stuffed Recipes
60 delicious stuffed recipes from around the world
Chou Farci (French Stuffed Cabbage)
A rustic and hearty French peasant dish featuring a whole cabbage stuffed with a savory mixture of ground pork, bacon, and rice, then slowly braised until meltingly tender. Perfect for a comforting meal.
Golubtsy (Russian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)
Hearty and comforting Russian cabbage rolls, featuring a savory mixture of ground meat and rice, tenderly wrapped in blanched cabbage leaves and braised in a rich tomato-sour cream sauce. A true taste of home.
Kohlrouladen (German Stuffed Cabbage Rolls)
Hearty and comforting German cabbage rolls, filled with a savory mixture of ground meat and rice, then braised in a rich tomato sauce. A perfect winter meal.
Lahanodolmades (Greek Stuffed Cabbage Rolls with Avgolemono)
Tender cabbage leaves are filled with a savory mixture of ground meat, rice, and fresh herbs, then gently simmered and finished with a rich, creamy avgolemono (egg-lemon) sauce. This is a classic Greek comfort food, perfect for a hearty meal.
Maultaschen
Authentic Swabian Maultaschen are large, square pasta pockets filled with a savory mixture of ground meat, spinach, and bread, traditionally enjoyed on Fridays.
Mejillones Tigre (Spicy Stuffed Mussels)
A classic Spanish tapas dish featuring mussels stuffed with a rich, savory béchamel filling, breaded, and deep-fried to a golden crisp. These 'tiger mussels' are a delightful explosion of flavor and texture.
Moules Farcies (Stuffed Mussels)
Elegant French stuffed mussels, where plump mussels are filled with a fragrant garlic-herb butter and breadcrumb mixture, then baked until golden and bubbling. A sophisticated appetizer reminiscent of escargots.
Papoutsakia (Greek Stuffed Eggplant)
Papoutsakia, meaning 'little shoes' in Greek, are a comforting and classic dish of tender eggplant halves filled with a savory spiced ground meat and tomato mixture, then topped with a creamy béchamel sauce and baked until golden. A true taste of Greek home cooking.
Pirozhki (Russian Stuffed Buns)
Pirozhki are classic Russian stuffed buns, traditionally filled with savory or sweet ingredients and then baked or fried. This recipe focuses on a delicious meat and egg filling, encased in a soft, enriched yeasted dough. They are perfect as a snack, appetizer, or light meal.
Santola Recheada (Portuguese Stuffed Spider Crab)
A luxurious Portuguese delicacy, Santola Recheada features tender spider crab meat mixed with aromatic seasonings, stuffed back into its shell, and gratinated to a golden-brown perfection. Traditionally enjoyed during the Christmas season, this dish is a true celebration of fresh seafood.
Vareniki (Russian Dumplings)
Vareniki are traditional Russian stuffed dumplings, offering a delightful culinary experience with either sweet or savory fillings. This recipe provides a foundational dough and guidance for creating these versatile pockets of flavor.
Zrazy (Polish Beef Roulades)
Elegant Polish beef roulades, tender strips of beef rolled around a savory filling of pickles and bacon, then slow-braised to perfection in a rich gravy. Traditionally served with buckwheat kasha.
Karnıyarık
Turkish stuffed eggplant - fried eggplant split and filled with ground meat and tomatoes. Belly split open.
Midye Dolma
Turkish stuffed mussels - mussels filled with spiced rice. Istanbul street food.
Yaprak Sarma
Turkish stuffed vine leaves - grape leaves rolled around rice filling. Cold mezze essential.
İçli Köfte
Turkish stuffed bulgur - torpedo-shaped bulgur shells with spiced meat. Gaziantep artform.
Karnıyarık
Turkish stuffed eggplant - fried eggplant with ground meat filling. 'Split belly.'
Gözleme
Turkish stuffed flatbread - thin dough filled with cheese or spinach, grilled.
İmam Bayıldı
Turkish stuffed eggplant - eggplant stuffed with onions and tomatoes. 'The imam fainted.'
Yaprak Sarma
Turkish stuffed grape leaves - grape leaves with rice, pine nuts, currants. Cold mezze.
Karnıyarık
Turkish stuffed eggplant - fried eggplant with meat filling. 'Split belly' eggplant.
İçli Köfte
Turkish stuffed bulgur shells - bulgur shells with spiced meat. Southeast specialty.
Gözleme
Turkish stuffed flatbread - thin flatbread with various fillings. Roadside specialty.
Etli Biber Dolması
Turkish stuffed peppers - bell peppers with meat and rice filling. Home cooking classic.