Appetizers

Chickpea Lentil Burgers with Yogurt-Tahini sauceChickpea Lentil Burgers with Yogurt-Tahini sauce

Chickpea Lentil Burgers with Yogurt-Tahini sauce

We’re eating a lot less meat these days - yes, that even includes lamb. We haven’t become vegetarians, but we’re…

11 years ago
Lamb Meatballs with Yogurt SauceLamb Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce

Lamb Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce

This year most of my immediate family will be spending Christmas with us in sunny south Florida. It’s the first…

11 years ago
It’s Pumpkin Time!It’s Pumpkin Time!

It’s Pumpkin Time!

Reader Karen emailed me a newsletter from the Seroonian Armenian Community Center, (outside of Philadelphia, PA.) which read: “Come to…

11 years ago
Remembering a song about “roc” that’s definitely rolledRemembering a song about “roc” that’s definitely rolled

Remembering song about “roc” that’s definitely rolled

I first heard a scratchy 78-rpm recording of Slim Gaillard singing Yep-Roc Heresay when I was a kid. I hadn’t…

12 years ago
Avocado HummusAvocado Hummus

Avocado Hummus

There’s no better gift to give (or receive) than fruit that is home-grown.  Doug and I were the fortunate recipients…

12 years ago
Mutabal – Beet Dip or SpreadMutabal – Beet Dip or Spread

Mutabal – Beet Dip or Spread

When I posted a recipe for baba ganoush, someone commented that they only knew the recipe as ‘mutabal’. I suppose…

12 years ago
Food in the News: ChickpeasFood in the News: Chickpeas

Food in the News: Chickpeas

How cool is this? In order to keep up with America’s love affair with hummus, former tobacco fields in the…

12 years ago
Deviled EggsDeviled Eggs

Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggs are not an Armenian recipe, but that doesn’t mean we don’t like them. My Aunt Arpie, a terrific…

12 years ago
Penerli (Fried Cheese Boreg – or Armenian Fried Ravioli)Penerli (Fried Cheese Boreg – or Armenian Fried Ravioli)

Penerli (Fried Cheese Boreg – or Armenian Fried Ravioli)

I have been remiss in posting a recipe for Penerli, a fried cheese boreg, sent to me ages ago from…

12 years ago
Chaimen DipChaimen Dip

Chaimen Dip

I know you’re familiar with basturma – the dried, spice-covered meat cut paper thin, and served with pita bread or…

12 years ago