lenten recipes

Baked Grape Leaves and Rice Recipe- Shirdov Sini SarmaBaked Grape Leaves and Rice Recipe- Shirdov Sini Sarma

Baked Grape Leaves and Rice Recipe- Shirdov Sini Sarma

My family LOVES stuffed grape leaves, (aka sarma or yalanchi) but the process of stuffing the rice filling into finicky…

3 years ago
Lent and Lenten RecipesLent and Lenten Recipes

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…

3 years ago
Eech, a perfect Lenten recipeEech, a perfect Lenten recipe

Eech, perfect Lenten recipe

Once a week, during the Lenten season, Armenian Churches have an evening service, followed by a potluck dinner of Lenten…

5 years ago
Chickpea-Tahini and Brown Rice PieChickpea-Tahini and Brown Rice Pie

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…

6 years ago
Eggplant-Chickpea Casserole: Perfect for Lent!Eggplant-Chickpea Casserole: Perfect for Lent!

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…

6 years ago
An easy recipe for Lent: Carrot-Onion SautéAn easy recipe for Lent: Carrot-Onion Sauté

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…

7 years ago
CARROT (or APPLE) LENTEN CAKE from Sonia TashjianCARROT (or APPLE) LENTEN CAKE from Sonia Tashjian

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.…

8 years ago
Sonia Tashjian’s QEMENE BRTUJ – Kololak with Potato – a Lenten RecipeSonia Tashjian’s QEMENE BRTUJ – Kololak with Potato – a Lenten Recipe

Sonia Tashjian’s QEMENE BRTUJ – Kololak with Potato – Lenten Recipe

Just in time for Lent, Sonia Tashjian sent me several recipes which I will post from time to time, so…

9 years ago
Armenian Aubergine (aka Eggplant) and Pomegranate SaladArmenian Aubergine (aka Eggplant) and Pomegranate Salad

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…

9 years ago
Coriander – Crusted Fish with Chickpea – Artichoke SaladCoriander – Crusted Fish with Chickpea – Artichoke Salad

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…

10 years ago