I’m a Jersey girl – born and raised in The Garden State. As a child, I remember going to the Paterson Farmers’ Market with my…
Browsing Category Vegetables
White Bean, Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Plaki
Meat was a luxury menu item when my mother was growing up, so legumes and grains were commonplace fare in their household. You might say…
Baked Broccoli and Cauliflower
To start you off on the right foot this Lenten season, here’s a very simple, tasty vegetable side dish you’ll want to make. To cut…
Roasted Root Vegetables with Pomegranate Glaze
Now that you know how to make homemade Pomegranate Molasses, here’s a roasted root vegetable recipe to try. It’s perfect for Thanksgiving which is approaching…
Marinated Red Onions with Sumac
How would you describe the taste of a raw red onion? Sweet? Sharp? Bitter? I’ve heard chefs refer to the red onion as being sweet….
Mixed Vegetables Pickled with Blackberries (MOSHOV T-TOU)
Now that autumn has arrived in Armenia (and elsewhere), it’s time to prepare pickles! Fortunately, I have a ‘foodie’ contact in Yerevan, SoniaTashjian who told…
Caramelized Onion Relish
The women in my family are particularly fond of onions – all varieties. It doesn’t matter how they’re prepared either – sautéed, boiled, broiled, grilled,…
Tomato – Spinach Soup
We’re taking a break from lentils and other legumes in this post. Instead we have a light, yet nourishing soup that’s easy to make and…
Kale Pomegranate Salad
Because kale is currently plentiful here in western Boynton Beach, FL, we’ve been on a kale recipe kick. It also helps that it’s good for…
Basil, the Armenian Church, and Zesty Vegetable Soup
Today, September 15th, the Armenian Church celebrates the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross (Khachveratz). At the end of the service, parishioners receive…