Sonia Tashjian

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
TSAL – TSUL (Paklava): A New Year Recipe from Sonia TashjianTSAL – TSUL (Paklava): A New Year Recipe from Sonia Tashjian

TSAL – TSUL (Paklava): A New Year Recipe from Sonia Tashjian

First, The Armenian Kitchen wishes everyone a truly Happy, Peace-filled 2017! Second, To help ring-in the New Year, my dear…

8 years ago
‘Beans-leaf Soup’: Two suggested recipes, but is either one the real deal?‘Beans-leaf Soup’: Two suggested recipes, but is either one the real deal?

‘Beans-leaf Soup’: Two suggested recipes, but is either one the real deal?

Whenever I receive a recipe request that leaves me baffled, I research my printed resources. When that fails, I ask…

8 years ago
‘A Taste of the Wild Side: Out of Yerevan and into Armenia’s Local Dishes’: a most-interesting article and video!‘A Taste of the Wild Side: Out of Yerevan and into Armenia’s Local Dishes’: a most-interesting article and video!

‘A Taste of the Wild Side: Out of Yerevan and into Armenia’s Local Dishes’: most-interesting article and video!

Last March, Doug and I were contacted by Rebecca Wall, PhD, Program Officer of Research and Communications with the Smithsonian…

8 years ago
Traditional Armenian Salads by Sonia TashjianTraditional Armenian Salads by Sonia Tashjian

Traditional Armenian Salads by Sonia Tashjian

According to Sonia Tashjian, "When preparing salads, contemporary nutritionists suggest using fewer, rather than more, ingredients. It is no surprise…

9 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
Two Soup Recipes from Sonia Tashjian – Ttejrik and PoraniTwo Soup Recipes from Sonia Tashjian – Ttejrik and Porani

Two Soup Recipes from Sonia Tashjian – Ttejrik and Porani

Much to my delight, Sonia Tashjian has translated some of her recipes from Armenian into English so that they would…

9 years ago
Sonia Tashjian’s Basuts Dolma – another dish to celebrate the New YearSonia Tashjian’s Basuts Dolma – another dish to celebrate the New Year

Sonia Tashjian’s Basuts Dolma – another dish to celebrate the New Year

About two years ago I posted a recipe for basooc dolma. (Reminder: Armenian spellings can vary greatly!)  It’s great for vegetarians and…

9 years ago
Halva, some interesting information, and of course, recipes!Halva, some interesting information, and of course, recipes!

Halva, some interesting information, and of course, recipes!

I must apologize. I’m a wee-bit late posting the following from Sonia Tashjian. She sent me a recipe for halva…

9 years ago
Aveluk (Wild Sorrel) – a Uniquely Armenian HerbAveluk (Wild Sorrel) – a Uniquely Armenian Herb

Aveluk (Wild Sorrel) – Uniquely Armenian Herb

Aveluk (Rumex crispus) -or- wild sorrel is indigenous to certain regions of Armenia. It's popular in authentic Armenian cuisine –…

10 years ago