffed Aubergine) Yields: 20–25 stuffed mini aubergines Ingredients For the Stuffing: • 550 g minced meat (lamb or beef) • 1 small onion, finely chopped • 40 g fresh parsley, chopped • 1 tsp salt • 1 tsp black pepper • 1 tsp ground ci


DOLMA WARAK EINAB
Dolma Warak Einab commonly known as stuffed grape leaves, is a traditional Middle Eastern dish where grape leaves are filled with a savory mixture. These leaves are simmered in a lemon-flavoured broth until tender. Dolma Warak Einab -- stuffed grape-leaves Ingredients: Grape Leaves: • 1 jar grape leaves in brine (drained and rinsed) Filling: • 350g basmati rice • 250g minced meat (beef or lamb) • 2 tbsp dried mint • 2 tbsp olive oil • 4 tbsp dried parsley • 1 tsp salt • 1 ts


ONION DOLMA - M'HASHA
Onion Dolma or M'hasha is a flavorful dish made by stuffing onion layers with a savory filling of rice, minced meat, herbs,and spices, often seasoned with pomegranate molasses. The stuffed onions are simmered in tangy pomegranate and tomato-based sauce, creating a tender aromatic dish. Popular in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines. This dish is known for its unique combination of savory,sweet, and sour flavours. Onion Dolma with pomegranate INGREDIENTS: Shell: • 4 ext


DOLMA - M'HASHA
Dolma is a popular dish in Middle Eastern,Mediterranean cuisine,consisting of grape leaves and vegetables stuffed with a savory mixture. The filling typically includes rice, minced meat, herbs and spices. The stuffed vegetables and grape leaves are then rolled/stuffed and simmered in tomato sauce. There are many regional variation, with each culture offering its own twist on the recipe. Dolma M'hasha Filling • 400g basmati rice (washed) • 250g minced meat (or vegetarian minc
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