The female members of the Dabbakian, Vartanesian, Pinajian, Skenderian families - 1956. The only male permitted in the photo was my little brother, sitting on our mother's lap!
The Armenian Kitchen wishes all mothers - young and old, near and far, and mothers-to-be, a very special day of celebration and gratitude.
We also remember our departed mothers lovingly, and with deepest
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Happy Mother's Day!
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'Spas' - Madzoon (Yogurt) Soup with Grains
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Geghard Monastery, Garni Temple, and freshly made Lavash!
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Dining-Out in Yerevan
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Aveluk (Wild Sorrel) - a Uniquely Armenian Herb
Fresh Aveluk (Internet photo)
Dried Aveluk (Internet photo)
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 aveluk soup or salad as ‘exotic’ fare to
outsiders - like me!
According to Sonia Tashjian, my friend and personal tour
guide in Armenia, villagers gather aveluk
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Mango Season is Here (in Florida, that is!)
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Cold-Brewed Iced Tea
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Caramelized Onion, Cheese and Za’atar Spread - a new recipe from Christine Datian
Just in time for summer gatherings, here’s the latest
recipe from Christine Datian. This, along with some of Christine’s special
notes, were featured in the May 30th issue of the ArmenianMirror-Spectator, pg. 12.
Add this to your summer-entertaining menu; it’s sure to
please!
Caramelized Onions, Cheese and Za'atar Spread for Middle Eastern Bread Salad
Caramelized Onion, Cheese and Za’atar
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Return to Asbury Park 2015 - Make your plans to attend NOW !
Asbury Park, NJ had been my family’s go-to vacation
destination ever since the early 1950’s. Some landmarks of that era included
the Van Hotel, Hye Hotel, Berkeley-Carteret Hotel, Monte Carlo swimming pool,
Convention Hall, Sunset Lounge, the boardwalk, and, of course, the beach!
Armenians crowded the sandy shore mostly between 6th Ave. -
8th Ave. Beach blankets covered the sand; kef-time
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White Apricots – or - Angelcots®
Angelcots® from Trader Joe's
As Doug and I strolled through our local Trader Joe’s last
week, we noticed a display of luscious apricots. Upon closer examination, we
realized that these cuties were actually white apricots, also known as
Angelcots®. We made our purchase, took our first sweet, juicy bite, and
immediately became hooked!
Angelcots® are grown in northern California by a single
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Happy Fourth of July!
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We wish you all a festive celebration to mark the freedoms we hold so dear!
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Our Eggplant Experiment
Eggplant allergy? The doctor emphatically said, “No!”
What a relief! After years of avoiding eggplant, my husband
was informed by his doctor that he is not allergic to this particular
nightshade.
Doug and I have been married for almost 38 years, and in
that time I have avoided preparing any dish which required eggplant or
walnuts on his behalf. These two very Armenian ingredients caused
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Christine Datian’s Grilled Eggplant and Chopped Salad with Lemon - Mint Dressing
Christine Datian must have been reading my mind. As I was
doing my eggplant experiment in Florida, she was creating an eggplant recipe of
her own in Nevada. Her recipe for ‘Grilled Eggplant and Chopped Salad with
Lemon - Mint Dressing’ recently appeared in The Armenian Mirror-Spectator
newspaper. I offered to post it to present another way one can serve eggplant. She
was happy for me to do just
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Chilled Chickpea and Tahini Soup
Since the temperature has been on the rise, I’ve been
focusing on using the oven and stovetop less often by preparing recipes which
keep the kitchen (and me) cool.
Because I was looking for a change from chilled madzoon(yogurt) soup, I decided to switch gears and make one with chickpeas and
tahini. This dish is basically a pourable version of hummus. It’s easy to prepare,
and with the vegetable
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Our Shish Kebab video is a big hit on YouTube, as Armenian food comes into focus around the world
I got a jolt the other day when
I turned on my computer. Luckily, it was good jolt: YouTube sent us a message
that our “How To Make Shish Kebab” video had just passed 100,000 views.
That’s quite a milestone,
considering how many other recipe videos are on the Web – and, really,
considering that there are a zillion other ways for people to spend precious
time.
One of the interesting features
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Cherry - Yogurt Parfait
One style of a cherry pitting tool
Have you ever tried to remove pits from cherries without
using a cherry pitting tool? Well, it’s easier than you think. There are a
couple of methods that do the trick, but be warned- the process is messy. You
might want to wear latex (non-powdered) gloves to protect your manicure, and
you’ll want to keep paper towels handy!
To Begin: Wash the cherries and
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Spicy Middle Eastern Meat Pies
Way back, in the early days of The Armenian Kitchen’s
existence, we’d posted a story about the ARAM sandwich and how it got its name.
Many comments later, the facts were revealed. In a recent comment on this
story, a reader expressed a love for a dough-encased spicy meat pie that was
served at Caravansary, the establishment where the ARAM sandwich was
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Doug's Easy 'Kebab' Recipe
Mandy and Charlie
Doug and I just enjoyed a rare and treasured, week-long
visit with our daughter, Mandy (and her dog, Charlie). Whenever she travels the distance from NYC to our humble abode in south Florida, we like to spoil
her. She travels a lot for work and has the opportunity to dine in 5-star
restaurants in exotic places.
In advance of her visits, we always ask what she’d like us
to
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Homemade Stovetop Lavash
Question: What do you do when you’re out of lavash, you’re not near a store that sells it, and you don't feel like making it the traditional way?
Answer: Make a stovetop version!
I've been baking my mother-in-law's wonderful recipe for lavash for over 35 years. It's very different from the thin, wrap-able lavash most are familiar with. Because it's time-consuming and requires a fair amount of
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How to Roast a Head (or more) of Garlic
I made mutabbal (baba ghanoush) again, but this time, I used roasted garlic
instead of fresh garlic cloves in the recipe. Since I was already using the
oven to roast the eggplant, I figured why not roast a head of garlic at the
same time? Clever, yes?
It’s really easy to do, and the garlic turns out soft,
sweet, and spreadable.
Roasted Garlic
Directions for Roasting a Head of Garlic:
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