Armenian food

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 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 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) – 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 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)

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 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 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 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!

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

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