Classic

Sini Kufteh (Oven-Baked Kufteh)

Baked Sini Kufteh In the past the Armenian Kitchen has prepared kufteh in two ways – heart-healthy, and kufteh deconstructed. One…

13 years ago

It’s Christmas Baking Time!

Kahke Flour…check. Sugar…check. Butter…double-check – and don’t forget the kadaif dough! It’s time to roll up your sleeves and start baking…

13 years ago

Nut-filled Kadaif (Kinaffeh)

Doug and I did not host this year's Thanksgiving gathering. For the first time in  many years, we were someone else's guests. It…

13 years ago

Katah (Gata) with Filling

A request came from Azam for filled katah (gata). His description was a bit vague, but I managed to find…

13 years ago

Tolma Festival, Armenia

On several occasions, we’ve written about the fine art of dolma-making, the traditional Armenian stuffed meal. We’ve made dolma the…

13 years ago

The Perfect Pilaf (video!)

Confession: I'm a pot peeker. At least, I used to be. For many years, my pilaf-making was hampered by my…

14 years ago

Chor Mees (Dried Meat)

Recipe requests keep coming in….. The latest request came from R.J. who wrote, “Hi Robyn, My grandmother use to make…

14 years ago

Homemade Basterma – Labor of Love

Not everyone is fortunate enough to have a Middle Eastern store nearby to purchase ready-to-eat favorites. Just ask reader Mario…

14 years ago

The Failed Manti

Every summer Doug and I make a point of cooking as much of our frozen foods as possible. In the…

14 years ago

An Armenian Christening – and- traditional recipe, Hassa

There’s nothing more glorious than the birth of a child. Our daughter Mandy's christening - May,1982. Father Paree Metjian officiates;…

15 years ago

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