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Tahn, an Armenian summer yogurt drink
It’s getting hot and summer drink recipes have been on my mind. My go-to is tahn, an easy-to-make Armenian yogurt drink. I’ve never been a fan of drinking milk, but I could drink tahn all day long....
View ArticleArmenians Love Brandy, Especially Dads
Armenians love brandy, even if they don’t always realize it. I certainly didn’t until I decided to look a bit deeper than the bottom of my snifter. The encouragement came from our daughter Mandy, who...
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Understanding Mastic
I’ve been eating choreg my entire life, which amounts to a LOT of choreg!The recipe I know -and love- is savory – not sweet, and includes freshly ground mahlab, fennel seed, anise seed, and a touch of...
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Talking about Armenian Food with Comedian Mary Basmadjian, my (future) Best...
I didn’t grow up with many Armenian friends. I was raised in South Florida where the average age at our church was 60+. So I’d like to think that if I was raised in Pasadena, California, comedian Mary...
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Roasted Grapes with Yogurt and Whipped Cream
Grapes grown in Armenia are known for their special sweetness. We’ve never eaten grapes from Armenia, but all grapes taste a little sweeter in August as Armenian churches around the world celebrate...
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Losh Kebab – an Armenian Hamburger Recipe
One of our go-to recipes is good-old losh kebab – an Armenian ‘hamburger’ which is much like lule kebab. ‘Lule’ means ‘rolled’ and clearly refers to its sausage shape. Losh kebab generally uses the...
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Armenian Cracker Bread Recipe
Armenian cracker bread is one of our favorite accompaniments with string cheese, olives and a good cup of coffee. While visiting family in New Jersey and New York this summer, my daughter Mandy and I...
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Ghapama – Stuffed, baked Pumpkin, Kef-style with a song
I started writing a ghapama blog item several months ago, but ended up putting the story on the back burner when I realized I wouldn’t have time to prepare it. Then, a few days ago, completely out of...
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Breads: Armenian-style, and a Lavash story by Andrew Janjigian
‘Bread is the Staff of Life’. Who hasn’t heard that phrase before? Life-sustaining Armenian breads come in various shapes, sizes, textures, and tastes.The most notable Armenian bread is the national...
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Cranberry-Orange-Pecan Muffins
Although I haven’t lived in New Jersey for decades, in my heart, I’ll always be a ‘Jersey Girl’ because that’s where I was born and raised.Of course, everyone knows that New Jersey is the Garden...
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Armenian Meatloaf
As I was organizing my recipe folder, a small piece of old newspaper flew off the shelf. I was about to throw it away when I realized it was a recipe for Armenian Meatloaf that I found in a newspaper...
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Kahke, an Armenian Christmas Cookie Recipe
Christmastime conjures up images of tables filled with beautifully adorned cookies, candies and sweets. Over the years, The Armenian Kitchen has posted a fair share of specialty dessert recipes...
View ArticleHappy, Healthy New Year and Merry Armenian Christmas!
The Christmas card depicted was created by Alik Arzoumanian. Isn’t it perfect? The card was shipped to us with Christmas gifts from our daughter and son-in-law, who selected the card. The cover reads:...
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Leeks, Peas and Sorrel Soup
My first encounter with aveluk (wild sorrel) was in 2015 when Doug and I were in Yerevan. I’d ordered aveluk soup at a local restaurant and was hooked. The soup was delicious and comforting and I knew...
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St. Sarkis Day – a Celebration with Recipes – and a brief video
St. Sarkis the Warrior St. Sarkis Day (2022) falls on Saturday, February 12th. To provide you with some background related to this occasion, the following information comes from...
View ArticleLent and Lenten Recipes
In the Armenian Church, Lent is a “time of joyfulness and purification through repentance”. The Western Church’s less-strict lenten practice excludes meat from the diet.The stricter lenten diet of the...
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Baked Grape Leaves and Rice Recipe- Shirdov Sini Sarma
My family LOVES stuffed grape leaves, (aka sarma or yalanchi) but the process of stuffing the rice filling into finicky leaves can be somewhat tedious.The same goes for kufteh, Armenian meat and...
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Coloring Easter Eggs- Armenian Style
With Easter just a few days away, I felt the need to re-post this timely reminder on coloring eggs – Armenian style, that is. Links to a few of our must-have Easter recipes are also included. We wish...
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Dried White Mulberry Granola – Armenian style!
Here is my recipe for … Dried White Mulberry Granola – Armenian style. Not many people are familiar with dried mulberries. Luckily, I am, and enjoy eating them right out of the bag. I also like them...
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Spinach Pie
Spinach pie, or Spanakopita, is, as you know, a deliciously Greek recipe. The combination of cheeses and herbs provides a pleasing flavor while the crispy texture of the baked phyllo dough gives it...
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