Years ago, I posted several recipes for a soup called Noonoog (spelling varies). This soup is made with chickpeas, mint, lemon, pasta – elbows or…
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Apricot Brandy Cake – a decadent dessert for Adults!
Monday, March 4th, 2019 marks the first day of Lent in the Armenian Church. The day before, Sunday, March 3rd, is Poon (meaning ‘Main’) Paregentan…
Carolann Najarian’s Whole Wheat Choreg Experiment
Carolann Najarian is a woman of many talents – she is a retired physician, author, philanthropist, and now, a choreg baker. Carolann Najarian’s whole wheat…
The Feast of St. Sarkis, the Authentic St. Sarkis Halva Recipe, and other traditional recipes from Sonia Tashjian
The Feast of Saint Sarkis, a moveable celebration, falls on Saturday, February 16th this year. Saint Sarkis, the Warrior, is one of the most venerated…
Our Super Bowl Menu included Basterma – Cheese Rolls and Manteh. What was on your menu?
It’s been almost one year since Doug and I moved to South Carolina. Since then we’ve started to visit some of the state’s charming cities….
Lentil-Potato Patties
Whenever I prepare a recipe using lentils, I think of Lent. No, it isn’t the Lenten season yet, but it will be here before you…
Eggplant Vegetable Soup
Since January is designated as ‘National Soup Month’, I’m happy to share another healthy, hearty creation by Christine Datian – Eggplant Vegetable Soup. Eggplant Vegetable…
Lemon – Chicken – Spinach Soup with Mint
It’s soup season again! It’s time to dig out a large pot and whip-up a soup that will warm your body and soul. Don’t know…
Kufteh, an Armenian Favorite!
There’s been a lot of buzz about kufteh lately on several Armenian cooking Face Book sites. People are asking: What ingredients are used? Which shape…
Two Traditional Armenian Recipes to ring-in the New Year
To get you into the spirit of a new year, I felt it appropriate to re-post two traditional Armenian recipes: Anoush Abour (literally meaning ‘sweet…