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…
Browsing Category Appetizers
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…
Zucchini Yogurt Tahini Dip
Zucchini Yogurt Tahini Dip It’s the height of vegetable-growing in south Florida. Locally-grown tomatoes, strawberries and zucchini are at their peak right now. The best…
Muhammara made with red pepper paste – a really easy version!
I’m always amazed when I get an Armenian Kitchen email from someone I knew from my childhood. One such email reached me recently from John,…
Spiced Red Lentil Dip-or-Spread
Doug and I were invited to a ‘Super Bowl’ dinner last Sunday, even though we never actually planned to watch or discuss the game. It…
The Debut of the Refurbished Shish Kebab Machine
Our saga began when Doug and I decided to present our family’s shish kebab machine to our daughter and her husband. The wedding is behind…
How to make Midia Dolma using pre-cooked, frozen mussels with their shells, packed in brine …
Our summer in the Catskill Mountains, to date, has been glorious and relaxing – well, up to a point. Remember, there is a wedding taking…
Feta and Potato Patties
If you’re looking for an easy appetizer or side dish that doesn’t require a lot of work, try these tasty morsels which combine freshly mashed…
Baked Mussels with Herbed Butter
I LOVE mussels! Easy Midia Dolma Midia dolma is my absolute favorite food, but I also favor a steaming bowl of mussels in a buttery…