Doug caught me watching the “Barefoot Contessa” on the Food Network the other day. In one segment, Ina Gartner, the star of the show, was…
Browsing Category Herbs & Spices
Spice up the holidays!
Spiced POM Cider The people in the test kitchen at POM Wonderful have been busy coming up with tasty recipes using pomegranate juice. In fact,…
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 is the Armenian Stuffing recipe…
Zatar, Za’atar, Zahtar
What is this, you ask? Zatar is a spice blend, commonly used in Middle Eastern or North African cuisine. It is used on meats, and…
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 be that the strong, bitter…
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 many uses. Spearmint and peppermint…
Lamb, the Secret Ingredient: Kinz, and a recipe for Tass Kebab
We grew up eating lamb – and loving it. My American friends who had eaten lamb, said they couldn’t stand it. How could anyone not…
Coriander and Cilantro – One Plant – Two Incredible Flavors – plus a 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 plate: Coriander seeds What’s different…
Sumac: Poison or Spice?
Poison or spice? It depends. I knew to stay away from poison sumac (poison oak) because I learned that from my parents – especially when…
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 a subtle yet distinct background…