Herbs & Spices

Understanding MasticUnderstanding Mastic

Understanding Mastic

I’ve been eating choreg my entire life, which amounts to a LOT of choreg!The recipe I know -and love- is…

4 years ago
A Lesson in Mahlab (Mahleb)A Lesson in Mahlab (Mahleb)

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…

7 years ago
Spicy Middle Eastern Meat PiesSpicy Middle Eastern Meat Pies

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…

10 years ago
Aveluk (Wild Sorrel) – a Uniquely Armenian HerbAveluk (Wild Sorrel) – a Uniquely Armenian Herb

Aveluk (Wild Sorrel) – Uniquely Armenian Herb

Aveluk (Rumex crispus) -or- wild sorrel is indigenous to certain regions of Armenia. It's popular in authentic Armenian cuisine –…

10 years ago
Coriander – Crusted Fish with Chickpea – Artichoke SaladCoriander – Crusted Fish with Chickpea – Artichoke Salad

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…

10 years ago
Today’s lesson: SoujoukToday’s lesson: Soujouk

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…

10 years ago
Marinated Red Onions with SumacMarinated Red Onions with Sumac

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…

10 years ago
Jingalov Hats (Lavash bread stuffed with herbs) – a Specialty from Artsakh (Karabagh)Jingalov Hats (Lavash bread stuffed with herbs) – a Specialty from Artsakh (Karabagh)

Jingalov Hats (Lavash bread stuffed with herbs) – Specialty from Artsakh (Karabagh)

After reading a recipe for Jingalov (Djingialov) Hats in the AGBU cookbook, “Flavors with History – Armenian Cuisine”, I thought…

11 years ago
A Rekindled Friendship and a Gift of SaffronA Rekindled Friendship and a Gift of Saffron

A Rekindled Friendship and Gift of Saffron

Iranian saffron threads Saffron is not commonly used in Armenian cuisine, so why am I even writing about it?  Here’s…

12 years ago
Versatile Spice Mix and Spicy Baked Fish recipesVersatile Spice Mix and Spicy Baked Fish recipes

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…

12 years ago