The recipe for Green Beans and Eggs (Dzvov Lobi or Havgitov Lupia), was sent to me by Lucine Kasbarian who first sampled it in Sisian, Armenia. She…
Browsing Category Meatless Lenten Dishes
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 the cucumber provides a moist,…
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 Armenian Kitchen. Thank you, Christine!…
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 other ways. Here are several…
Eech, a perfect Lenten recipe
Once a week, during the Lenten season, Armenian Churches have an evening service, followed by a potluck dinner of Lenten dishes provided by attendees, and,…
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 recipe. I already make a…
Peanut Butter Kufteh – a Unique Lenten Recipe
During Lent many take it upon themselves to take a step back and review their lives. Some choose to follow a strict diet forgoing meat,…
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, world-traveler, gardener, cook, and a…
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 the mountains of Musa Dagh,…
Lentil – Olive – Mushroom Patties
One of my go-to Lenten recipes is Lentil – Olive – Mushroom Patties. It’s easy, tasty and satisfying. If you prefer a heartier version, a…