One of our go-to recipes is good-old losh kebab – an Armenian ‘hamburger’ which is much like lule kebab. ‘Lule’ means ‘rolled’ and clearly refers…
Roasted Grapes with Yogurt and Whipped Cream
Grapes grown in Armenia are known for their special sweetness. We’ve never eaten grapes from Armenia, but all grapes taste a little sweeter in August…
Talking about Armenian Food with Comedian Mary Basmadjian, my (future) Best Friend
Talking about Armenian food with comedian Mary Basmadjian.
Armenians Love Brandy, Especially Dads
Armenians love brandy and it makes a great gift for dad for Father’s Day or any day.
Tahn, an Armenian summer yogurt drink
It’s getting hot and summer drink recipes have been on my mind. My go-to is tahn, an easy-to-make Armenian yogurt drink.
Gatnabour (Rice Pudding) with Peaches and Pistachios
A recipe for rich, creamy rice pudding enhanced with sweet, fresh diced peaches and crunchy pistachio nuts.
Beet Hummus a recipe perfect for entertaining
Hummus is an easy crowd-pleaser for social events. This beet hummus recipe takes a classic favorite and adds a bold color and unique flavor.
Zucchini Recipe, Fassoulia-style
Based on a classic Armenian recipe, fassoulia, this variation uses zucchini instead of string beans and ground turkey instead of lamb.
Armenian Apricot Pie for Mother’s Day
An Armenian apricot pie recipe perfect for Mother’s Day – a sweet-tart jammy filling in a flaky, buttery crust.
Kadayif Two Ways – Cream Kadayif and Kadayif with Cheese
Kadayif (kadaif, knafe) is finely shredded phyllo dough used in many popular Middle Eastern desserts. In this case, it is also the name of the dessert.