As kids, we thought the idea of celebrating Armenian Christmas was simply great. Who wouldn’t want a second visit from Santa, even if he mysteriously…
Getting ready for Armenian Christmas!
Ready or not, Armenian Christmas is almost here. It’s time to prepare Nevik to serve on January 5th, along with a traditional meal comprised of…
New Year Bread – DAREHATS (pronounced ‘dar-ee hots’)
Two years ago, I posted a recipe and background information provided by Sonia Tashjian for a bread specifically reserved for New Year’s Eve – Dare…
Cruise Food
Thirty-seven years ago, Doug and I took a honeymoon cruise from NY harbor to beautiful Bermuda. We were told by well-traveled family members that the…
3-Ingredient Khurabia (Armenian Shortbread Cookies)
Christmas and cookies go hand-in-hand. We’ve posted numerous cookie recipes in the past few years, but truly, you can’t have too many khurabia (kurabia) recipes, if you…
“Haskanoush” : A traditional Armenian walnut – filled pastry
“Haskanoush” is more than a pastry; it’s a traditional special-occasion treat passed down from one generation to another. Maro Nalabandian’s Haskanoush I am told that…
Holiday Mushroom, Celery, and Walnut Pilaf
When Christine Datian gets in the kitchen, there’s no stopping her. She just contacted me with her latest recipe, ‘Holiday Mushroom, Celery, and Walnut Pilaf‘,…
A Family That Loves to Cook: The Vartanian-Datian Story
Christine Vartanian Datian of Las Vegas, NV and her mother, Mrs. Alice Vartanian of Fresno, CA love to cook. In fact, some of Christine’s recipes have been…
Armenian Meat ‘Burritos’ – or – Whole Wheat Fillo Dough Stuffed with Spiced Meat (Kufteh) Filling
When I discovered that our local Whole Foods market carries The Fillo Factory brand of organic whole wheat fillo (phyllo) dough, I promised to post…
Quinoa with Pomegranate and Pistachios – A Gluten-free Thanksgiving recipe from Stanley Tucci
Did you ever see the movie, “Big Night” with Stanley Tucci and Tony Shalhoub? It was released in 1996, and to this day is one…