In order to help you prepare for Armenian Christmas on January 6th, I want to remind you all to make Anoushabour (literal translation – ‘sweet soup’). I…
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Christmas Cookie Round-up
If you haven’t already started baking for the holidays, you’d better get busy! Here are five of our favorite cookie recipes for you to consider…
A Traditional Recipe for Armenian Christmas Eve – Nevik
It never hurts to re-post a timely recipe, so in case you missed Ara Kassabian’s recipe for Swiss Chard with Chick Peas (Neeveeg, Nevik) from…
A visit with the spirit of Christmas past
Dinner with family is always important, but it takes on special meaning during this time of year. Barbara, Robyn and Aunt Arpie Like many folks…
An Armenian Christmas Family Tradition is Born
At the end of last December, after recovering from the joy and of hosting Christmas with family and friends, I received a most-interesting request from recently…
It’s Christmas Baking Time!
Kahke Flour…check. Sugar…check. Butter…double-check – and don’t forget the kadaif dough! It’s time to roll up your sleeves and start baking your favorite holiday sweets. Need…
Anoush Abour – an Armenian Christmas Pudding
To round out the holidays –and- to satisfy your body and soul during this festive season, there is one recipe that cannot be ignored: Anoush…
Swiss Chard with Chick Peas (Neeveeg, Nevik)
Ara Kassabian from Los Angeles sent me a recipe he makes with farm-fresh Swiss chard and chick peas. It sounded delicious- and somehow familiar. As…
Christmas is Armenian cookie time!
OK, really — anytime is Armenian cookie time. But… When I think of a Thanksgiving dessert, PIE automatically comes to mind. Mention Christmas, and all…
Apricot Crescent Cookies
As I was flipping through the pages of an old Kalajian-family cookbook, a yellowed, slightly tattered piece of paper dropped to the floor. When I…