When I wrote about the Lenten appetizer “Topig” (Topik) two years ago, I linked my story to blogger Joumana’s site (TasteofBeirut.com) since she had already…
Browsing Category Grain & Legumes
Mock Kheyma, a Lenten treat
Mock Kheyma Kheyma, a.k.a.Hoom or Chee Kufteh is one of those foods that is very personal. Since folks can be finicky about eating raw ground…
Lucine Kasbarian’s Swiss Chard Lentil Soup
My friend, Lucine Kasbarian (author, writer, and illustrator), sent me her recipe for Swiss chard lentil soup. She asked me to read through it to…
Black Beluga Lentils, our latest discovery
Doug and I don’t usually shop for groceries at Target Super Stores, but we found ourselves wandering through their grocery aisles before the holidays making…
Sini Kufteh (Oven-Baked Kufteh)
Baked Sini Kufteh In the past the Armenian Kitchen has prepared kufteh in two ways – heart-healthy, and kufteh deconstructed. One method we haven’t made –…
Nevik Soup? Why not?
How many of you made Nevik for Armenian Christmas Eve this year? In keeping with the season, I went to a new farmer’s market on…
Christine Datian’s Red Lentil Soup
It’s December in Florida. The outside temperature has finally dipped below 80°F during the day, while the evenings are a comfortable 60°. I planned on…
Potato-Green Bean Bulgur Pilaf
When Gloria Hachigian-Ericsen asked me if I had a bulgur recipe that includes potatoes, onions, tomato, and green beans, I chuckled to myself. What Musa…
Farro – An Ancient Grain Making a Come-back
I was excited to find farro in one of my favorite Italian markets recently. Never heard of farro? Don’t feel badly, you’re not the only…
Bulgur Pilaf with Onions and Tomato Juice
Christine Datian loves to share her Armenian recipes. In fact, we posted her Spicy Southwestern Tabbouleh recipe in September. This, and a number of her other…