Patience is vital when making Gouvedge – at least the way we make it. It takes time to prep and time to cook. So, if…
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‘Zoom Cooking’ with Chef Serge Madikians: Tabouleh and Ja’Jik!
For my birthday this year, my daughter Mandy and son-in-law Ron, presented me with a special gift – a ZOOM cooking class with Chef Serge…
Fresh from the Farm: American-raised Lamb for Armenian Lamb Shank Recipe
Doug and I just got back from Fox Trot Farm in Lancaster, SC, less than 30 miles from our home. We toured the farm a…
“The Prince of Wentworth Street” and a recipe for Basstuk – or Bastekh (Fruit Juice Pudding)
I just finished reading a book called “The Prince of Wentworth Street” by John Christie. Doug read it first, then passed it along to me….
Madzoon (Yogurt) with Honey, Fruit and Nuts
Autumn is fast-approaching, but we’re still feeling the intense warmth of summer. We find the best way to stay refreshed is with a soothing dessert…
Zucchini with Pistachios and Basil
Last week I received an order of the most wonderful unsalted California pistachios (without shells). Before using the pistachios, I toasted them in the oven…
Olive and Nut Salad (Tzitabedoughi yev Engouizi Aghtsan), a recipe by Aline Kamakian, Mayrig Restaurant, Beirut, Lebanon
We all know about the devastating explosions which occurred in Beirut on August 4th. Buildings and businesses in ruins, lives lost. Mayrig, Aline Kamakian’s restaurant…
Chef Dan Janjigian’s Kofta
The following story and recipe come from Chef Dan Janjigian, as a special to the Armenian Mirror-Spectator. As soon as I read his story, I…
Chef George Duran shares his mother’s Grape Leaf Sarma recipe!
I’ve been a fan of Chef George Duran, even before I learned he is Armenian. Once that was revealed, I was even more interested in…
“Dzvov Lobi” or Havgitov Lupia, a Green Bean and Egg recipe from Lucine Kasbarian
The recipe for Green Beans and Eggs (Dzvov Lobi or Havgitov Lupia), was sent to me by Lucine Kasbarian who first sampled it in Sisian, Armenia. She…