I’ve been eating choreg my entire life, which amounts to a LOT of choreg!The recipe I know -and love- is savory – not sweet, and…
Browsing Category Herbs & Spices
A Lesson in Mahlab (Mahleb)
Many don’t know what MAHLAB is, so I’ll clue you in. Mahlab is an aromatic spice which comes from the stones or kernels from black…
Spicy Middle Eastern Meat Pies
Way back, in the early days of The Armenian Kitchen’s existence, we’d posted a story about the ARAM sandwich and how it got its name….
Aveluk (Wild Sorrel) – a Uniquely Armenian Herb
Aveluk (Rumex crispus) -or- wild sorrel is indigenous to certain regions of Armenia. It’s popular in authentic Armenian cuisine – especially in restaurants which serve…
Coriander – Crusted Fish with Chickpea – Artichoke Salad
Some folks eat fish during Lent, others refrain from it. If you are a Lenten fish-eater, you might want try Coriander – Crusted Fish with…
Today’s lesson: Soujouk
Question: What is soujouk? Answer: It’s an Armenian sausage that is dried, cured, and usually made out of ground beef or lamb. (Some countries make…
Marinated Red Onions with Sumac
How would you describe the taste of a raw red onion? Sweet? Sharp? Bitter? I’ve heard chefs refer to the red onion as being sweet….
Jingalov Hats (Lavash bread stuffed with herbs) – a Specialty from Artsakh (Karabagh)
After reading a recipe for Jingalov (Djingialov) Hats in the AGBU cookbook, “Flavors with History – Armenian Cuisine”, I thought it might be interesting to…
A Rekindled Friendship and a Gift of Saffron
Iranian saffron threads Saffron is not commonly used in Armenian cuisine, so why am I even writing about it? Here’s my story: In 1969 to…
Versatile Spice Mix and Spicy Baked Fish recipes
Ed Becharian, a Florida resident, is trying to recreate a spicy fish rub recipe once handed down to him by his mother. Here’s what he’s…