Oh my God. You do not need grape leaves for dolmas! Ever since an Iraqi woman told me she uses in-season greens like kale, chard, and cabbage, I have been on cooking cloud nine. Honestly, I like kale. Those kale chips are pretty good. But this.. This. Is. Awesome. My friends adore this dish. Even my kids adore this dish. Even my kids' friends! It's a bird, it's a plane, its Wonder Dolma and she gets kids to eat vegetables. I just thought of my halloween costume, and maybe even a Sesame Street appearance. PBS, Call me. I'll dress up like a dolma if I can save a generation of Americans from you know what! Click at right for the full story, how-to photos, and two favorite recipes.Photo: Margo Roy
