Sometimes people are lucky enough to be in the right place, at the right time. Here’s our story: A number of years ago former neighbor…
Browsing Category Soups
Sorrel Soup with Leeks and Peas
My first encounter with aveluk (wild sorrel) was in 2015 when Doug and I were in Yerevan. I’d ordered aveluk soup at a local restaurant…
‘Zoom Cooking’ with Chef Serge Madikians: Tabouleh and Ja’Jik!
For my birthday this year, my daughter Mandy and son-in-law Ron, presented me with a special gift – a ZOOM cooking class with Chef Serge…
Bitlis Tutoo (Sour Cabbage Stew) from ‘Breaking Bread with William Saroyan’
The following recipe for Bitlis Tutoo (Sour Cabbage Stew) from ‘Breaking Bread with William Saroyan’ was posted in The Armenian Mirror-Spectator by Christine Vartanian Datian….
Vegetable scrap broth and Pasta e Fagioli
In light of our current circumstances relating to food shopping and food preparation, I’m returning to a more economical method of using ingredients – especially…
Spinach, Mushroom, and Brown Rice Soup
Spinach, mushroom, and brown rice soup is super-easy to make – in addition, it’s healthy, filling, and is suitable for Lent. Based on the ingredients…
Khash: Hangover Cure?
‘A Brief History of Khash, Armenia’s Love-It-or-Hate-It Hangover Cure’ a story by Benjamin Kemper, and ‘Khash’, a recipe by Samvel Hovhannisyan originally appeared in Smithsonianmag.com…
Some Traditional Armenian recipes to serve in celebration of the New Year and Armenian Christmas!
Just when you thought the excessive, festive eating and drinking was behind you, a new year (and a new decade) – plus Armenian Christmas follow…
Endless possibilities with Leftover Turkey
The same question arises every year the day after Thanksgiving: What should I do with all of this leftover turkey? The possibilities are endless! Post…
Lentil Soup with Meatballs
An unusual cold-front hit much of the Mid-to-Eastern part of the US over the past few days, sending shivers down our spines. What better way…