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DAREHATS (pronounced ‘dar-ee hots’) - New Year Bread
With the new year approaching, my friend SoniaTashjianreminded me of her recipe for Dare Hats. Because it’s the time of year for this specialty bread, she kindly provided some background information...
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Question: How does one start off the new year on the right foot? Answer: With a hearty breakfast of basturma and eggs, of course!Basturma and EggsServes 2 Start with good quality, lean, thinly sliced...
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A visit with the spirit of Christmas past
Barbara, Robyn and Aunt ArpieDinner with family is always important, but it takes on special meaning during this time of year.Like many folks our age, however, we're sad to find that our families on...
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A Traditional Recipe for Armenian Christmas Eve - Nevik
It never hurts to re-post a timely recipe, so in case you missed Ara Kassabian’s recipe for Swiss Chard with Chick Peas (Neeveeg, Nevik) from a few yearsago, here it is again – and just (barely) in...
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Red Quinoa Tabbouleh
Doug, Mandy and I were invited to a pot-luck party during the holidays. My natural instinct was to make tabbouleh, but after having had a conversation about benefits of quinoa with a foodie friend, I...
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Carmantyuc or Kndzmdzuk: Does anybody know what this is???
Catherine, a new reader of The Armenian Kitchen wrote asking for a common name of a specialty herb she came across. Here’s her request:“While searching for Armenian Herbed Flatbread information I...
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Armenians satisfy Beirut's thirst for sweetness
The Badguer, from the Lebanon StarIt's hard to imagine, but Armenians have come up with a new contribution to tastes of Lebanon: pomegranate wine.The fruit itself is popular throughout the Near and...
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Dolma Soup!
Doug and I were in the mood for dolma but neither of us felt energetic enough to make it the traditional way.Instead, Doug made meats balls with ground lamb and bulgur which he cooked in a skillet to...
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St. Sarkis Day, January 26th, 2013
Thank goodness for email! My dear friend Sonia Tashjian reminded me that tomorrow is St. Sarkis Day. If you haven't baked kumba cake or made St. Sarkis Halva yet, you'd better drop everything and get...
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Basimet
The choir at St. David Armenian Church, Boca Raton, FLrecently hosted their annual Armenian Christmas brunch after services. One of the featured menu items was Basimet – a cross between simit and...
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Meat and Bulgur- Stuffed Grape Leaves (Sarma)
In the past we've posted recipes for meatless stuffed grape leaves (yalanchi), which make terrific appetizers, but if you're looking a a heartier meal, the addition of meat is the way to go....
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A Request for Chiltik – an eggplant, tomato and garlic dish
Can anyone help? Beth Lewis is looking for a specific dish called Chiltik. Here’s her request:“Years ago, my husband had a dish in Germany made by an Armenian man who was from Turkey. It was called...
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Chaimen Dip
I know you’re familiar with basturma – the dried, spice-covered meat cut paper thin, and served with pita bread or lavash as an appetizer. But, did you know the basturma spice mix can be used to create...
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Now that the Lenten Season is Here...
Doug, Ara Dinkjian, Robyn (me!), and Onnik DinkjianI couldn’t think of a better way to kick-off the Lenten season than with a Poon Paregentan dance featuring the fabulous music of Johnny Berberian, Ara...
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Lenten Swiss Chard and White Bean Soup
The Lenten season is here, so I’m offering a vegetarian version of one of my favorite soups. Hope you’ll like it!Swiss chard and white bean soupLenten Swiss Chard and White Bean SoupServes...
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Grilled Zucchini with Kalamata vinaigrette
Our local South Florida farmer's markets are currently featuring homegrown produce - zucchini, green beans, Swiss chard, tomatoes to name a few. It's also prime time for picking tomatoes and...
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Roasted Red Peppers with Currants and Nuts
Try this for a Lenten side dish. Serve with your favorite Lenten fish recipe.Roasted Red Peppers with Currants and NutsServes about 8 Ingredients: ¼ cup currants or chopped raisins6 to 8 large red...
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Navy Bean and Beet Salad
You might have noticed that I’ve been keeping my Lenten recipe selections on the easy-to-prepare side. There's no law that requires lenten dishes to have complicated procedures requiring hours to...
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Bulgur and Potato Kufta ( Musa Daghtsi style)
My maternal grandmother (aka Yeranuhe Nanny) used a lot of bulgur and potatoes in her everyday cooking. In fact, most of her dishes were suitable for a vegetarian diet, thus fitting for Lent. Meat was...
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Lenten Recipe Guide
Grape Leaves stuffed with RiceTo help get you through the next few weeks of Lent, I'm re-posting an item we did which reveals some Armenian Church Lenten guidelines and recipe options.Recap:The Western...
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