Sts. Vartanantz Day is a moveable celebration on the Armenian Church calendar. This year it is celebrated on Thursday, February 27th. On this day Armenians…
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Armenian Meatloaf
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…
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…
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…
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…
Lentil Soup with Meatballs
An unusual cold-front hit much of the Mid-to-Eastern part of the US over the past few days, sending shivers down our spines. What better way…