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…
“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….
Some Traditional Armenian recipes to serve in celebration of the New Year and Armenian Christmas!
Just when you thought the excessive, festive eating and drinking was behind you, a new year (and a new decade) – plus Armenian Christmas follow…
Dried Fruit Compote – a Quick and Easy Dessert!
Looking for a dessert that can be prepared in a jiffy? Try this quick and easy Dried Fruit Compote. The culinary definition of compote states…
Nammoura – a (Slightly) Healthier Version – and two more recipes
I have to admit I haven’t been cooking as much as usual for the past week, and for that I have no excuse. But then…
Gluten-free Chickpea-Cardamom-Tahini ‘Pie’: An Accidental Recipe
Aram, our recent house guest, is on a gluten-free diet.While he and his wife Tricia were here, Aram and I experimented making a gluten-free crust…
Chickpea-Tahini and Brown Rice Pie
If you’re looking for a hearty, nourishing meal that satisfies a Lenten, vegetarian, and/or vegan diet, this just might be the one! The hearty crust…
The Feast of St. Sarkis, the Authentic St. Sarkis Halva Recipe, and other traditional recipes from Sonia Tashjian
The Feast of Saint Sarkis is a moveable celebration. Saint Sarkis, the Warrior, is one of the most venerated Armenian saints and is considered the patron…
Two Traditional Armenian Recipes to ring-in the New Year
To get you into the spirit of a new year, I felt it appropriate to re-post two traditional Armenian recipes: Anoush Abour (literally meaning ‘sweet…