Fruits

Watermelon: an Armenian Tradition

If I were to ask you to name an “Armenian fruit,” what would you reply … Apricot? Pomegranate? Quince? All…

3 years ago
Ghapama – Stuffed, baked Pumpkin, Kef-style with a songGhapama – Stuffed, baked Pumpkin, Kef-style with a song

Ghapama – Stuffed, baked Pumpkin, Kef-style with song

I started writing a ghapama blog item several months ago, but ended up putting the story on the back burner…

3 years ago
Gatnabour (Rice Pudding) with Peaches and PistachiosGatnabour (Rice Pudding) with Peaches and Pistachios

Gatnabour (Rice Pudding) with Peaches and Pistachios

A recipe for rich, creamy rice pudding enhanced with sweet, fresh diced peaches and crunchy pistachio nuts.

4 years ago
Mshosh, Lentils and Dried Fruit from Lena TashjianMshosh, Lentils and Dried Fruit from Lena Tashjian

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…

5 years ago
Pink Pearl Apple Crisp – a perfect autumn recipe from Chef Serge MadikiansPink Pearl Apple Crisp – a perfect autumn recipe from Chef Serge Madikians

Pink Pearl Apple Crisp – perfect autumn recipe from Chef Serge Madikians

One of my favorite restaurants is Serevan in Amenia, NY. Chef-owner Serge Madikians can transform locally sourced ingredients into works…

5 years ago
Dried Fruit Compote – a Quick and Easy Dessert!Dried Fruit Compote – a Quick and Easy Dessert!

Dried Fruit Compote – Quick and Easy Dessert!

Looking for a dessert that can be prepared in a jiffy? Try this quick and easy Dried Fruit Compote. The…

5 years ago
Pumpkin-Yogurt Fluff – and – other Pumpkin recipes re-visited!Pumpkin-Yogurt Fluff – and – other Pumpkin recipes re-visited!

Pumpkin-Yogurt Fluff – and – other Pumpkin recipes re-visited!

It’s October and pumpkin decorations are everywhere. I love a good Jack-o'-Lantern, but, personally, I’d rather eat pumpkin than decorate…

5 years ago
Quince ButterQuince Butter

Quince Butter

Quince With Thanksgiving right around the corner, pumpkin recipes are in the spotlight, and rightly so. But don’t forget about…

6 years ago
Avocado Hummus, a classic dish at Momed Restaurant, Beverly Hills, CAAvocado Hummus, a classic dish at Momed Restaurant, Beverly Hills, CA

Avocado Hummus, 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…

7 years ago

Christine Datian’s Summer Peach Cobbler with Walnuts and Raisins

According to its license plates, Georgia is referred to as the ‘Peach State’. The truth is that South Carolina, our new…

7 years ago