Patligan (Eggplant Moussaka) and Armenian Meatball Soup: Two More Treasured...
In a previous post on The Armenian Kitchen, I introduced the cookbook, ’Armenian and Selected Favorite Recipes’ published in 1970 by the Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church (Fresno) Ladies Guild,...
View ArticleChicken Shawarma with Tahini-Yogurt Sauce or Toum
I love a good shawarma. I also love fenugreek, a pleasantly bitter, slightly sweet seed which – in ground form – is used in curry powders, spice blends, and teas. After searching for a chicken shawarma...
View ArticleSt. Sarkis Armenian Church's Annual Picnic, Charlotte, NC
Join us this Saturday, October 5, from 11 AM-5 PM, for the St. Sarkis Armenian Church Annual Picnic on the church grounds. Please invite family, friends and neighbors to enjoy a delicious Armenian...
View ArticlePumpkin-Yogurt Fluff - and - other Pumpkin recipes re-visited!
It’s October and pumpkin decorations are everywhere. I love a good Jack-o'-Lantern, but, personally, I’d rather eat pumpkin than decorate with it. That’s why this post will revisit some of The Armenian...
View ArticleDried Fruit Compote - a Quick and Easy Dessert!
Looking for a dessert that can be prepared in a jiffy? Try this quick and easy Dried Fruit Compote. The culinary definition of compote states that it is "served as a chilled dish made up of fresh or...
View ArticlePink Pearl Apple Crisp - a perfect autumn recipe from Chef Serge Madikians
One of my favorite restaurants is Serevan in Amenia, NY. Chef-owner Serge Madikians can transform locally sourced ingredients into works of art for the eyes, palette, and soul. For my birthday last...
View ArticleNashville, TN: Home to Country-Western Music, the Grand Ole Opry, Chef Hrant...
You read that correctly, folks! My husband, Doug, is a master at researching. For decades his research was related to journalism and authoring books. Now he focuses on places for us to explore in the...
View ArticleVanetzi Ashkile (Spinach Soup), another treasured recipe from from the Holy...
Christine Datian shares another special recipe, Vanetzi Ashkile (Spinach Soup), from the Holy Trinity Armenian Church Guild Cookbook, ‘The Armenian and Selected Favorite Recipes Cookbook’, just in time...
View ArticleLentil Soup with Meatballs
An unusual cold-front hit much of the Mid-to-Eastern part of the US over the past few days, sending shivers down our spines. What better way to warm ourselves than with a pot of hot, hearty soup! I...
View ArticleBulgur Pilaf with Chickpeas and Dried Apricots
We feel blessed every day of the year, but Thanksgiving Day gives us a chance, when we’re not busy cooking, to step back and reflect on our lives, and to count our blessings. By sharing numerous family...
View ArticleEndless possibilities with Leftover Turkey
The same question arises every year the day after Thanksgiving: What should I do with all of this leftover turkey? The possibilities are endless! Post Thanksgiving Turkey-Vegetable Soup For starters,...
View ArticleA Chorag Recipe from the Holy Trinity Armenian Church Cookbook
Over the past few months, I’ve posted several recipes from the “Armenian and Selected Favorite Recipes” cookbook published by Fresno’s Holy Trinity Armenian Apostolic Church Trinity Guild Ladies....
View ArticleManti – My Christmas Gift to my Daughter
Doug and I are thrilled that our daughter, Mandy, and son-in-law, Ron will be spending Christmas with us. When I asked Mandy what special dishes she’d like me to prepare, she listed some of her...
View ArticleA Quick and Easy Simit Recipe
Our freezer is beginning to overflow with goodies I’ve been preparing in advance for our up-coming Christmas celebrations. I’ve already made - and froze - lule kebab, mini lahmajouns (short-cut...
View ArticleThe Blessing of Pomegranates
Today, many Armenian Churches are performing a fairly new tradition - blessing pomegranates. Our Blessed Pomegranate When and how did this begin? A few years ago, St. David Armenian Church in Boca...
View ArticleSome Traditional (and non-traditional) Armenian recipes to serve in...
Just when you thought the excessive, festive eating and drinking was behind you, a new year (and a new decade) – plus Armenian Christmas follow right behind. Enjoy the festivities with a few of our...
View ArticleComing Soon – 'The Vegan Armenian Kitchen Cookbook'– and - a chance to win...
My first introduction to Lena (Tachdjian) Tashjian was back in December of 2013 via an article that appeared in The Armenian Weekly. Lena with her Vegan Ghapama At that time, Lena shared with The...
View ArticleA Special Guest Post: A New Holiday, or any-time-of-year, Cocktail: The...
Ron’s ‘Armenian Manhattan’ My name is Ron, I’m the son-in-law of the authors of this blog. My other qualifications for receiving this special assignment include that I’m arguably Armenian – Armenian...
View ArticleKhash: A Brief History -and Recipe to Try
‘A Brief History of Khash, Armenia’s Love-It-or-Hate-It Hangover Cure’ a story by Benjamin Kemper, and ‘Khash’, a recipe by Samvel Hovhannisyan originally appeared in Smithsonianmag.com about two years...
View ArticleTime is Running Out! The offer to win your very own copy of ‘The Vegan...
A few weeks ago, Lena Tashjian and I posted articles about her new cookbook, ‘The Vegan Armenian Kitchen Cookbook’, which will be available in time for Lent. If you haven’t already done so, we want to...
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