Tired of cooking? Here’s the ultimate uncooked Armenian delicacy. Some call it hoom kufteh, some call it chi kufteh, while others call if keyma. Armenians…
Browsing Category Appetizers
Eggplant -or in my case- Zucchini relish
I don’t use eggplant in my home recipes. As I’ve noted, my husband is allergic to it. So I always substitute zucchini for the eggplant….
POM reading
Doug and I have been writing this blog for 6 months now – a great experience all around. We’ve gotten inquiries from numerous readers, and…
Muhammara (Roasted Red Pepper & Pine Nut Spread)
Muhammara My husband, Douglas, is cursed with an Armenian double-whammy. Not only is he allergic to eggplant, an Armenian staple, he’s also allergic to walnuts,…
Tourshi (Tourshou)- Armenian Pickled Vegetables
When our daughter was in college in Tampa, we often made the tedious 4-hour drive to visit. It was always worth it to spend even…
Coriander and Cilantro – One Plant – Two Incredible Flavors – plus a recipe for Cilantro-Tahini Dip!
What do coriander and cilantro have in common? They come from the same plant. Top of plate: Cilantro; Bottom of plate: Coriander seeds What’s different…
Midia Dolma: Armenian Stuffed Mussels
My first encounter with midia dolma was in autumn 1968 at an upscale Armenian wedding reception on Long Island. It wasn’t a large affair, but…
