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,…
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!
Armenians and Middle Easterners have been pickling vegetables (toorshi, tourshi, or torshi) for thousands of years. Some say this method has been a most- effective…
Armenian Mixed Vegetable Dolma – a recipe from The Gutsy Gourmet
Today’s post features an updated version of Armenian dolma created by the late Dr. Harold H. “Buzz” Baxter. This and more of his family’s recipes…
Some Traditional Armenian recipes to serve in celebration of the New Year and Armenian Christmas!
Just when you thought the excessive, festive eating and drinking was behind you, a new year (and a new decade) – plus Armenian Christmas follow…