Four years ago, Doug asked if I’d be interested in an Instant Pot (pressure cooker) for Christmas. My ears heard ‘Crock Pot’, to which I…
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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…
Jajuk: A Chilled Yogurt and Cucumber Soup
When I think of summer, cucumbers come to mind – as in “cool as a cucumber.” The high-water content of the cucumber provides a moist,…
Lena Tashjian’s Toorshi (Pickled Vegetables) Recipe – and – video!
Christine Datian contributed the following piece to The Armenian Mirror-Spectator last April, and has offered to share it with The Armenian Kitchen. Thank you, Christine!…
Mshosh, Lentils and Dried Fruit from Lena Tashjian
Ever since my copy of Lena Tashjian’s ‘The Vegan Armenian Kitchen Cookbook’ arrived last week, I’ve been carefully studying every recipe. I already make a…
‘Armenian Blistered Eggplant Dip’, aka Baba Ghanoush or Moutabal – a Lenten recipe
Back in December we were pleased to see a recipe for ‘Armenian Blistered Eggplant Dip’ by Dayana Sarkisova in the Washington Post. Why did this…
Cheesy-Basterma Fillo Cups: A Tasty Little Appetizer
I’m a big fan of American-Greek chef, author Diane Kochilas. I watch her cooking show, ‘My Greek Table’, with great admiration. She’s talented, witty, and…
Spinach Borani (Burani), a Persian Dip or Meal Accompaniment
For Father’s Day weekend, Doug and I spent time in Greenville, SC, a vibrant southern city. We’d heard a lot of wonderful things about Greenville…
Avocado Hummus, a classic dish at Momed Restaurant, Beverly Hills, CA
The back yard of our second house in south Florida was a small garden of Eden. We had a prolific mango tree, 2 abundant avocado…
Mama Ghanoush – Zucchini Dip!
Doug likes to browse through Middle Eastern restaurant menus online. One day he showed me an amazing menu, each dish sounding more incredible than the…