Appetizers

‘Armenian Blistered Eggplant Dip’, aka Baba Ghanoush or Moutabal – a Lenten recipe‘Armenian Blistered Eggplant Dip’, aka Baba Ghanoush or Moutabal – a Lenten recipe

‘Armenian Blistered Eggplant Dip’, aka Baba Ghanoush or Moutabal – Lenten recipe

Back in December we were pleased to see a recipe for ‘Armenian Blistered Eggplant Dip’ by Dayana Sarkisova in the…

5 years ago
Cheesy-Basterma Fillo Cups: A Tasty Little AppetizerCheesy-Basterma Fillo Cups: A Tasty Little Appetizer

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…

6 years ago
Spinach Borani (Burani), a Persian Dip or Meal AccompanimentSpinach Borani (Burani), a Persian Dip or Meal Accompaniment

Spinach Borani (Burani), 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…

6 years ago
Avocado Hummus, a classic dish at Momed Restaurant, Beverly Hills, CAAvocado Hummus, a classic dish at Momed Restaurant, Beverly Hills, CA

Avocado Hummus, 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…

7 years ago
Mama Ghanoush – Zucchini Dip!Mama Ghanoush – Zucchini Dip!

Mama Ghanoush – Zucchini Dip!

Doug likes to browse through Middle Eastern restaurant menus online. One day he showed me an amazing menu, each dish…

7 years ago
Roasted Grape Tomatoes with Pomegranate Molasses DrizzleRoasted Grape Tomatoes with Pomegranate Molasses Drizzle

Roasted Grape Tomatoes with Pomegranate Molasses Drizzle

I can’t help myself. Whenever I see a grocery store item that’s boasting ‘Buy-One-Get-One-Free’, aka BOGO, I’m going to cave-in…

7 years ago
An Easy, Summertime Labneh Recipe from Chef John MinasAn Easy, Summertime Labneh Recipe from Chef John Minas

An Easy, Summertime Labneh Recipe from Chef John Minas

In 2011, Doug and I were introduced to Chef John Minas by way of Taniel Koushakjian, founder and editor-in-chief of…

7 years ago
Lamb Meatballs with Pomegranate Glaze – a tasty holiday appetizer!Lamb Meatballs with Pomegranate Glaze – a tasty holiday appetizer!

Lamb Meatballs with Pomegranate Glaze – tasty holiday appetizer!

Armenian Christmas is almost here!   Two recipes which are must-haves for Armenian Christmas Eve and Armenian Christmas Day include…

7 years ago
Layered Middle Eastern Mazza (Salad)Layered Middle Eastern Mazza (Salad)

Layered Middle Eastern Mazza (Salad)

When it comes to cooking, Christine Datian has a way of creating recipes that pleases one’s senses.   It’s been…

7 years ago
Spinach – Stuffed Baby Bella MushroomsSpinach – Stuffed Baby Bella Mushrooms

Spinach – Stuffed Baby Bella Mushrooms

I couldn’t resist buying an over-sized box of gorgeous baby Portobello mushrooms the other day. I figured mushrooms always cook-down…

8 years ago