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Watermelon: an Armenian Tradition
If I were to ask you to name an “Armenian fruit,” what would you reply … Apricot? Pomegranate? Quince? All good answers, but don’t forget about watermelon! Armenian watermelon crop (Image from...
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Savory Gluten-free Choreg!
Since our daughter Mandy and son-in-law Ron live in upstate NY, Doug and I are always thrilled whenever they visit us in South Carolina. The most recent visit was a bit different – Mandy came here,...
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Shepherd’s Salad with Pomegranate Molasses Dressing
Shepherds of long ago created meals of wild greens and herbs as they sought nourishment while tending their flocks. They would gather and eat whatever they could find growing in the fields. Over time,...
View ArticleArmenian String Cheese (Tel Banir)
Even though my family and I LOVE Armenian string cheese (aka Tel Banir or chechil), I’m embarrased to admit I have never made it. Current circumstances, however, might force me to give it a try....
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Green Beans and Zucchini (Fassoulia yev Tutum)
Fassoulia literally means ‘bean’ – white, red, green –you get the idea. My husband and I have posted a few fassoulia recipes on this site over the years – fassoulia with stewed lamb, fassoulia with...
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Vivian’s Homemade Armenian String Cheese
Armenian String Cheese Vivian Vezirian-Hovsepian is an amazing cook! Her yalanchi recipe is to-die-for, as is her Manti (according to her very lucky grandchildren) – and – she makes fantastic string...
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Cranberry Pomegranate Sauce
Thanksgiving is decidedly an American holiday highlighted by the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and football games. Golden, overstuffed turkeys, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and green bean...
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Apricot Logs – a Holiday Favorite!
This recipe first appeared on The Armenian Kitchen website in December, 2015. It’s been one of our favorites ever since. So if you’re looking for an easy sweet to serve this holiday season, look no...
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Tahnabour (Yogurt Soup) from Marian Amiraian
Sometimes people are lucky enough to be in the right place, at the right time. Here’s our story: A number of years ago former neighbor Marian Amiraian called to say her children weren’t able to visit...
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The ARAM Sandwich celebrates its 50th Anniversary!
When TheArmenianKitchen.com began in 2009, one of the earliest posts I wrote was about the ARAM Sandwich. I was curious to know who this mysterious ‘Aram’ was. After thousands of post views and...
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Mother’s Day: a year-long celebration
Mother’s Day isn’t an Armenian celebration. It’s one of those American “Hallmark” events – buy Mom a pretty card, an expensive bouquet of flowers, and treat her to an over-priced buffet. To Armenians,...
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Antonio Tahhan and his recipe for Kbeibat, Middle Eastern dumplings
My first encounter with Antonio (Tony) Tahhan, the Syrian-American food writer, researcher, and storyteller, spans over a decade when I wrote this piece about him in 2011. Recently, Christine Datian,...
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George Mardikian’s Chicken Tchakhokhbelli recipe, a dish favored by Georgian...
My family and I had the distinct honor of meeting George Mardikian at his restaurant, Omar Khayyam’s, in San Francisco, in the summer of 1967. We were introduced to Mr. Mardikian at his restaurant by...
View ArticleThanksgiving Recipes Revisited
With Thanksgiving Day just hours away, I thought I’d share a few of our favorite, not too complicated recipes for you to serve to family and friends. Simply click on the post links, gather the...
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A Traditional Recipe for Armenian Christmas Eve – Nevik
Way back in 2010 Ara Kassabian shared his family’s recipe for Nevik with The Armenian Kitchen and it’s been part of our family’s menu ever since. Thank you, Ara!This recipe, traditionally served on...
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St. Sarkis Day and 3 celebratory recipes
It’s that time of year again! St. Sarkis Day, the moveable feast day on the Armenian Church calendar, is this Saturday, January 27, 2024 – 63 days before Easter, March 31st. I’ve written about this...
View ArticleEaster Menu Planning? Look no further!
I don’t know about you, but in our family, we’re all about tradition when it comes to Easter. Here’s a recap of some of our Easter favorites. If you haven’t already gathered onion skins to color eggs...
View ArticleArmenian Tomato and Bulgur Soup with Mint – by Christine Vartanian Datian
Just in time for soup season, Christine Datian offers The Armenian Kitchen her recipe for Tomato-Bulgur Soup with Mint to warm your body and soul. Hope you’ll enjoy it! Ingredients:1 large yellow...
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