Greetings, Friends! It’s been a while since we’ve had a reader request, but one came in during my convalescence, and I’m hoping you could help….
Christine Datian’s Mashed Potato and Leek Soup
The following recipe from Christine Datian recently appeared in The Armenian Mirror- Spectator newspaper (page 11). While not an Armenian dish, it is a comforting…
Traditional Armenian Salads by Sonia Tashjian
According to Sonia Tashjian, “When preparing salads, contemporary nutritionists suggest using fewer, rather than more, ingredients. It is no surprise that our ancestors were on…
Tahini Breakfast Cookies
My family’s relationship with the Pinajian-Dorian family spans decades. We’ve shared many delicious Armenian meals together in that time. Dian Dorian, one of my bridesmaids…
Sonia Tashjian’s QEMENE BRTUJ – Kololak with Potato – a Lenten Recipe
Just in time for Lent, Sonia Tashjian sent me several recipes which I will post from time to time, so please keep checking back. The…
Armenian Aubergine (aka Eggplant) and Pomegranate Salad
Doug and I met Rubina Sevadjian Kingwell last April at the London Book Fair. Rubina is the author of the exciting novel “In the Shadow…
Is that really basturma? When you’re hungry and out to sea, it’s close enough!
We just got back from a Caribbean cruise. We had great fun despite a choppy sea, a midnight fire alarm and an island tour of…
Two Soup Recipes from Sonia Tashjian – Ttejrik and Porani
Much to my delight, Sonia Tashjian has translated some of her recipes from Armenian into English so that they would appeal to The Armenian Kitchen…
Sonia Tashjian’s Basuts Dolma – another dish to celebrate the New Year
About two years ago I posted a recipe for basooc dolma. (Reminder: Armenian spellings can vary greatly!) It’s great for vegetarians and vegans, and is a delicious…
Halva, some interesting information, and of course, recipes!
I must apologize. I’m a wee-bit late posting the following from Sonia Tashjian. She sent me a recipe for halva and related information to post…