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…
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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 friend, Sonia Tashjian, has sent…
‘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 readers for help. When I…
‘A Taste of the Wild Side: Out of Yerevan and into Armenia’s Local Dishes’: a 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 Institution. Rebecca was, as she…
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 that our ancestors were on…
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…
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 appeal to The Armenian Kitchen…
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 vegans, and is a delicious…
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 and related information to post…
Aveluk (Wild Sorrel) – a Uniquely Armenian Herb
Aveluk (Rumex crispus) -or- wild sorrel is indigenous to certain regions of Armenia. It’s popular in authentic Armenian cuisine – especially in restaurants which serve…