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…
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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…
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 and buy it. Such was…
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 the Florida Armenians group. At…
Lamb Meatballs with Pomegranate Glaze – a tasty holiday appetizer!
Armenian Christmas is almost here! Two recipes which are must-haves for Armenian Christmas Eve and Armenian Christmas Day include Nevik (spelling varies!) and Anoush Abour. Nevik,…
Layered Middle Eastern Mazza (Salad) by Christine Datian
When it comes to cooking, Christine Datian has a way of creating recipes that pleases one’s senses. It’s been said that one ‘eats with their…
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 in recipes, so this giant…
Hye Tea Social – a 10-year tradition at St. Leon Armenian Church, NJ
My sister, Dawn, and brother-in-law, Ara, visited us in Florida last week. They brought several gifts as a way to thank us for our hospitality…
Slow Roasted Tomatoes with Za’atar
Flashback to the 1950’s: When we were very young, my sister and I would accompany our mother, grandmother, and aunt to the farmer’s market in…
Lemon Yogurt Hummus by Christine Datian
Christine Datian’s Lemon Yogurt Hummus Christine Datian has come to my rescue! Little did she know, but I’ve been swamped this week helping with an…