Recipe requests keep coming in….. The latest request came from R.J. who wrote, “Hi Robyn, My grandmother use to make something called, “Chord-Meese” (phonetic). It…
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Homemade Basterma – a 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 of Queensland, Australia. He requested…
The Failed Manti
Every summer Doug and I make a point of cooking as much of our frozen foods as possible. In the coastal south, tropical conditions can…
An Armenian Christening – and- a 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; Godfather Aram Aslanian, and Godmother…
Mothers – and their (Yalanchi) Recipes- are Special!
We’ve been trying to do our part by helping to preserve treasured recipes passed down to family, friends and to so many of you readers…
Introducing an Armenian dish to an otherwise very American picnic
Picnics are a way of life in South Florida from autumn through springtime. Forget the summer – it’s way too hot and rainy to be…
Siserov Kufteh (Seesere Kufta)- Chick Pea Kufteh
Lucine Kasbarian’s father, CK Garabed, is searching for Siserov Kufteh, a Dikranagerdtsi recipe, which is served primarily during Lent. He stated, “Most Armenians make Topig,…
Shish Kebab (Khorovatz)- The Video Sequel!
Last summer, we got the bright idea to enter a shish kebab video in a national lamb-cooking contest. We figured our pomegranate-marinated recipe was a…
Onnik Dinkjian’s Kavourma
Like many Armenian food terms, Kavourma can mean something different depending on the region or even village your family comes from. It’s always some form of cooked lamb, but…
Surum — Homemade Pasta with Yogurt-Garlic Sauce
Every once in a while a reader will ask for a specific recipe that stumps us. This time the request came from distinguished author, physician, and…