Cardamom is a spice most folks associate with cookies, but it’s also used to enhance coffee, fruit salad, or meats. Its scent can be overpowering,…
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It’s Christmas Baking Time!
Kahke Flour…check. Sugar…check. Butter…double-check – and don’t forget the kadaif dough! It’s time to roll up your sleeves and start baking your favorite holiday sweets. Need…
Cream Filling for Kadaif
Kadaif is one of those desserts that’s easier to make than you’d think. It can be filled with cheese, nuts, or a creamy mixture. After…
A Uniquely Armenian Gift Idea
It’s Christmas shopping time! Are you looking for that special stocking-stuffer gift? Here’s something new – a refrigerator magnet – but, it’s not just any magnet. This…
Christine Datian’s Red Lentil Soup
It’s December in Florida. The outside temperature has finally dipped below 80°F during the day, while the evenings are a comfortable 60°. I planned on…
Potato-Green Bean Bulgur Pilaf
When Gloria Hachigian-Ericsen asked me if I had a bulgur recipe that includes potatoes, onions, tomato, and green beans, I chuckled to myself. What Musa…
Nut-filled Kadaif (Kinaffeh)
Doug and I did not host this year’s Thanksgiving gathering. For the first time in many years, we were someone else’s guests. It was quite a welcome change. The…
Thanksgiving Recipes Showcase our Armenian Heritage
Thanksgiving is a decidedly American holiday highlighted by the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and football games. Golden, overstuffed turkeys, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and green bean casseroles will…
St. David Women’s Guild members get a taste of Musa Dagh
When I was asked to do a presentation for the Women’s Guild of St. David Armenian Church in Boca Raton, FL, I was honored. The…
Farro – An Ancient Grain Making a Come-back
I was excited to find farro in one of my favorite Italian markets recently. Never heard of farro? Don’t feel badly, you’re not the only…