Grape leaves
4 medium onions, chopped
1 cup uncooked rice
1 cup parsley, minced
1 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup tomato sauce
2 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. pepper

Sauté onions in the oil until browned. Add rice and cook on a low heat for 20 minutes (covered), stirring occasionally. Add all other ingredients (except for the grape leaves) and cook for 5 minutes. When it has cooled a little, use approx. 1 tsp. of filling per grape leaf and roll up, as for a burrito. The filling should be totally enclosed.

Next, line a large pot with grape leaves and arrange the stuffed grape leaves in the pot. Put a plate on top to keep them from floating up, and cover with water. Simmer for about 1 hour.

Serve hot (with or without yogurt) or as a cold appetizer.