Holidays

Kahke, an Armenian Christmas Cookie RecipeKahke, an Armenian Christmas Cookie Recipe

Kahke, an Armenian Christmas Cookie Recipe

One of our family's favorite Christmas cookie recipes.

3 years ago
Cranberry-Orange-Pecan MuffinsCranberry-Orange-Pecan Muffins

Cranberry-Orange-Pecan Muffins

Although I haven’t lived in New Jersey for decades, in my heart, I’ll always be a 'Jersey Girl' because that’s…

3 years ago
Ghapama – Stuffed, baked Pumpkin, Kef-style with a songGhapama – Stuffed, baked Pumpkin, Kef-style with a song

Ghapama – Stuffed, baked Pumpkin, Kef-style with song

I started writing a ghapama blog item several months ago, but ended up putting the story on the back burner…

3 years ago
Armenians Love Brandy, Especially DadsArmenians Love Brandy, Especially Dads

Armenians Love Brandy, Especially Dads

Armenians love brandy and it makes a great gift for dad for Father's Day or any day.

4 years ago
Easter Spinach SaladEaster Spinach Salad

Easter Spinach Salad

If you're looking for a special dish to serve for Easter, try this salad/side dish featuring fresh spinach and plain…

4 years ago
Lamb for Easter? It just seems right!Lamb for Easter? It just seems right!

Lamb for Easter? It just seems right!

This roast lamb recipe is a typical Armenian preparation. Serve it with pilaf, salad and fresh bread and you’ll have…

4 years ago
Post-Thanksgiving Pumpkin Purée & Pumpkin CustardPost-Thanksgiving Pumpkin Purée & Pumpkin Custard

Post-Thanksgiving Pumpkin Purée & Pumpkin Custard

In late October, my friend Linda gifted me with two small pie pumpkins – not pumpkin pies, but pumpkins from…

4 years ago
Thanksgiving Menu for TwoThanksgiving Menu for Two

Thanksgiving Menu for Two

So much has gone wrong in 2020 – the dreaded virus, the wrath of Mother Nature, and the devastation in…

4 years ago
Leftover Easter egg recipesLeftover Easter egg recipes

Leftover Easter egg recipes

If you're like me, you've made extra hard-cooked eggs for Easter so that there are some leftover to serve in…

5 years ago
A Special Guest Post: A New Holiday, or any-time-of-year, Cocktail: The Armenian Manhattan!A Special Guest Post: A New Holiday, or any-time-of-year, Cocktail: The Armenian Manhattan!

A Special Guest Post: A New Holiday, or any-time-of-year, Cocktail: The Armenian Manhattan!

Ron’s ‘Armenian Manhattan’ My name is Ron, I’m the son-in-law of the authors of this blog. My other qualifications for…

5 years ago