Making Dolmas. Turkish tea is traditionally prepared in a çaydanlık, which is a two stacked kettle specifically designed for making tea. Serve chilled, as is traditional, or warm, as desired.

Dolma is a family of stuffed dishes from ottoman cuisine that can be served warm or cold. Serve with good crusty bread and a greek salad, if desired. Grape leaves are filled with a mixture of rice, onions, currants, pine nuts, mint and spices, and then gently steamed.