What would any holiday be without serving traditional pilaf? Christine Vartanian Datian learned from the best – her mother Alice Vartanian and her late grandmother,…
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Khash: Hangover Cure?
‘A Brief History of Khash, Armenia’s Love-It-or-Hate-It Hangover Cure’ a story by Benjamin Kemper, and ‘Khash’, a recipe by Samvel Hovhannisyan originally appeared in Smithsonianmag.com…
Celery, Avocado and Cucumber Salad
It’s time to start thinking about healthy, cool, refreshing recipes for summer. Christine Datian’s Celery, Avocado and Cucumber Salad hits all those marks! You can…
Eggplant Vegetable Soup
Since January is designated as ‘National Soup Month’, I’m happy to share another healthy, hearty creation by Christine Datian – Eggplant Vegetable Soup. Eggplant Vegetable…
Persimmon Walnut Raisin Cookies by Mrs. Alice Vartanian
I must admit that I’ve never eaten a persimmon. As I’d walk to class at Chico State (CA) back in 1969-70, I’d see numerous persimmon…
Belgian Endive with Roquefort, Walnuts and Cranberries, by Chef David Vartanian
Way back in 2011, I introduced Christine Vartanian-Datian to the readers of The Armenian Kitchen. In the story I mentioned that Christine’s love of cooking…
Garbanzo Bean and Vegetable Soup by Christine Vartanian Datian
It might still be pretty hot outside, but cooler days are on the horizon. Pumpkins and gourds are already on display in supermarkets, and believe…
Yellow Split Pea Soup with Mint, Browned Onion and Yogurt Garnish
As we are still in the season of Lent, I would like to pass along, with Christine Datian’s permission, her most recent recipe found in…
Italian Pork Loin with Pasta and Vegetables
And now for something completely different, Christine Datian offers us her Italian Pork Loin with Pasta and Vegetables entrée which appeared in the December 24,…
Reader Feature: Christine Datian’s Stuffed Roma Tomatoes with Three Cheeses
Today’s Reader Feature comes from regular contributor, Las Vegas, NV resident, Christine Datian. She shares with us her recipe for ‘Stuffed Roma Tomatoes with Three…