My family LOVES stuffed grape leaves, (aka sarma or yalanchi) but the process of stuffing the rice filling into finicky leaves can be somewhat tedious.The…
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Lent and Lenten Recipes
In the Armenian Church, Lent is a “time of joyfulness and purification through repentance”. The Western Church’s less-strict lenten practice excludes meat from the diet.The…
Eech, a perfect Lenten recipe
Once a week, during the Lenten season, Armenian Churches have an evening service, followed by a potluck dinner of Lenten dishes provided by attendees, and,…
Chickpea-Tahini and Brown Rice Pie
If you’re looking for a hearty, nourishing meal that satisfies a Lenten, vegetarian, and/or vegan diet, this just might be the one! The hearty crust…
Eggplant-Chickpea Casserole: Perfect for Lent!
Preparing meals during Lent shouldn’t be a challenge, if you know the guidelines. According to information from the Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church, “The…
An easy recipe for Lent: Carrot-Onion Sauté
The BAND at St. David Armenian Church Mardi Gras dance! Guess who?? My sister, brother-in-law, Doug and I enjoyed an Armenian-style Mardi Gras dance at…
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 in…
Sonia Tashjian’s QEMENE BRTUJ – Kololak with Potato – a Lenten Recipe
Just in time for Lent, Sonia Tashjian sent me several recipes which I will post from time to time, so please keep checking back. The…
Armenian Aubergine (aka Eggplant) and Pomegranate Salad
Doug and I met Rubina Sevadjian Kingwell last April at the London Book Fair. Rubina is the author of the exciting novel “In the Shadow…
Coriander – Crusted Fish with Chickpea – Artichoke Salad
Some folks eat fish during Lent, others refrain from it. If you are a Lenten fish-eater, you might want try Coriander – Crusted Fish with…