Armenian food

Stewed fruit: A traditional Armenian treatStewed fruit: A traditional Armenian treat

Stewed fruit: A traditional Armenian treat

Our recent post about sour cherries drew a comment from our frequent contributor Ara, who noted that he’d made his…

11 years ago
The buzz is all about sour cherries — and it’s one heck of a buzz!The buzz is all about sour cherries — and it’s one heck of a buzz!

The buzz is all about sour cherries — and it’s one heck of buzz!

A highlight of our weekend in Naples, Florida last month was the sour-cherry martini I drank at a Persian restaurant.…

11 years ago
Grape leaves stuffed with brown rice: A healthy choiceGrape leaves stuffed with brown rice: A healthy choice

Grape leaves stuffed with brown rice: A healthy choice

Looks can be deceiving, or in this case just not very revealing.  Brown rice-stuffed grape leaves What you see are…

11 years ago
Jingalov Hats (Lavash bread stuffed with herbs) – a Specialty from Artsakh (Karabagh)Jingalov Hats (Lavash bread stuffed with herbs) – a Specialty from Artsakh (Karabagh)

Jingalov Hats (Lavash bread stuffed with herbs) – Specialty from Artsakh (Karabagh)

After reading a recipe for Jingalov (Djingialov) Hats in the AGBU cookbook, “Flavors with History – Armenian Cuisine”, I thought…

11 years ago
Mid Lent (Michink) Fortune BreadMid Lent (Michink) Fortune Bread

Mid Lent (Michink) Fortune Bread

Mid Lent (Michink, in Armenian) falls on the 24th day of Lent. Michink isn’t a religious celebration; it simply offers an…

11 years ago
Peanut Butter Kufteh (Peanut Butter filled Patties)Peanut Butter Kufteh (Peanut Butter filled Patties)

Peanut Butter Kufteh (Peanut Butter filled Patties)

My friends and I were discussing Lenten recipes at our recent Women’s Guild luncheon and fashion show, when one of…

11 years ago
Sts. Vartanantz DaySts. Vartanantz Day

Sts. Vartanantz Day

Tomorrow is Sts. Vartanantz Day when Armenians around the world commemorate the Battle of Avarayr which took place in 451…

11 years ago
Chickpea Lentil Burgers with Yogurt-Tahini sauceChickpea Lentil Burgers with Yogurt-Tahini sauce

Chickpea Lentil Burgers with Yogurt-Tahini sauce

We’re eating a lot less meat these days - yes, that even includes lamb. We haven’t become vegetarians, but we’re…

11 years ago
Christine Datian’s Armenian Lentil Soup with BulgurChristine Datian’s Armenian Lentil Soup with Bulgur

Christine Datian’s Armenian Lentil Soup with Bulgur

Christine Datian and I have been email-buddies for several years, sharing family recipes and kitchen secrets with one another. Armenian…

11 years ago
Anoushabour -The Official Armenian Christmas Pudding!Anoushabour -The Official Armenian Christmas Pudding!

Anoushabour -The Official Armenian Christmas Pudding!

In order to help you prepare for Armenian Christmas on January 6th, I want to remind you all to make Anoushabour (literal…

11 years ago