As I was organizing my recipe folder, a small piece of old newspaper flew off the shelf. I was about to throw it away when…
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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…
‘Zoom Cooking’ with Chef Serge Madikians: Tabouleh and Ja’Jik!
For my birthday this year, my daughter Mandy and son-in-law Ron, presented me with a special gift – a ZOOM cooking class with Chef Serge…
Chef George Duran shares his mother’s Grape Leaf Sarma recipe!
I’ve been a fan of Chef George Duran, even before I learned he is Armenian. Once that was revealed, I was even more interested in…
Armenian Pilaf with Raisins and Almonds
What would any holiday be without serving traditional pilaf? Christine Vartanian Datian learned from the best – her mother Alice Vartanian and her late grandmother,…
Eech, a perfect Lenten recipe
Once a week, during the Lenten season, Armenian Churches have an evening service, followed by a potluck dinner of Lenten dishes provided by attendees, and,…
Spinach, Mushroom, and Brown Rice Soup
Spinach, mushroom, and brown rice soup is super-easy to make – in addition, it’s healthy, filling, and is suitable for Lent. Based on the ingredients…
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…
The Blessing of Pomegranates
Today, many Armenian Churches are performing a fairly new tradition – blessing pomegranates. Our Blessed Pomegranate When and how did this begin? A few years…
Bulgur Pilaf with Chickpeas and Dried Apricots
We feel blessed every day of the year, but Thanksgiving Day gives us a chance, when we’re not busy cooking, to step back and reflect…