According to Irina Petrosian’s definition in her book “Armenian Food: Fact, Fiction and Folklore”, bagharj is an unleavened flatbread made without salt. As this recipe’s…
Oroogh (aka Orouk or Ouroukh) – a Meat and Bulgur Recipe
The cookbook, “Armenian Cuisine“ by Aline Kamakian and Barbara Drieskens has a recipe called ‘Ouroukh Tzavarov” and refers to this dish as ‘kuftah with bulgur…
Recipe Search: Adapazar squash in phyllo dough – a coiled boorma-type of dessert
An anonymous request came in for an unnamed recipe with a description that was unfamiliar to me. Please review the reader’s request, and my reply. Adapazari…
Baking Simit ‘Achkee Chop’
At the conclusion of our October Women’s Guild meeting at St. David Armenian Church (Boca Raton, FL), the guest presenter was long-time member Deegeen (Mrs.)…
It’s Pumpkin Time!
Reader Karen emailed me a newsletter from the Seroonian Armenian Community Center, (outside of Philadelphia, PA.) which read: “Come to the Seroonian Armenian Community Center…
Is it really dangerous to eat chicken? I’m afraid to find out.
Two recent news stories about the dangers of chicken are making me queasy just thinking about dinner. I’ve always loved chicken. Who doesn’t? It’s a…
‘My Uncle Rafael’ – The Movie; ‘Nazook’ – and -The Dessert
Movie Review by Douglas Kalajian We’re often the last to see films that everyone else has already forgotten. It’s a bit embarrassing when the film…
Remembering a song about “roc” that’s definitely rolled
I first heard a scratchy 78-rpm recording of Slim Gaillard singing Yep-Roc Heresay when I was a kid. I hadn’t heard it again until it…
Chicken Noodle Soup with Lemon and Egg (video!)
Some cooking techniques sound more daunting than they actually are. ‘Tempering’ is one of them. If a recipe instructed you to ‘temper an egg’, would…
Celery Stew with Kufteh Balls and Egg-Lemon Sauce
When one has a craving for a certain recipe, they’re not satisfied until they experience the lingering flavor of that special food. Aunt Arpie Such…