Grain & Legumes

Sts. Vartanantz Day

Sts. Vartanantz Day is a moveable celebration on the Armenian Church calendar. This year it is celebrated on Thursday, February…

2 months ago
Armenian MeatloafArmenian Meatloaf

Armenian Meatloaf

As I was organizing my recipe folder, a small piece of old newspaper flew off the shelf. I was about…

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
Chef George Duran shares his mother’s Grape Leaf Sarma recipe!Chef George Duran shares his mother’s Grape Leaf Sarma recipe!

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…

5 years ago
Armenian Pilaf with Raisins and AlmondsArmenian Pilaf with Raisins and Almonds

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…

5 years ago
Eech, a perfect Lenten recipeEech, a perfect Lenten recipe

Eech, perfect Lenten recipe

Once a week, during the Lenten season, Armenian Churches have an evening service, followed by a potluck dinner of Lenten…

5 years ago
Spinach, Mushroom, and Brown Rice SoupSpinach, Mushroom, and Brown Rice Soup

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…

5 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
The Blessing of PomegranatesThe Blessing of Pomegranates

The Blessing of Pomegranates

Today, many Armenian Churches are performing a fairly new tradition - blessing pomegranates. Our Blessed Pomegranate When and how did…

5 years ago