As we’ve mentioned many-a-time, Armenian recipes using the same ingredients go by different names or spellings, depending on the region from which our ancestors came….
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Pumpkin Rice – Stuffed Lamb Roast
Two weeks ago, Pam Aghababian, fellow Armenian and food blogger (Cave Cibum) informed me that The American Lamb Board asked her to participate in a lamb…
Khavourma and Union City, New Jersey are a perfect match!
After 30-plus years in Florida, we’re used to feeling a little off-base when we get news of a fun event Up North. But this is…
Douzma Season is Here! (VIDEO)
It’s nearing the end of October, hurricane season is almost over, the temperature in South Florida has dropped into the low 80’s, and the humidity…
Chicken with Farina Recipe Request
I’m on a recipe hunt again, this time for Grace Timberlake who is looking for a dish which includes chicken and farina. Here’s what Grace wrote:…
Apricot-Glazed Chicken
Apricot-Glazed Chicken Breast Wanting to be creative with the dinner ingredients that were on hand, I whipped up an apricot glaze that would coat the four plump…
Lamb and Feta Burgers
Summertime is burger time. But if you’re tired of that same-old ‘Heinz-57 Sauce’ flavored patty, try this tasty burger with an Armenian- Middle Eastern flare. Serve…
Tolma Festival, Armenia
On several occasions, we’ve written about the fine art of dolma-making, the traditional Armenian stuffed meal. We’ve made dolma the usual way by scooping and…
Spinach and Bean Stew
There are times when we just don’t feel like eating meat. It might have something to do the fact that we often aren’t pleased with the…
The ‘Arsene Sandwich’ – Grilled Cheese Spectaculaire
The ‘Arsene Sandwich’ is a specialty of Doug’s cousin, Arsene Dirkelessian. Some might call this a grilled cheese sandwich; we call it spectacular! While visiting…