Grapes with Yogurt and Honey
It’s official … the grape harvest has been blessed in traditional form in Armenian churches around the globe. So it’s time to appreciate this sweet fruit of the vine. Grape Blessing at St. David...
View ArticleGrilled Eggplant and Tomato Stacks
You might have noticed an increased number of eggplant recipes on The Armenian Kitchen recently. Well, that's due to the thrilling news that my husband is not allergic to it! Here's a recipe similar...
View ArticleBaked Eggplant and Spinach Moussaka, a Vegetarian Creation by Christine Datian
As you might recall, Christine Datian often has her recipes published on The Armenian Kitchen website, and in other online publications such as the Armenian Mirror Spectator, Sunset and Cooking Light...
View ArticleDried Eggplant Skins
Dried eggplant skins If you don’t happen to live in an area dotted with Middle Eastern stores, dried eggplant skins can be hard to find. It’s possible they might be available online, as long as there...
View ArticleRose and Virginia’s ‘Lentil Kufta’
Today the Women’s Guild of St. David Armenian Church (Boca Raton, FL) resumes its schedule of activities after a relatively quiet summer. To kick-off the season, a covered-dish luncheon is being held...
View ArticleLeft-over Lentil-Bulgur Kuftas, the Armenian ‘Breakfast of Champions’?!?
I am pleased to report that the lentil-bulgur kuftas were well-received at our Womens’ Guild Welcome-Back luncheon this past weekend. (Thank you, ladies!) I made some extra so that my husband, Doug,...
View ArticleA Candy to Commemorate the Soul of the Departed – Do you know what it is?
A request was presented recently by Sato Moughalian, not just to me, but to any Armenian would might be able to help. Sato’s request: “Dear fellow Armenians, I hope you won't mind if I pose a...
View ArticleRock Candy - Can it Heal One's Soul?
After posting a special request asking about a type of candy that was handed out at funerals, I received suggestions from two readers: #1: JH suggested it could possibly be locum, which, after dusting...
View ArticleCan’t Get Enough Lahmajoun!
Doug felt like having homemade pizza for dinner, but I didn’t feel like messing around making dough from scratch because it’s still really hot here in the south. Doug’s solution was to purchase...
View ArticleHalva with Toasted Pine Nuts
I realize it’s only October, but, it’s never too early to start thinking about the holidays. Before you know it, Thanksgiving and Christmas will be here, so I’m taking the opportunity to practice...
View ArticleThe Armenian Kitchen Appearing Live at the St. Leon Food and Art Festival in...
Save these dates - Friday, October 16th through Sunday, the 18th and come to the ever-so popular St. Leon Food and Art Festival in Fair Lawn, NJ. Click here to view their scheduled events. Doug and I...
View ArticlePumpkin Bread
One of my go-to autumn recipes is Pumpkin Bread. It’s not too sweet, is easy to make, and goes perfectly with a cup of hot coffee or tea. Add a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of good vanilla ice...
View ArticleCheese-filled Bird's Nests
Cheese-filled Bird's Nest If you missed seeing my demonstration at the St. Leon Food and Art Festival, you’re in luck. Here is the recipe I made. Hope you'll like it! Cheese-filled Bird's Nests...
View ArticleMeet Lisa Kouchakdjian, creator of 'Love on a Plate - Armenia'
It’s been over a week since I did my cooking demonstration at the St. Leon Food Festival in NJ. I’d never seen so many people and so much delicious food in one place at one time. It was incredible!...
View ArticleHomemade Yogurt in a Slow-Cooker? Why not!
I’ve never owned a slow-cooker, and I still don’t, but that might have to change. After 45 years of marriage, my sister just got her first one, so I’m looking up recipes she might like to prepare....
View ArticleHAJIMOM’S DZEDZADZS – A Meat and Wheat Casserole
I had the pleasure of chatting with family friend Ruth Bedevian while on our visit to NJ in October. She asked if I’d ever heard of a recipe called ‘Dzedzadzs’. I knew that dzedzadz (spelling varies)...
View ArticleChristine Datian's Eggplant Walnut Ricotta Rolls with Fresh Greens and Basil...
If you've been following The Armenian Kitchen, you’ll recognize the name, Christine Datian. I’ve posted a good number of her creative recipes in the past. Christine Datian's ‘Eggplant Walnut Ricotta...
View ArticleMaking Dolma using Dried Eggplant Skins
At times, it’s not easy to find dried eggplant skins. In October, I happened to be in the heart of the Middle Eastern community in Paterson, NJ, surrounded by more ME stores and restaurants than you...
View ArticlePreparing for Thanksgiving
As Thanksgiving rapidly approaches, it’s time to dust-off some tried and true recipes, and add a few new ones to the dinner menu. Being American-Armenian, we often mix-and-match our menu items to...
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