Herbs & Spices

Cilantro: Love it or hate it

Doug caught me watching the “Barefoot Contessa” on the Food Network the other day. In one segment, Ina Gartner, the…

14 years ago

Spice up the holidays!

Spiced POM Cider The people in the test kitchen at POM Wonderful have been busy coming up with tasty recipes…

15 years ago

Ara Kassabian’s Armenian Stuffing

Thanksgiving is just a few days away. Are you ready? Armenian stuffing One of the many recipes I’ll be making…

15 years ago

Zatar, Za’atar, Zahtar

What is this, you ask? Zatar is a spice blend, commonly used in Middle Eastern or North African cuisine. It…

15 years ago

Cardamom: A taste of ancient Armenia

Cardamom-Orange-Berry Salad To children, the lure of coffee has always been one of the great adult mysteries: How could it…

16 years ago

Mint: Another essential Armenian flavor

Next to basil, and dark chocolate, mint is one of my favorite flavors. It tastes great, smells fabulous and has…

16 years ago

Lamb, the Secret Ingredient: Kinz, and recipe for Tass Kebab

We grew up eating lamb - and loving it. My American friends who had eaten lamb, said they couldn’t stand…

16 years ago

Coriander and Cilantro – One Plant – Two Incredible Flavors – plus recipe for Cilantro-Tahini Dip!

What do coriander and cilantro have in common? They come from the same plant. Top of plate: Cilantro; Bottom of…

16 years ago

Sumac: Poison or Spice?

Poison or spice? It depends. I knew to stay away from poison sumac (poison oak) because I learned that from…

16 years ago

Armenian Cheese with Dill, the subtle Armenian seasoning

Dill, an annual herb that grows to about three feet, is one of the quiet seasonings of Armenian cuisine. It's…

16 years ago

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