Lamb Hash (and Video!)
Leftovers can be dreary if all you do is heat and eat. But if you enjoy cooking, you probably enjoy the creative challenge of transforming a bit of this and a portion of that into something entirely...
View ArticleLena Tashjian's Toorshi (Pickled Vegetables) Recipe - and - video!
Christine Datian contributed the following piece to The Armenian Mirror-Spectator last April, and has offered to share it with The Armenian Kitchen. Thank you, Christine! *** Armenians and Middle...
View ArticleApple-Spice Granola Bars
After examining the contents of the pantry, I realized there were enough ingredients to make homemade granola. It’s not exactly healthy, but I’d like to think it’s at least healthy-ish. Doug liked it...
View ArticleWash your hands…PLEASE!
The following story originally posted on March 27, 2009, shortly after the introduction of The Armenian Kitchen website. With the Corona virus still active and states re-opening businesses in haste,...
View ArticleIf the spice of life remains elusive, you might just have anosmia
A little over 10 years ago, a thunderous thump on the head severed the delicate tendrils connecting my olfactory nerve to my brain. I was left with a condition called anosmia. Simply put, I can’t...
View ArticleCan't get enough of Parsley, Onions, and Eggs? You're not the only one!
I'm re-posting a story from the early days of The Armenian Kitchen. This time it's a Dikranagerdsi favorite - 'Sokhov Boghdonosov Dabag' (Parsley, Onions, and Eggs) - also known as 'Ejjeh' to those...
View ArticleStanley’s Armenian Cuisine Restaurant – Stanley Kooyumjian's story and two of...
Stanley Kooyumjian's story and recipes recently appeared in The Armenian Mirror-Spectator. I share this with you, thanks to Christine Datian. Stanley Kooyumjian's story: The original concept for...
View ArticleZucchini-Pecan Muffins
It was as though I'd received a mystery food basket - you know, like the ones chefs receive on the Food Network show 'Chopped'. I searched through my freezer and refrigerator to see which ingredients...
View ArticleFather’s Day Ice Cream Surprise
This year poses a different scenario for Father’s Day. Undoubtedly there will be barbecues, weather-permitting, and other ways to show love and appreciation to one’s dad, while, hopefully, keeping a...
View ArticleBitlis Tutoo (Sour Cabbage Stew) from 'Breaking Bread with William Saroyan'
The following recipe for Bitlis Tutoo (Sour Cabbage Stew) from 'Breaking Bread with William Saroyan' was posted in The Armenian Mirror-Spectator by Christine Vartanian Datian. William Saroyan A bit of...
View ArticleGrandma Mary’s Delightful Cake (or Church Delight Cake)
Grandma Mary’s Delightful Cake (or Church Delight Cake) By Christine Vartanian Datian This recipe is featured in the Collections from the Grapevine Cookbook, published by the Ladies Society of St....
View ArticleJajuk: A Chilled Yogurt and Cucumber Soup
When I think of summer, cucumbers come to mind - as in “cool as a cucumber.” The high-water content of the cucumber provides a moist, cooling effect to the palate. My grandmother called cucumbers...
View ArticleThe Armenian Museum of Watertown, MA announces its Recipe-Sharing Project!
My husband and I started TheArmenianKitchen website in March 2009 with the sole purpose of preserving and sharing Armenian recipes. Imagine how delighted I was when, just recently, Lucine Kasbarian...
View Article"Dzvov Lobi" or Havgitov Lupia, a Green Bean and Egg recipe from Lucine...
The recipe for Green Beans and Eggs (Dzvov Lobi or Havgitov Lupia), was sent to me by Lucine Kasbarian who first sampled it in Sisian, Armenia. She states that Western Armenians prepare this as well...
View ArticleChef George Duran shares his mother's Sarma recipe!
I've been a fan of Chef George Duran, even before I learned he is Armenian. Once that was revealed, I was even more interested in following his career. In the early days of this website, I wrote a...
View ArticlePlease Help Nory Locum, a Small Armenian Business, to Survive and Thrive...
In 2010, I wrote about Nory Locum, a once-thriving candy-making company in CA, owned and operated by Armand Sahakian. To reciprocate, Armand shared his mother’s treasured recipe for St. Sarkis Halva...
View ArticleKOFTA, a recipe from Chef Dan Janjigian
The following story and recipe come from Chef Dan Janjigian, as a special to the Armenian Mirror-Spectator. Chef Dan (Jiggy) Janjigian, Photo by Nick Sulzer/Buckrail As soon as I read his story, I...
View ArticleOlive and Nut Salad (Tzitabedoughi yev Engouizi Aghtsan), a recipe by Aline...
We all know about the devastating explosions which occurred in Beirut on August 4th. Buildings and businesses in ruins, lives lost. Mayrig, Aline Kamakian’s restaurant in Beirut, is highly regarded by...
View ArticleZucchini with Pistachios and Basil
Last week I received my Nory Locum shipment - 2 boxes of locum (of course!) and 2 lbs. of unsalted California pistachios (without shells).My locum and pistachio nut delivery from Nory LocumDoug and I...
View ArticleMadzoon (Yogurt) with Honey, Fruit and Nuts
Autumn is fast-approaching, but we’re still feeling the intense warmth of summer. We find the best way to stay refreshed is with a soothing dessert made with plain madzoon (yogurt). Here’s one of our...
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