Christmas is a time filled with holiday cheer – and- holiday desserts. Cookies are bountiful, but I’m on cookie-overload after the cookie-exchange party! We were…
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Christmas is Armenian cookie time!
OK, really — anytime is Armenian cookie time. But… When I think of a Thanksgiving dessert, PIE automatically comes to mind. Mention Christmas, and all…
Bishi or Zing-a-Ling, the Armenian Zeppoli (or Pancake)
Margie, a reader from PA., had a special request for me – to help find a recipe her grandmother used to make. The recipe, bishi,…
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…
Stovetop Lamb Roast: Sunday dinner, any day of the week
Our stovetop Lamb Roast Pardon us for being a little heat sensitive here in Florida. Summer may be over according to the calendar, but Mr….
Vegetable-Lamb Bake
Get Ready for Autumn! Dust off your roasting pans and crank-up your ovens! Before you know it, most of you will be wearing sweaters and…
Wrapping up a healthier Armenian dinner
Confession: We are not role models for healthy eating. Healthy appetites? Definitely! But healthy eating, well…we’re working on it. For one thing, we’re trying out…
The oldest newly discovered health food – Bulgur!
Bulgur (Cracked wheat) Finally, there’s a food that tastes great, helps you lose weight and packs more health benefits than a field of alfalfa sprouts….
A Family Heirloom Is Passed Along
My aunt, Arpie Vartanesian, has decided to sell her condo and move into an independent living apartment at a senior’s complex nearby. Robyn (L) and…
Heart-healthy Kufteh (with VIDEO!)
Heart-healthy Kufteh Doug and I have been experimenting with some of our favorite Armenian recipes to reduce fat and cholesterol. We’ve taken the traditional recipe…