In answer to a recent inquiry about how Etchmiadzin dolma differs from regular dolma, Ara Kassabian offered a brief explanation and recipe. Ara notes that…
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Sheel Abour – how recipes make the rounds
Doug and I were invited to dinner at the home of Araksi and Onnik Dinkjian a few weeks ago. Their world-class musician son, Ara, and…
Food in the News: Chickpeas
How cool is this? In order to keep up with America’s love affair with hummus, former tobacco fields in the state of Virginia are being…
Agra Hadig, another Armenian Tradition
When asked what the significance was of “Agra Hadig”, I scoured my resources. A vague recipe, and very little information was all I found. Doug…
Red Quinoa Tabbouleh
Doug, Mandy and I were invited to a pot-luck party during the holidays. My natural instinct was to make tabbouleh, but after having had a…
A blond guy’s attempt at Armenian chickpea salad
Armenian Chickpea Salad That was the topic line of an email I got the other day from Michael Huber, who was definitely a blond guy…
Chickpea Soup with Red Pepper Puree
Our pantry is stock-piled with so many canned products, you’d think we were hoarders! It’s a habit we’ve developed from living in an area where…
Butternut Squash – Lentil Ragout
Over the years, I’ve developed a fondness for butternut squash and like to try it in different ways. I decided to prepare a ragout combining butternut…
Tabbouleh vs. Eech: Is there a Difference?
Here’s where the debate begins. Is there a difference between tabbouleh and eech? Some say there is a difference; others say they are one-in-the-same.Ask a…
White Bean and Artichoke Salad
It’s time for America to celebrate her Independence once again! As in the past, Doug and I have been invited to celebrate with friends, Hap…