Pam Moroukian wrote in asking for a recipe for payleh bereg
(spelling varies). She referred to a story she’d read on The Armenian Kitchen written back in 2011 about Nina Yousefian where this recipe was briefly
mentioned.
Pam searched through her aunt’s recipe box, but found no
recipe for payleh bereg, and hoped I could help find one.
Since I didn’t have this recipe, I contacted Nina
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Pakla-ov Beurag or Payleh Bereg (A Fava Bean, Potato and Onion Turnover)
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Apricot Logs for Christmas or anytime!
A reader named Lisa recently inquired about where to mail-order
Armenian-style holiday treats.
Apricot Logs ready to serve in my engraved Michael Aram Block double compartment dish!
She asked:
“I was wondering if you know of sources for mail ordering
Armenian food?
My mother used to order rahat locum, fruit leathers,
chocolate covered nuts and apricot roll every Christmas. Now she is gone
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Roasted Root Vegetables with Pomegranate Glaze
As I sat in the waiting room of my doctor’s office, I
noticed a stack of free recipe booklets called ‘Wishing You Happy Holidays in
Good Health’. I helped myself to a copy.
Because the holiday season is a time notorious for weight
gain (believe me, I know what I’m talking about!), it was great to find some
recipes that not only sound good, but provide taste and good nutrition -
without the
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Douzma, A Very Special Meat and Vegetable Casserole
With Christmas only a
week away, I felt it appropriate to make douzma again, that wonderful,
wintery, Armenian (Dikranagerdtsi) comfort food. ‘Douzma”, you might
recall from a previous post, means “lined up” or “alternating”,
which indicates how the ingredients are assembled in the baking pan.
Feel free to view our douzma video for some helpful
tips!
Douzma, a Dikranagerdtsi Comfort
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Need a little help feeling that warm holiday glow? Here are a couple of suggestions with an Armenian twist
"Pizzazz!"
Do you celebrate Christmas indoors
or out?
That may seem like a silly
question to those of you sipping hot cocoa as you hang your stockings from the
fireplace mantel in anticipation of Santa’s arrival.
But here in Florida, we hang our
stockings from the air conditioning vents. Santa might as well quit looking for
a chimney and ring the doorbell instead.
I just hope we hear
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Merry Christmas, One and All!
We wish our family, friends, and followers a most joyful
Christmas Season!
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Whipped Ricotta and Pomegranate Parfaits
New Year’s resolutions abound this time of year. Folks
promise to live healthier lifestyles after the over- indulgences of the holidays.
I am one of them.
If you’re looking for a nutritious way to start – or continue
- your day, here’s a recipe that incorporates some of my favorite Armenian
ingredients – yogurt, pistachios, and pomegranate seeds (arils). I cannot take
credit for the recipe,
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The Blessing of Pomegranates - a New Armenian Tradition to Celebrate the New Year
The Blessing of Pomegranates
The following is an excerpt from a recent newsletter from
St. David Armenian Church in Boca Raton, FL.
Father Paren Galstyan blessing the pomegranates at St. David Armenian Church (photo credit: Anna-Lusi Simonyan)
'In 2015, His Holiness Karekin II, Catholicos of All
Armenians, blessed pomegranates in the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin for the
first time and
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Armenian Christmas - and - the Water Blessing
Today is Armenian Christmas!
Krisdos dzunav yev haydnetsav (Christ is born and revealed among us)
Orhnial eh haydnootiunun Krisdosee (Blessed is the revelation of Christ)
The Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church has introduced a video series called “Bread & Salt: Stories from the Armenian Church.”
Der Paren performing the Water Blessing at St. David Armenian Church (Photo credit:
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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 before New Year’s Eve, but two other time-sensitive stories took priority.
Even though halva is a New Year’s Eve tradition
for Sonia and many others, you’ll be happy to know it can be served any time of the year!
Please read what Sonia has to say
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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 preparation for Lent, which, by the way, begins on
Monday, February 8th this year, according to the Armenian Church
calendar.
Just the other day, my friend Sonia told be about a FB page
called ‘Inside the Armenian Kitchen’.
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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 readers who, like me, cannot read Armenian.
I humbly thank Sonia for her willingness to share her culinary
expertise and knowledge with us!
Ttejrik - Sour Water
TTEJRIK
On these snowy days, we like to eat soups, so I'm
suggesting to prepare
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Is that really basturma? When you're hungry and out to sea, it's close enough!
We
just got back from a Caribbean cruise. We had great fun despite a choppy
sea, a midnight fire alarm and an island
tour of a place called Hell that seemed to have been appropriately named.
Bresaola
So
what was the fun part? We enjoyed the shows and long strolls on the deck. Robyn
luxuriated in the spa, while I nestled into our private balcony with a good
book.
And,
of course, we ate
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St. Mary Armenian Church (Hollywood, FL) - Food and Music Fest this weekend!
Looking for a delicious Armenian meal in south Florida this
weekend? You’re in luck!
St. Mary Armenian Church, 4050 NW 100th Ave, Hollywood, FL is
holding their annual Food and Music Festival.
The main attraction is always the delicious Armenian food, however, families can enjoy live music, arts and crafts, and
so much more!
When?
Saturday, January 30th, Noon to 10 PM
Sunday,
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‘Kef Time Boca’ featuring Onnik Dinkjian, to be held at St. David Armenian Church, Boca Raton, FL on Saturday, February 6th!
Poon Paregentan, meaning ‘joyous living’, marks the day
before Lent begins in Armenian Church. Paregentan festivities generally include
food, dancing and drinking, thus allowing Armenians to kick-up their heels
before Lent begins. This year, Armenian Lent begins on Monday, February 8th.
‘Kef Time Boca’, a pre-Lent dance, will take place on
Saturday, February 6th beginning at 8 PM in St.
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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 exciting novel “In the Shadow of the Sultan”. Her book, and Doug’s “Stories My Father Never Finished Telling Me”, were featured at the event’s Armenian Pavilion along with many other selections. Since then Rubina and I
have become good friends via Facebook.
Doug and Rubina hold each
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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 first is her recipe for QEMENE BRTUJ - Kololak (or
kufteh) with Potato.
As Sonia explains, “This kololak recipe is specific for
Musa Ler’s (Musa Dagh) traditional cuisine. They call it “brtuj” which means a bite or a
chunk. It is a very simple, everyday
food
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Tahini Breakfast Cookies
My family’s relationship with the Pinajian-Dorian family
spans decades. We’ve shared many delicious Armenian meals together in that
time. Dian Dorian, one of my bridesmaids back in 1977 (she was just a kid
then), embraces a vegetarian lifestyle these days, and couldn’t be happier.
Dian’s mom, Barbara, recently made one of Dian’s favorite
breakfast treats – Tahini Breakfast Cookies - and asked
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St. David Armenian Church prepares for its Food Festival - 2016
Wondering what to do during the weekend of March 5th and 6th in Boca Raton, FL? Wonder no more!
As you read through the flyer, you’ll find that this event will appeal to all ages. Food and music take center stage, but there will be so much more to delight you!
Preparations
are well underway for this year’s Food Festival at St. David Armenian Church in
Boca Raton, FL.
Ladies prepare
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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 the right track. Their salads were very simple using fresh, local
ingredients which kept them well-nourished.
The word SALAD comes from the word ‘sal’, meaning
salt. Salt is sprinkled on the fresh or boiled vegetables,
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