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Zucchini Recipe, Fassoulia-style

in Easy Main Dishes on May 7, 2021 May 20, 2021

Based on a classic Armenian recipe, fassoulia, this variation uses zucchini instead of string beans and ground turkey instead of lamb.

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Armenian Apricot Pie for Mother’s Day

in Desserts & Sweets on April 29, 2021 May 4, 2021

An Armenian apricot pie recipe perfect for Mother’s Day – a sweet-tart jammy filling in a flaky, buttery crust.

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Kadayif Two Ways – Cream Kadayif and Kadayif with Cheese

in Desserts & Sweets on April 19, 2021 April 23, 2021

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.

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Roasted Asparagus Salad Recipe

in Meatless Salads Vegetables on April 13, 2021 April 20, 2021

Asparagus, a vegetable associated with springtime, is paired with fresh, diced tomatoes, crumbled Feta cheese, and bits of fresh basil for a tantilizing salad.

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Understanding Mastic

in Herbs & Spices Products on April 12, 2021 January 13, 2022

I’ve been eating choreg my entire life, which amounts to a LOT of choreg!The recipe I know -and love- is savory – not sweet, and…

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Chef Nathan Kibarian’s Gata Pastry Recipe

in Desserts & Sweets on April 6, 2021 March 28, 2021

Chef Nathan Kibarian’s recipe for Armenian Gata, an elaborately decorated sweet, rich pastry filled with a mixture of flour, butter, and sugar.

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Baghaj, Bagharj, Pagharch, Nazook, Katah – are they different or one in the same?

in Desserts & Sweets on March 30, 2021 July 6, 2023

According to Irina Petrosian, author of “Armenian Food: Fact, Fiction and Folklore” bagharj is defined as an ‘unleavened flatbread made without salt’. As much as…

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Easter Spinach Salad

in Easter Eggs, Cheese, & Yogurt Meatless Salads Vegetables on March 30, 2021 March 31, 2021

If you’re looking for a special dish to serve for Easter, try this salad/side dish featuring fresh spinach and plain madzoon (yogurt).

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Lamb for Easter? It just seems right!

in Easter Main Dishes on March 27, 2021 March 28, 2021

This roast lamb recipe is a typical Armenian preparation. Serve it with pilaf, salad and fresh bread and you’ll have a grand holiday dinner.

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Michael Aram’s Family Cheese Boereg Recipe

in Appetizers Breads & Boregs Eggs, Cheese, & Yogurt Favorites on March 24, 2021 June 8, 2026

Michael Aram shares his family’s flaky, buttery and fluffy Armenian cheese boereg recipe.

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