Meatless Lenten Dishes

Mid Lent (Michink) Fortune BreadMid Lent (Michink) Fortune Bread

Mid Lent (Michink) Fortune Bread

Mid Lent (Michink, in Armenian) falls on the 24th day of Lent. Michink isn’t a religious celebration; it simply offers an…

11 years ago
Peanut Butter Kufteh (Peanut Butter filled Patties)Peanut Butter Kufteh (Peanut Butter filled Patties)

Peanut Butter Kufteh (Peanut Butter filled Patties)

My friends and I were discussing Lenten recipes at our recent Women’s Guild luncheon and fashion show, when one of…

11 years ago
More Lentils for Lent: Lentil-Olive-Mushroom PattiesMore Lentils for Lent: Lentil-Olive-Mushroom Patties

More Lentils for Lent: Lentil-Olive-Mushroom Patties

Forgive me if I seem to be dwelling on the topic of lentils, but they’re incredibly versatile and healthy. Here’s…

11 years ago
Basoots Dolma – a Vegan DishBasoots Dolma – a Vegan Dish

Basoots Dolma – Vegan Dish

The Armenian Weekly recently ran an article written by (and about) Canadian Lena Tachdjian, a Certified Nutritional Practitioner (C.N.P.) who…

11 years ago
Lenten Peanut Butter BallsLenten Peanut Butter Balls

Lenten Peanut Butter Balls

I have been remiss in posting Lenten desserts, so here’s a truly simple, tasty, and relatively healthy choice to satisfy…

12 years ago
Michink (Mid-Lent) Potluck DinnerMichink (Mid-Lent) Potluck Dinner

Michink (Mid-Lent) Potluck Dinner

The Women’s Guild of St. David Armenian Church in Boca Raton, FL has a special way of observing michink,or mid-lent…

12 years ago
Lenten Recipe GuideLenten Recipe Guide

Lenten Recipe Guide

To help get you through the next few weeks of Lent, I'm re-posting an item we did which reveals some…

12 years ago
Bulgur and Potato Kufteh (Musa Daghtsi style)Bulgur and Potato Kufteh (Musa Daghtsi style)

Bulgur and Potato Kufteh (Musa Daghtsi style)

My maternal grandmother (aka Yeranuhe Nanny) used a lot of bulgur and potatoes in her everyday cooking. In fact, most…

12 years ago
Navy Bean and Beet SaladNavy Bean and Beet Salad

Navy Bean and Beet Salad

You might have noticed that I’ve been keeping my Lenten recipe selections on the easy-to-prepare side. There's no law that…

12 years ago
Roasted Red Peppers with Currants and NutsRoasted Red Peppers with Currants and Nuts

Roasted Red Peppers with Currants and Nuts

Try this for a Lenten side dish. Serve with your favorite Lenten fish recipe. Roasted Red Peppers with Currants and…

12 years ago