If I were to ask you to name an “Armenian fruit,” what would you reply … Apricot? Pomegranate? Quince? All good answers, but don’t forget…
Browsing Category Fruits
Ghapama – Stuffed, baked Pumpkin, Kef-style with a song
I started writing a ghapama blog item several months ago, but ended up putting the story on the back burner when I realized I wouldn’t…
Gatnabour (Rice Pudding) with Peaches and Pistachios
A recipe for rich, creamy rice pudding enhanced with sweet, fresh diced peaches and crunchy pistachio nuts.
Mshosh, Lentils and Dried Fruit from Lena Tashjian
Ever since my copy of Lena Tashjian’s ‘The Vegan Armenian Kitchen Cookbook’ arrived last week, I’ve been carefully studying every recipe. I already make a…
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…
Quince Butter
Quince With Thanksgiving right around the corner, pumpkin recipes are in the spotlight, and rightly so. But don’t forget about QUINCE. Not as well known,…
Avocado Hummus, a classic dish at Momed Restaurant, Beverly Hills, CA
The back yard of our second house in south Florida was a small garden of Eden. We had a prolific mango tree, 2 abundant avocado…
Memorial Day… a day of Thanks and Reflection
As you light up your grills this Memorial Day, please be mindful of the reason we celebrate this day – to honor and thank the…
Sweet or Savory Cherry Compote
Sweet, dark cherries, and my cherry pitting tool I bought a cherry pitting tool; don’t ask me why. But since it was sitting in my…
Quince – Apple Compote
Quinces are a rare commodity in my area, so I bought 3 as soon as a small crop was put on display at my local…