Sonia Tashjian

A Recipe Request for Sweet Tarkhana – Grape Juice PuddingA Recipe Request for Sweet Tarkhana – Grape Juice Pudding

A Recipe Request for Sweet Tarkhana – Grape Juice Pudding

Over the years I’ve received numerous requests to help find family-favorite Armenian recipes. With each request, I did my best…

4 years ago
Leftover Easter egg recipesLeftover Easter egg recipes

Leftover Easter egg recipes

If you're like me, you've made extra hard-cooked eggs for Easter so that there are some leftover to serve in…

5 years ago
Sonia Tashjian celebrates the foods of Dikranagerd, helping preserve culture and memoriesSonia Tashjian celebrates the foods of Dikranagerd, helping preserve culture and memories

Sonia Tashjian celebrates the foods of Dikranagerd, helping preserve culture and memories

We’ve all experienced a rush of emotion while eating foods familiar from our childhood. For immigrants, especially those who escaped…

5 years ago
Gorgod Abour KHOURE TANOU / ԽՈՒՐԸ ԹԱՆՈՒ – A dish with Bulgur and Vegetables from Sonia TashjianGorgod Abour KHOURE TANOU / ԽՈՒՐԸ ԹԱՆՈՒ – A dish with Bulgur and Vegetables from Sonia Tashjian

Gorgod Abour KHOURE TANOU / ԽՈՒՐԸ ԹԱՆՈՒ – A dish with Bulgur and Vegetables from Sonia Tashjian

The following recipe is one of Sonia Tashjian’s go-to dishes. It’s easy to prepare, and most Armenians will have all…

6 years ago
Bijug – Bulgur Patties in Tomato Sauce – a recipe from Sonia TashjianBijug – Bulgur Patties in Tomato Sauce – a recipe from Sonia Tashjian

Bijug – Bulgur Patties in Tomato Sauce – recipe from Sonia Tashjian

Sonia Tashjian Sonia Tashjian, Armenian food expert and enthusiast, is a never-ending source of interesting, delicious, and easy-to-prepare recipes from…

6 years ago
Sonia Tashjian’s Comfort Soup – NUNIK ABUR or SHELL SOUPSonia Tashjian’s Comfort Soup – NUNIK ABUR or SHELL SOUP

Sonia Tashjian’s Comfort Soup – NUNIK ABUR or SHELL SOUP

Years ago, I posted several recipes for a soup called Noonoog (spelling varies). This soup is made with chickpeas, mint,…

6 years ago
Two Traditional Armenian Recipes to ring-in the New YearTwo Traditional Armenian Recipes to ring-in the New Year

Two Traditional Armenian Recipes to ring-in the New Year

To get you into the spirit of a new year, I felt it appropriate to re-post two traditional Armenian recipes:…

6 years ago
CHICK BRTUJ (Meatless Kyufta) from Sonia TashjianCHICK BRTUJ (Meatless Kyufta) from Sonia Tashjian

CHICK BRTUJ (Meatless Kyufta) from Sonia Tashjian

Today is Armenian Independence Day! To help celebrate, Sonia Tashjian, my go-to food expert in Yerevan, offered her recipe for Chick…

7 years ago
St. Sarkis Day – Armenia’s version of St. Valentine’s DaySt. Sarkis Day – Armenia’s version of St. Valentine’s Day

St. Sarkis Day – Armenia’s version of St. Valentine’s Day

St. Sarkis Day is this Saturday, January 27!  Not familiar with this celebration? It’s Valentine’s Day -Armenia style. Click here to…

7 years ago
It’s time to revisit two traditional Armenian recipes for the New Year!It’s time to revisit two traditional Armenian recipes for the New Year!

It’s time to revisit two traditional Armenian recipes for the New Year!

Sonia Tashjian has been a contributor and friend  to The Armenian Kitchen for many years.  Today, I am re-posting two of…

7 years ago