Meatless Lenten Dishes

“Dzvov Lobi” or Havgitov Lupia, a Green Bean and Egg recipe from Lucine Kasbarian“Dzvov Lobi” or Havgitov Lupia, a Green Bean and Egg recipe from Lucine Kasbarian

“Dzvov Lobi” or Havgitov Lupia, Green Bean and Egg recipe from Lucine Kasbarian

The recipe for Green Beans and Eggs (Dzvov Lobi or Havgitov Lupia), was sent to me by Lucine Kasbarian who first sampled…

5 years ago
Jajuk: A Chilled Yogurt and Cucumber SoupJajuk: A Chilled Yogurt and Cucumber Soup

Jajuk: A Chilled Yogurt and Cucumber Soup

When I think of summer, cucumbers come to mind - as in “cool as a cucumber.” The high-water content of…

5 years ago
Lena Tashjian’s Toorshi (Pickled Vegetables) Recipe – and – video!Lena Tashjian’s Toorshi (Pickled Vegetables) Recipe – and – video!

Lena Tashjian’s Toorshi (Pickled Vegetables) Recipe – and – video!

Christine Datian contributed the following piece to The Armenian Mirror-Spectator last April, and has offered to share it with The…

5 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
Eech, a perfect Lenten recipeEech, a perfect Lenten recipe

Eech, perfect Lenten recipe

Once a week, during the Lenten season, Armenian Churches have an evening service, followed by a potluck dinner of Lenten…

5 years ago
Mshosh, Lentils and Dried Fruit from Lena TashjianMshosh, Lentils and Dried Fruit from Lena Tashjian

Mshosh, Lentils and Dried Fruit from Lena Tashjian

Ever since my copy of Lena Tashjian's 'The Vegan Armenian Kitchen Cookbook' arrived last week, I've been carefully studying every…

5 years ago
Peanut Butter Kufteh – a Unique Lenten RecipePeanut Butter Kufteh – a Unique Lenten Recipe

Peanut Butter Kufteh – Unique Lenten Recipe

During Lent many take it upon themselves to take a step back and review their lives. Some choose to follow…

6 years ago
Rubina Sevadjian’s One-Pot Vegan Lenten DishRubina Sevadjian’s One-Pot Vegan Lenten Dish

Rubina Sevadjian’s One-Pot Vegan Lenten Dish

Rubina Sevadjian For those of you who don’t know Rubina Sevadjian, allow me to introduce her. Rubina is an author,…

6 years ago
Stovetop Green Beans with PotatoesStovetop Green Beans with Potatoes

Stovetop Green Beans with Potatoes

My grandmother, Yeranuhe Genjian-Vartanesian, - as well as all of my grandparents - came from humble beginnings. Yeranuhe Nanny came from…

6 years ago
Lentil – Olive – Mushroom PattiesLentil – Olive – Mushroom Patties

Lentil – Olive – Mushroom Patties

One of my go-to Lenten recipes is Lentil - Olive - Mushroom Patties. It’s easy, tasty and satisfying. If you…

6 years ago