Four years ago, Doug asked if I’d be interested in an Instant Pot (pressure cooker) for Christmas. My ears heard ‘Crock Pot’, to which I…
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Butterflied leg of lamb, grilled Armenian style
Lamb was my family’s go-to meat when I was growing up, and my mother taught me the traditions of Armenian cooking that apportioned various cuts…
Lamb Shank Gouvedge
Patience is vital when making Gouvedge – at least the way we make it. It takes time to prep and time to cook. So, if…
‘Zoom Cooking’ with Chef Serge Madikians: Tabouleh and Ja’Jik!
For my birthday this year, my daughter Mandy and son-in-law Ron, presented me with a special gift – a ZOOM cooking class with Chef Serge…
Fresh from the Farm: American-raised Lamb for Armenian Lamb Shank Recipe
Doug and I just got back from Fox Trot Farm in Lancaster, SC, less than 30 miles from our home. We toured the farm a…
Stovetop Green Beans with Potatoes
My grandmother, Yeranuhe Genjian-Vartanesian, – as well as all of my grandparents – came from humble beginnings. Yeranuhe Nanny came from the mountains of Musa…
A Lesson in Mahlab (Mahleb)
Many don’t know what MAHLAB is, so I’ll clue you in. Mahlab is an aromatic spice which comes from the stones or kernels from black…
CARROT (or APPLE) LENTEN CAKE from Sonia Tashjian
Sonia Tashjian’s Carrot Lenten Cake Periodically, Sonia Tashjian posts a special recipe from her vast repertoire on The Armenian Kitchen. With the Lenten season…
Spiced Red Lentil Dip-or-Spread
Doug and I were invited to a ‘Super Bowl’ dinner last Sunday, even though we never actually planned to watch or discuss the game. It…
Who created Lahmajoun?
For many of us in America, lahmajoun is our go-to model of Armenian food. We love basturma, we devour pilaf, we argue about the thousand-and-one…