I started writing a ghapama blog item several months ago, but ended up putting the story on the back burner when I realized I wouldn’t…
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Ani Ehramjian’s Instant Pot Yalanchi (Stuffed Grape Leaves)
Four years ago, Doug asked if I’d be interested in an Instant Pot (pressure cooker) for Christmas. My ears heard ‘Crock Pot’, to which I…
‘Zoom Cooking’ with Chef Serge Madikians: Tabouleh and Ja’Jik!
For my birthday this year, my daughter Mandy and son-in-law Ron, presented me with a special gift – a ZOOM cooking class with Chef Serge…
Chef Dan Janjigian’s Kofta
The following story and recipe come from Chef Dan Janjigian, as a special to the Armenian Mirror-Spectator. As soon as I read his story, I…
Chef George Duran shares his mother’s Grape Leaf Sarma recipe!
I’ve been a fan of Chef George Duran, even before I learned he is Armenian. Once that was revealed, I was even more interested in…
Jajuk: A Chilled Yogurt and Cucumber Soup
When I think of summer, cucumbers come to mind – as in “cool as a cucumber.” The high-water content of the cucumber provides a moist,…
Stanley’s Shish Kebab & Baked Lamb Shanks
Stanley Kooyumjian’s story and recipes recently appeared in The Armenian Mirror-Spectator. I share this with you, thanks to Christine Datian. Stanley Kooyumjian’s story:The original concept…
Can’t get enough of Parsley, Onions, and Eggs? You’re not the only one!
I’m re-posting a story from the early days of The Armenian Kitchen. This time it’s a Dikranagerdsi favorite – ‘Sokhov Boghdonosov Dabag’ (Parsley, Onions, and Eggs)…
Lena Tashjian’s Toorshi (Pickled Vegetables) Recipe – and – video!
Christine Datian contributed the following piece to The Armenian Mirror-Spectator last April, and has offered to share it with The Armenian Kitchen. Thank you, Christine!…
Armenian Mixed Vegetable Dolma – a recipe from The Gutsy Gourmet
Today’s post, which Christine Datian recently submitted to The Armenian Mirror Spectator, features an updated version of Armenian dolma created by the late Dr. Harold…