In answer to a recent inquiry about how Etchmiadzin dolma differs from regular dolma, Ara Kassabian offered a brief explanation and recipe. Ara notes that…
Browsing Category Vegetables
Crunchy Cauliflower Broccoli Slaw
When I met a cousin, Maro Nalabandian, through my website, I was excited. When I learned she had a culinary background, I was thrilled! Since…
Chilled Cream of Zucchini Soup with Fresh Basil
This ‘chilled cream of zucchini and basil soup’ recipe was handed down to me by a former culinary colleague. I came across it as I…
Sheel Abour – how recipes make the rounds
Doug and I were invited to dinner at the home of Araksi and Onnik Dinkjian a few weeks ago. Their world-class musician son, Ara, and…
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…
Grilled Zucchini with Kalamata vinaigrette
Our local South Florida farmer’s markets are currently featuring homegrown produce – zucchini, green beans, Swiss chard, tomatoes to name a few. It’s also prime…
A Request for Chiltik – an eggplant, tomato and garlic dish
Can anyone help? Beth Lewis is looking for a specific dish called Chiltik. Here’s her request: “Years ago, my husband had a dish in Germany…
Butternut Squash – Lentil Ragout
Over the years, I’ve developed a fondness for butternut squash and like to try it in different ways. I decided to prepare a ragout combining butternut…
Butternut Squash How-To’s
Are you tired of using pumpkin in recipes? Why not try replacing pumpkin with butternut squash? Butternut Squash After all, butternut squash is probably the…
