This past summer, Stacey P., a former resident of Ohio, wrote asking if I’d ever heard of a recipe called “Mushroom-Nuts”, an appetizer she’d sampled…
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Topik – an Easy Version for Lent!
When I wrote about the Lenten appetizer “Topig” (Topik) two years ago, I linked my story to blogger Joumana’s site (TasteofBeirut.com) since she had already…
Gatnabour – Armenian Rice Pudding
After dealing with some heavy-duty dental work this past week, I was only able to eat very soft foods for a few days. This presented…
Dog-Days of Summer Delightful Dessert
Boy is it HOT outside! No baking for me, that’s for sure. Instead, I’m concocting a cool, smooth, refreshing dessert with a few simple ingredients….
The Perfect Pilaf (video!)
Confession: I’m a pot peeker. At least, I used to be. For many years, my pilaf-making was hampered by my natural curiosity as well as…
How to Make Rose Water
While most of the U.S. is digging out from excessive snowfall, South Florida lawns are green, flowers are blooming, and we’re walking around in shorts….
Dolma Deconstructed
Deconstructed Dolma I love stuffed vegetables. I love them even more when someone else does the stuffing. All that mixing and scooping can be a…
Armenian coffee: A soorj of delight. (With VIDEO!)
Like so many adult indulgences, Armenian coffee is an acquired taste — and I’m glad I finally acquired it, although it’s only an occasional treat…
Boozy Strawberries- Armenian style
The first time I met Marian Amiraian, she tricked me. She invited me to her home for lunch. After a satisfying meal, she served not…
Tourshi (Tourshou)- Armenian Pickled Vegetables
When our daughter was in college in Tampa, we often made the tedious 4-hour drive to visit. It was always worth it to spend even…