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Douzma Season is Here! (VIDEO)Douzma Season is Here! (VIDEO)

Douzma Season is Here! (VIDEO)

It’s nearing the end of October, hurricane season is almost over, the temperature in South Florida has dropped into the…

13 years ago
Zucchini Pancakes- An Adapazari FavoriteZucchini Pancakes- An Adapazari Favorite

Zucchini Pancakes- An Adapazari Favorite

When I reached out to my readers in search of foods native to Adapazar, no one responded – until now.…

14 years ago
The Perfect Pilaf (video!)The Perfect Pilaf (video!)

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…

14 years ago
Gouvedge, Nashmy-StyleGouvedge, Nashmy-Style

Gouvedge, Nashmy-Style

John and Pat Nashmy of North Jersey share the same love of Armenian-Assyrian-Middle Eastern food as we do. Pat, who…

14 years ago
Homemade Basterma – a Labor of LoveHomemade Basterma – a Labor of Love

Homemade Basterma – Labor of Love

Not everyone is fortunate enough to have a Middle Eastern store nearby to purchase ready-to-eat favorites. Just ask reader Mario…

14 years ago
The Kardashian sisters make Armenian PancakesThe Kardashian sisters make Armenian Pancakes

The Kardashian sisters make Armenian Pancakes

Did you ever wonder what Kim, Kourtney, and Khloe Kardashian like to cook? Apparently millions of people do. They have…

15 years ago
Shish Kebab (Khorovatz)- The Video Sequel!Shish Kebab (Khorovatz)- The Video Sequel!

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…

15 years ago
Harissa, Herriseh, Keshkeg – Armenian-Style StewHarissa, Herriseh, Keshkeg – Armenian-Style Stew

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…

15 years ago
Roejig – a Grape Juice and Walnut DelightRoejig – a Grape Juice and Walnut Delight

Roejig – 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…

15 years ago
Eating well means eating “gud” – Roasted Pumpkin SeedsEating well means eating “gud” – Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Eating well means eating “gud” – Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds (aka 'Gud') When we were kids, a bowl of roasted pumpkin seeds (what Armenians called "gud") always…

15 years ago