Mid Lent (Michink, in Armenian) falls on the 24th day of Lent. Michink isn’t a religious celebration; it simply offers an opportunity to reward oneself for…
Browsing Category Meatless Lenten Dishes
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 them asked about peanut butter…
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 another patty-style lentil recipe that’s…
Basoots Dolma – a Vegan Dish
The Armenian Weekly recently ran an article written by (and about) Canadian Lena Tachdjian, a Certified Nutritional Practitioner (C.N.P.) who arrived in Armenia in 2011…
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 your sweet tooth. This no-bake…
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 – with a potluck dinner. …
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 Armenian Church Lenten guidelines and…
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 of her dishes were suitable…
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 requires Lenten dishes to have…
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 Nuts Roasted Red Peppers with…