“The Prince of Wentworth Street”, Musa Dagh, and a recipe for Basstuk – or...
I just finished reading a book called “The Prince of Wentworth Street” by John Christie. Doug read it first, then passed it along to me. This book came highly recommended by our friend, Bonnie Gross,...
View ArticleFresh from the Farm: American-raised Lamb for Armenian Lamb Recipes
Doug and I just got back from Fox Trot Farm in Lancaster, SC, less than 30 miles from our home. We toured the farm a little over a year ago and fell in love with the place. What’s extra-special about...
View ArticleWe eat Armenian food all the time but we'll never forget eating in Armenia
Five years have zipped by since we visited Armenia and reveled in every conceivable style of Armenian food, feasting our way from soup to nuts with a delicious detour for basturma pizza. Every day...
View Article‘Zoom Cooking’ with my Daughter and Chef Serge Madikians: Tabouleh and...
For my birthday this year, my daughter Mandy and son-in-law Ron, presented me with a special gift – a ZOOM cooking class with Chef Serge Madikians, chef-owner of Serevan restaurant in Amenia, NY. Since...
View ArticleLamb Shank Gouvedge
Patience is vital when making Gouvedge – at least the way we make it. It takes time to prep and time to cook. So, if it’s Gouvedge you wish to serve this autumn and winter season, start planning now....
View ArticleButterflied leg of lamb, grilled Armenian style
Lamb was my family's go-to meat when I was growing up, and my mother taught me the traditions of Armenian cooking that apportioned various cuts to pots, pans, broiler or oven. Firing up the grill was...
View ArticleCousin Ani Ehramjian's Yalanchi - made in an Instant Pot!
Four years ago, Doug asked if I’d be interested in an Instant Pot (pressure cooker) for Christmas. My ears heard ‘Crock Pot’, to which I whole-heartedly replied, ‘Yes!’ On that Christmas morning, I...
View ArticleKhatoon Boodhi - Rice and Meat Patties: A Recipe from Araksi Dinkjian
Doug and I know a thing or two Dikranagerdsi recipes, but when we saw Anahid Dinkjian’s post for a Dikranagerdsi dish called Khatoon Boodhi on FB, we looked at each other and shrugged our shoulders...
View ArticleThe assault on Artsakh is an assault on all Armenians
Food means far more than sustenance to every culture but the link between food and identity is especially strong for Armenians. Scattered across the globe by the Genocide, we have adapted our menus to...
View ArticleA Recipe Request for Sweet Tarkhana - Grape Juice Pudding
Over the years I’ve received numerous requests to help find family-favorite Armenian recipes. With each request, I did my best to track down the recipe – with pretty good results.I was happy to help...
View ArticleKadin Boudi, a Meat and Rice Croquette Recipe from Charles Kasbarian
Not long ago, I posted a recipe for Khatoon Boodhi from Araksi Dinkjian. Araksi Dinkjian's Khatoon BoodhiIn that same post I mentioned Charles Kasbarian’s recipe of the same name, but with a slightly...
View ArticleKoolunja, Koolenja, or Kooroonja: No Matter Which Name You Use, it's Still an...
In the early days of The Armenian Kitchen, I received an email from a gentleman in MA asking if I had a recipe for Koolunja, a Kharpertsi variation of choreg. He went on to say that unlike the braided,...
View ArticleArmenia needs help and support more than ever
The war in Artsakh has ended badly for Armenians. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan signed an agreement that cedes territory to Azerbaijan in exchange for the presence of Russian troops to enforce a...
View ArticlePumpkin Geragoor, a Pumpkin Casserole recipe
With Halloween behind us and Thanksgiving just a few days away, you’ve most-likely eaten your fill of pumpkin dishes already. Before I share today’s Pumpkin Geragoor recipe, here’s some background...
View ArticleOur Thanksgiving Menu for Two
So much has gone wrong in 2020 – the dreaded virus, the wrath of Mother Nature, and the devastation in Artsakh and Armenia. Despite it all, we must keep our faith, count our blessings, and be thankful...
View ArticleMy Post-Thanksgiving Pumpkin Project- Pumpkin Bread, Pumpkin Custard, and...
In late October, my friend Linda gifted me with two small pie pumpkins – not pumpkin pies, but pumpkins from which pies – or other pumpkin goodies - could be made. They are the same type of pumpkins...
View ArticleChristmas Cookies, Traditional Paklava and other sweet Treats
We all know this has been a tough year, but it’s finally coming to an end. With that in mind, let’s focus on the celebration of Christmas.I can think of no better way to prepare, than by making an...
View ArticleBe on the Lookout for our 2021 "Kitchen" Renovation!
We're taking an extended holiday vacation this year but we're not sitting with our feet up by the fire sipping Armenian brandy. Well, OK, sure we are. But we're also working hard to renovate The...
View ArticleThe assault on Artsakh is an assault on all Armenians
Food means far more than sustenance to every culture but the link between food and identity is especially strong for Armenians. Scattered across the globe by the Genocide, we have adapted our menus to...
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A Recipe Request for Sweet Tarkhana – Grape Juice Pudding
Over the years I’ve received numerous requests to help find family-favorite Armenian recipes. With each request, I did my best to track down the recipe – with pretty good results. I was happy to help...
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