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Gouvedge: Lamb, veggies — and memories

Doug’s cousin, Alice Bakalian, sent us the gouvedge recipe of his mother’s family. Alice remembers her sister, Rose Shamlian, making…

16 years ago
The ARAM SandwichThe ARAM Sandwich

The ARAM Sandwich

ARAM Sandwiches? NY delis, and some trendy restaurants in major cities name food items after celebrities - The Humphrey Bogart…

16 years ago
Pork: The other Armenian meatPork: The other Armenian meat

Pork: The other Armenian meat

Cubed pork marinating We went to a local barbecue joint last week with our favorite dining-out partners. They're both Jewish…

16 years ago
Watermelon is a big Armenian traditionWatermelon is a big Armenian tradition

Watermelon is big Armenian tradition

If I say "Armenian fruit," you say... Apricot? Pomegranate? Quince? All good answers. But why not watermelon? Melons of various…

16 years ago
Banerov Hatz, a Cheese-Onion FlatbreadBanerov Hatz, a Cheese-Onion Flatbread

Banerov Hatz, Cheese-Onion Flatbread

There is one bread that my grandmother, Yeranuhe Nanny, made that was truly outstanding -- Banerov Hatz (Cheese-Onion Flatbread) --…

16 years ago
Hamburger or lamb burger? No contest!Hamburger or lamb burger? No contest!

Hamburger or lamb burger? No contest!

Lule Kebab and Vegetables on the grill Sometimes meals just sort-of happen. I was in the supermarket the other day,…

16 years ago
Lavash- Armenian Cracker BreadLavash- Armenian Cracker Bread

Lavash- Armenian Cracker Bread

We never heard the word lavash outside Armenian circles until just a few years ago.Now, it pops up everywhere from…

16 years ago
Make your next chicken crispy outside — and Armenian insideMake your next chicken crispy outside — and Armenian inside

Make your next chicken crispy outside — and Armenian inside

Roasted chicken…boring. Roasted chicken with Armenian Stuffing…something special. Don’t get me wrong, I love roasted chicken. My mother made the…

16 years ago
Mujadarah, our favorite adopted lentil dishMujadarah, our favorite adopted lentil dish

Mujadarah, our favorite adopted lentil dish

In June of 2001, my husband and I went to Paris to visit his cousin Arsene Dirkelessian. Before we arrived,…

16 years ago
Dolma, the Armenian meal in a vegetableDolma, the Armenian meal in a vegetable

Dolma, the Armenian meal in vegetable

If there’s anything Armenians love to stuff more than their tummies, it’s vegetables. Sure, we’ll stuff just about any part…

16 years ago