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Sour Spinach and RiceSour Spinach and Rice

Sour Spinach and Rice

Over the past year or more, Pat and John Nashmy have been kind enough to share several of their favorite…

13 years ago
Michink – Median Day of LentMichink – Median Day of Lent

Michink – Median Day of Lent

What is Mid-Lent – Michink?   Michink falls on a Wednesday. It is not a feast day. The same Wednesday…

13 years ago
Topik – an Easy Version for Lent!Topik – an Easy Version for Lent!

Topik – an Easy Version for Lent!

When I wrote about the Lenten appetizer “Topig” (Topik) two years ago, I linked my story to blogger Joumana's site…

13 years ago
Mock Kheyma, a Lenten treatMock Kheyma, a Lenten treat

Mock Kheyma, Lenten treat

Mock Kheyma Kheyma, a.k.a.Hoom or Chee Kufteh is one of those foods that is very personal. Since folks can be…

13 years ago

Recipe Request: Chamanichur

Reader, Bob, is looking for a recipe his maternal grandmother used to make called ‘chamanichur’. When he presented his request,…

13 years ago
Lemony Artichokes, Potatoes and DillLemony Artichokes, Potatoes and Dill

Lemony Artichokes, Potatoes and Dill

The Lenten season is upon us once again. Keeping this in mind, here is a filling, refreshing Lenten dish consisting…

13 years ago
Lucine Kasbarian’s Swiss Chard Lentil SoupLucine Kasbarian’s Swiss Chard Lentil Soup

Lucine Kasbarian’s Swiss Chard Lentil Soup

My friend, Lucine Kasbarian (author, writer, and illustrator), sent me her recipe for Swiss chard lentil soup. She asked me…

13 years ago
Gatnabour – Armenian Rice PuddingGatnabour – Armenian Rice Pudding

Gatnabour – Armenian Rice Pudding

After dealing with some heavy-duty dental work this past week, I was only able to eat very soft foods for…

13 years ago

Khashlama, newly discovered, very old Armenian recipe

Have you ever heard Khashlama (Hashlama)? I hadn't, until recently.  Khashlama, simply put, is a boiled meat dish, generally beef…

13 years ago
Midia Dolma – A big hit at St. Nersess Seminary Christmas PartyMidia Dolma – A big hit at St. Nersess Seminary Christmas Party

Midia Dolma – A big hit at St. Nersess Seminary Christmas Party

Early last December I received an email from reader Karen who had an urgent request for a Midia Dolma recipe.…

13 years ago