This past summer, Stacey P., a former resident of Ohio, wrote asking if I’d ever heard of a recipe called “Mushroom-Nuts”, an appetizer she’d sampled…
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Another Sweet Potato Hummus Recipe
When I posted the recent recipe for Sweet Potato Hummus, I didn’t have the recipe that our hostess, Bonnie, prepared – so I created and shared my…
Another Kind of Hummus
In mid-September, friends (and fellow bloggers) Bonnie and David invited Doug and me to dinner to catch up on our summer travels. Bonnie, who loves to…
Tabbouleh vs. Eech: Is there a Difference?
Here’s where the debate begins. Is there a difference between tabbouleh and eech? Some say there is a difference; others say they are one-in-the-same.Ask a…
Goat Cheese with Fig Preserves – a perfect match!
If you can’t find certain Armenian food products in a Middle Eastern store, your best-bet is to attend a food festival at the nearest Armenian…
Cilantro and Coriander Revisted
Last month several us of got together for lunch to celebrate my aunt Arpie’s birthday. In front of the Chow Thai restaurant, Boca Raton, FL…
Topik – an Easy Version for Lent!
When I wrote about the Lenten appetizer “Topig” (Topik) two years ago, I linked my story to blogger Joumana’s site (TasteofBeirut.com) since she had already…
Midia Dolma – A big hit at St. Nersess Seminary Christmas Party
Early last December I received an email from reader Karen who had an urgent request for a Midia Dolma recipe. Midia Dolma prepared at St….
Baba Ghanoush
Numerous Armenian recipes contain eggplant in one way or another. Naturally, reader Eric Ruttum figured our website was the place to go to find a baba…
Salmon Mousse
On a recent Saturday evening, friends Hap and Elaine joined us for dinner. The dinner menu started with Elaine’s special appetizer, salmon mousse. Elaine Oksner and Hap…