and set the heat to medium-low. Using a wooden spoon or a wire whisk, stir the mixture continuously for 10 minutes; it will thicken to where you will be able to see the bottom of the saucepan. At this point, add the food color and vanilla and stir again to combine well. The mixture should be thick and smooth. Pour the mixture into the greased plate and let it cool for 30 minutes. Start shaping the candies: Grease your palms with butter; take one grape and a lump of cream the size of a small walnut; enclose the grape in the cream and roll between your palms to shape into a ball. Set it aside. When all the candies are shaped, dip into a bowl of granulated sugar or sprinkles. Set in a serving dish or in individual paper candy cups. Keep refrigerated until serving time. There are many versions of potato kibbeh ; some are strictly vegan, others contain a layer of meat, some are made into balls and stuffed with onions and nuts, etc. This one is made up of mashed potato mixed with bulgur and stuffed with a layer of ground meat and onions (with a sprinkling of nuts and raisins). INGREDIENTS: for one pie or 6 servings. Double the quantities if you need to feed up to 10 people. 2 lbs of potatoes (baking or Russet preferably) 1 large egg 1/2 cup of dry breadcrumbs (or Kaak crumbs) 3/4 cup of extra-fine white bulgur (#1) salt,