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…
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‘Armenian Blistered Eggplant Dip’, aka Baba Ghanoush or Moutabal – a Lenten recipe
Back in December we were pleased to see a recipe for ‘Armenian Blistered Eggplant Dip’ by Dayana Sarkisova in the Washington Post. Why did this…
Gorgod Abour KHOURE TANOU / ԽՈՒՐԸ ԹԱՆՈՒ – A dish with Bulgur and Vegetables from Sonia Tashjian
The following recipe is one of Sonia Tashjian’s go-to dishes. It’s easy to prepare, and most Armenians will have all of the ingredients on hand….
An Armenian-inspired menu for a very American Fourth of July
Instead of serving the usual hamburgers and potato salad, why not celebrate America’s independence with their Armenian-inspired counterparts instead? Your family and guests will thank…
Spinach Borani (Burani), a Persian Dip or Meal Accompaniment
For Father’s Day weekend, Doug and I spent time in Greenville, SC, a vibrant southern city. We’d heard a lot of wonderful things about Greenville…
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,…
Eggplant-Chickpea Casserole: Perfect for Lent!
Preparing meals during Lent shouldn’t be a challenge, if you know the guidelines. According to information from the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church, “The…
Eggplant Vegetable Soup
Since January is designated as ‘National Soup Month’, I’m happy to share another healthy, hearty creation by Christine Datian – Eggplant Vegetable Soup. Eggplant Vegetable…
Broccoli-Parmesan-Yogurt Soup
Doug and I witnessed a miracle this morning … our first South Carolina snowflakes!! We watched in amazement as they drifted down, disappearing before ever…
Potato-Cheese Patties
Thanksgiving is a time for families and friends to gather around the table studded with specialty foods. The stuffed turkey usually takes center-stage. (One of…