According to Irina Petrosian, author of “Armenian Food: Fact, Fiction and Folklore” bagharj is defined as an ‘unleavened flatbread made without salt’. As much as…
Browsing Category Desserts & Sweets
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 which pies – or other…
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 to track down the recipe…
“The Prince of Wentworth Street” and a 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 passed it along to me….
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 Grapevine Cookbook, published by the…
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 love and appreciation to one’s…
Zucchini-Pecan Muffins
It was as though I’d received a mystery food basket – you know, like the ones chefs receive on the Food Network show ‘Chopped’. I…
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 healthy, but I’d like to…
Blueberry Buckle
I know this is The Armenian Kitchen website, however the following recipe, Blueberry Buckle, is not Armenian. It was, however, made by an Armenian (me)…
“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! When Christine Datian informed me…