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The Debut of the Refurbished Shish Kebab MachineThe Debut of the Refurbished Shish Kebab Machine

The Debut of the Refurbished Shish Kebab Machine

Our saga began when Doug and I decided to present our family’s shish kebab machine to our daughter and her…

9 years ago
How to make Midia Dolma using pre-cooked, frozen mussels with their shells, packed in brine …How to make Midia Dolma using pre-cooked, frozen mussels with their shells, packed in brine …

How to make Midia Dolma using pre-cooked, frozen mussels with their shells, packed in brine …

Our summer in the Catskill Mountains, to date, has been glorious and relaxing – well, up to a point. Remember,…

9 years ago
A Shish Kebab Machine Wedding Gift and RecipeA Shish Kebab Machine Wedding Gift and Recipe

A Shish Kebab Machine Wedding Gift and Recipe

Robyn’s parents, Mary and Andy Dabbakian, flew down for a visit soon after we moved to Florida in 1978. We…

9 years ago
Traditional Armenian Salads by Sonia TashjianTraditional Armenian Salads by Sonia Tashjian

Traditional Armenian Salads by Sonia Tashjian

According to Sonia Tashjian, "When preparing salads, contemporary nutritionists suggest using fewer, rather than more, ingredients. It is no surprise…

9 years ago
Making Dolma using Dried Eggplant SkinsMaking Dolma using Dried Eggplant Skins

Making Dolma using Dried Eggplant Skins

At times, it’s not easy to find dried eggplant skins. In October, I happened to be in the heart of…

9 years ago
Can’t Get Enough Lahmajoun!Can’t Get Enough Lahmajoun!

Can’t Get Enough Lahmajoun!

Doug felt like having homemade pizza for dinner, but I didn’t feel like messing around making dough from scratch because…

10 years ago
Left-over Lentil-Bulgur Kuftas, the Armenian ‘Breakfast of Champions’?!?Left-over Lentil-Bulgur Kuftas, the Armenian ‘Breakfast of Champions’?!?

Left-over Lentil-Bulgur Kuftas, the Armenian ‘Breakfast of Champions’?!?

I am pleased to report that the lentil-bulgur kuftas were well-received at our Womens’ Guild Welcome-Back luncheon this past weekend.…

10 years ago
Our Shish Kebab (Khorovatz) recipe and video is a big hit on YouTubeOur Shish Kebab (Khorovatz) recipe and video is a big hit on YouTube

Our Shish Kebab (Khorovatz) recipe and video is big hit on YouTube

I got a jolt the other day when I turned on my computer. Luckily, it was good jolt: YouTube sent…

10 years ago
‘Spas’ – Madzoon (Yogurt) Soup with Grains‘Spas’ – Madzoon (Yogurt) Soup with Grains

‘Spas’ – Madzoon (Yogurt) Soup with Grains

Just as we arrived in Yerevan, Doug began to feel down-right rotten due to a nasty head cold. Besides needing…

10 years ago
White Bean, Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato PlakiWhite Bean, Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Plaki

White Bean, Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Plaki

Meat was a luxury menu item when my mother was growing up, so legumes and grains were commonplace fare in…

10 years ago