This has been a wild year for me so far. It’s a long story, but I’ve had to leave Robyn alone in the kitchen and…
A day of sadness and hope
Easter Lilies – Google image As a kid, I always found Easter to be a confounding holiday. I couldn’t reconcile the joy of chocolate bunnies…
What are you serving for Easter?
It’s Easter time again. Have you finalized your Easter menus? If you don’t know what to prepare, check out some of our suggestions below. Happy…
Pat and John Nashmy’s Easter Chorag
Just in time for Easter, John and Pat Nashmy of northern NJ were kind enough to share their special chorag recipe which they have adapted…
Sri Lankan Love Cake
Sri Lankan Love Cake I love paklava, boorma, and the usual Armenian desserts. In my previous post, I shared my traditional paklava recipe. But I wanted…
Okra (Bamya) Stew
Fresh okra Here is a wonderful recipe to serve during Lent, or anytime. Not into okra? You can substitute your favorite in-season vegetable. Zucchini, green beans or eggplant work…
The Perfect Pilaf (video!)
Confession: I’m a pot peeker. At least, I used to be. For many years, my pilaf-making was hampered by my natural curiosity as well as…
Zucchini with Rice
Zucchini with Rice, Pine Nuts & Currants When I made cod with spinach the other day, I ended up with some leftover currants and toasted pine…
White Fish with Spinach and Lemon-Roasted Potatoes
Land-locked Armenia sits between two seas – the Caspian Sea and the Black Sea. Since Armenia has no access to either, she offers little or…
Kale and White Bean Soup
Kale and White Bean Soup Here is a hearty, healthy soup we’re sure you’ll want to add to your permanent collection. If time is not an…