Herbs & Spices

Chaimen DipChaimen Dip

Chaimen Dip

I know you’re familiar with basturma – the dried, spice-covered meat cut paper thin, and served with pita bread or…

12 years ago
Carmantyuc or Kndzmdzuk: Does anybody know what this is???Carmantyuc or Kndzmdzuk: Does anybody know what this is???

Carmantyuc or Kndzmdzuk: Does anybody know what this is???

Catherine, a new reader of The Armenian Kitchen wrote asking for a common name  of a specialty herb she came…

12 years ago
Another Satisfied Customer! Chamanichur – a fenugreek and water sauceAnother Satisfied Customer! Chamanichur – a fenugreek and water sauce

Another Satisfied Customer! Chamanichur – fenugreek and water sauce

Remember Bob? He’s the fellow who was looking for ‘chamanichur’. After a bit of emailing back and forth seeking more details…

13 years ago

“HREN” – What exactly is it??

I admit it…sometimes I need help finding a recipe or answering a question. That’s when I turn to certain ‘helpers’…

13 years ago
Lentil and Black Bean ChiliLentil and Black Bean Chili

Lentil and Black Bean Chili

Here’s a tasty, filling vegetarian chili recipe I adapted by combining two separate chili recipes.  One recipe featured lentils; the…

13 years ago
Cilantro and Coriander RevistedCilantro and Coriander Revisted

Cilantro and Coriander Revisted

Last month several us of got together for lunch to celebrate my aunt Arpie’s birthday.  In front of the Chow…

13 years ago
Chemen – FenugreekChemen – Fenugreek

Chemen – Fenugreek

When reader, Bob, asked for a recipe for chamanichur, it turned out what he really wanted was a sauce recipe…

13 years ago
Cardamom-Pecan CookiesCardamom-Pecan Cookies

Cardamom-Pecan Cookies

Cardamom is a spice most folks associate with cookies, but it’s also used to enhance coffee, fruit salad, or meats.…

13 years ago
Roasted Spiced Chick PeasRoasted Spiced Chick Peas

Roasted Spiced Chick Peas

Instead of nibbling on the same-old snack food or appetizer, try something with a healthy twist.  Roasted Spiced Chick Peas Roasted Spiced Chick Peas…

14 years ago
A banner day for Armenians in the CatskillsA banner day for Armenians in the Catskills

A banner day for Armenians in the Catskills

We recently visited the Woodstock Artists Association & Museum in Upstate New York to see the first-ever major exhibit of…

15 years ago