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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…
More on Hoom Kufteh
Last week we posted a recipe and video for making “Hoom Kufteh”. We received a number of comments, and an e-mail from Tom Merjanian, who provided…
Hoom Kufteh (Armenian Sashimi?) With VIDEO!
Tired of cooking? Here’s the ultimate uncooked Armenian delicacy. Some call it hoom kufteh, some call it chi kufteh, while others call if keyma. Armenians…
Harissa, Herriseh, Keshkeg – Armenian-Style Stew
No matter what you call this dish, it’s one of the best stick-to-your-ribs winter meals ever! I can recall Yeranuhe Nanny making herriseh with lamb…
Roejig – a Grape Juice and Walnut Delight
I recently received a comment from reader Carol on the post, “Bastegh is the only Nanny Candy worth eating…”. She’s been looking for a recipe…