Robyn Kalajian

The Blessing of Pomegranates

Today, many Armenian Churches are performing a fairly new tradition - blessing pomegranates. Our Blessed Pomegranate When and how did…

5 years ago

A Quick and Easy Simit Recipe

Our freezer is beginning to overflow with goodies I’ve been preparing in advance for our up-coming Christmas celebrations. I’ve already…

5 years ago

Manti – My Christmas Gift to my Daughter

Doug and I are thrilled that our daughter, Mandy, and son-in-law, Ron will be spending Christmas with us. When I…

5 years ago

A Chorag Recipe from the Holy Trinity Armenian Church Cookbook

Over the past few months, I’ve posted several recipes from the “Armenian and Selected Favorite Recipes” cookbook published by Fresno’s…

5 years ago

Endless possibilities with Leftover Turkey

The same question arises every year the day after Thanksgiving: What should I do with all of this leftover turkey?…

5 years ago

Bulgur Pilaf with Chickpeas and Dried Apricots

We feel blessed every day of the year, but Thanksgiving Day gives us a chance, when we’re not busy cooking,…

5 years ago

Lentil Soup with Meatballs

An unusual cold-front hit much of the Mid-to-Eastern part of the US over the past few days, sending shivers down…

5 years ago

Vanetzi Ashkile (Spinach Soup)

Christine Datian shares another special recipe, Vanetzi Ashkile (Spinach Soup), from the Holy Trinity Armenian Church Guild Cookbook, ‘The Armenian…

5 years ago

Nashville, TN: Home to Country-Western Music, the Grand Ole Opry, Chef Hrant Arakelian, “Lyra” restaurant, and Chef Hrant’s recipe for Armenian Manti!

You read that correctly, folks! My husband, Doug, is a master at researching. For decades his research was related to…

5 years ago

Pink Pearl Apple Crisp – perfect autumn recipe from Chef Serge Madikians

One of my favorite restaurants is Serevan in Amenia, NY. Chef-owner Serge Madikians can transform locally sourced ingredients into works…

5 years ago

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