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Ghapama – Stuffed, baked Pumpkin, Kef-style with a songGhapama – Stuffed, baked Pumpkin, Kef-style with a song

Ghapama – Stuffed, baked Pumpkin, Kef-style with song

I started writing a ghapama blog item several months ago, but ended up putting the story on the back burner…

3 years ago
Ani Ehramjian’s Instant Pot Yalanchi (Stuffed Grape Leaves)Ani Ehramjian’s Instant Pot Yalanchi (Stuffed Grape Leaves)

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…

4 years ago
Chef Dan Janjigian’s KoftaChef Dan Janjigian’s Kofta

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…

5 years ago
Chef George Duran shares his mother’s Grape Leaf Sarma recipe!Chef George Duran shares his mother’s Grape Leaf Sarma recipe!

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…

5 years ago
Jajuk: A Chilled Yogurt and Cucumber SoupJajuk: A Chilled Yogurt and Cucumber Soup

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…

5 years ago
Stanley’s Shish Kebab & Baked Lamb ShanksStanley’s Shish Kebab & Baked Lamb Shanks

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.…

5 years ago
Can’t get enough of Parsley, Onions, and Eggs? You’re not the only one!Can’t get enough of Parsley, Onions, and Eggs? You’re not the only one!

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…

5 years ago
Lena Tashjian’s Toorshi (Pickled Vegetables) Recipe – and – video!Lena Tashjian’s Toorshi (Pickled Vegetables) Recipe – and – video!

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…

5 years ago
Armenian Mixed Vegetable Dolma – a recipe from The Gutsy GourmetArmenian Mixed Vegetable Dolma – a recipe from The Gutsy Gourmet

Armenian Mixed Vegetable Dolma – 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…

5 years ago