Robyn’s parents, Mary and Andy Dabbakian, flew down for a visit soon after we moved to Florida in 1978. We spotted them at the airport…
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Baked Mussels with Herbed Butter
I LOVE mussels! Easy Midia Dolma Midia dolma is my absolute favorite food, but I also favor a steaming bowl of mussels in a buttery…
Despite a few set-backs, I am on the slow road to recovery
The past two months have been very challenging for me. First, knee replacement surgery; now, recovery from surgery due to a broken ankle on the…
Beef and Bean Enchiladas – A recipe from Alice Vartanian
Christine Datian has been a long-time recipe contributor to The Armenian Kitchen, the Armenian Mirror-Spectator, and numerous on-line publications. This time Christine’s mother, Alice Vartanian’s recipe which…
Crustless Zucchini Pie – Armenian Style! (aka Tutumov Boreg)
When my local farmer’s market advertised home-grown zucchini for $.19 a lb. this past week, I thought it was a misprint. Lo-and-behold, it was FACT!…
Sonia Tashjian’s Basuts Dolma – another dish to celebrate the New Year
About two years ago I posted a recipe for basooc dolma. (Reminder: Armenian spellings can vary greatly!) It’s great for vegetarians and vegans, and is a delicious…
Douzma, A Very Special Meat and Vegetable Casserole
With Christmas only a week away, I felt it appropriate to make douzma again, that wonderful, wintery, Armenian (Dikranagerdtsi) comfort food. ‘Douzma”, you might recall…
Making Dolma using Dried Eggplant Skins
At times, it’s not easy to find dried eggplant skins. In October, I happened to be in the heart of the Middle Eastern community in…
Eggplant Walnut Ricotta Rolls with Fresh Greens and Basil Salad
If you’ve been following The Armenian Kitchen, you’ll recognize the name, Christine Datian. I’ve posted a good number of her creative recipes in the past. Christine…
HAJIMOM’S DZEDZADZS – A Meat and Wheat Casserole
I had the pleasure of chatting with family friend Ruth Bedevian while on our visit to NJ in October. She asked if I’d ever heard…