Desserts & Sweets

Baghaj, Bagharj, Pagharch, Nazook, Katah – are they different or one in the same?

According to Irina Petrosian, author of “Armenian Food: Fact, Fiction and Folklore” bagharj is defined as an 'unleavened flatbread made…

4 years ago

Post-Thanksgiving Pumpkin Purée & Pumpkin Custard

In late October, my friend Linda gifted me with two small pie pumpkins – not pumpkin pies, but pumpkins from…

4 years ago

A Recipe Request for Sweet Tarkhana – Grape Juice Pudding

Over the years I’ve received numerous requests to help find family-favorite Armenian recipes. With each request, I did my best…

4 years ago

“The Prince of Wentworth Street” and recipe for Basstuk – or Bastekh (Fruit Juice Pudding)

I just finished reading a book called “The Prince of Wentworth Street” by John Christie. Doug read it first, then…

4 years ago

Grandma Mary’s Delightful Cake (or Church Delight Cake)

Grandma Mary’s Delightful Cake (or Church Delight Cake)  By Christine Vartanian Datian This recipe is featured in the Collections from the…

4 years ago

Father’s Day Ice Cream Surprise

This year poses a different scenario for Father’s Day. Undoubtedly there will be barbecues, weather-permitting, and other ways to show…

4 years ago

Zucchini-Pecan Muffins

It was as though I'd received a mystery food basket - you know, like the ones chefs receive on the…

4 years ago

Apple-Spice Granola Bars

After examining the contents of the pantry, I realized there were enough ingredients to make homemade granola. It’s not exactly…

4 years ago

Blueberry Buckle

I know this is The Armenian Kitchen website, however the following recipe, Blueberry Buckle, is not Armenian. It was, however,…

5 years ago

“A Hundred Years and Still Cooking” Cookbook

I love a good cookbook, especially those created by church organizations, and if it’s an Armenian church cookbook, even better!…

5 years ago

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