Category Archives: ARMENIAN/MIDDLE-EASTERN DISHES
Two Sisters On A Boat Mucver – Zucchini Fritters Version II
Over the summer, my family and I took a trip to Kaş, a lovely seaside town on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. My most memorable day of the trip was on a boat that took us along the coast to
Two Sisters On A Boat Mucver – Zucchini Fritters Version II
Over the summer, my family and I took a trip to Kaş, a lovely seaside town on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. My most memorable day of the trip was on a boat that took us along the coast to
Zucchini Fritter Muffins
My clever mother-in-law has a wonderful recipe for baked zucchini fritters. These are usually fried. Instead of frying, she bakes them in a muffin pan. I really like this presentation. Not only is it healthier than frying, it’s cute and
Zucchini Fritter Muffins
My clever mother-in-law has a wonderful recipe for baked zucchini fritters. These are usually fried. Instead of frying, she bakes them in a muffin pan. I really like this presentation. Not only is it healthier than frying, it’s cute and
Dolma With Swiss Chard
This dolma recipe is a different take on the more traditional dolma made with vine leaves. Both versions are great, but this version is less briny. I love Swiss chard, as it’s delicious and super healthy. Dolma is a popular
Dolma With Swiss Chard
This dolma recipe is a different take on the more traditional dolma made with vine leaves. Both versions are great, but this version is less briny. I love Swiss chard, as it’s delicious and super healthy. Dolma is a popular
Jerusalem Artichokes With Mint And Lemon
What a great side dish this is with roast chicken or fish. My mother-in-law gave me this recipe, which I loved from first taste. The ingredients are absolutely perfect together. Mint and lemon are heavenly together. Add this to the
Jerusalem Artichokes With Mint And Lemon
What a great side dish this is with roast chicken or fish. My mother-in-law gave me this recipe, which I loved from first taste. The ingredients are absolutely perfect together. Mint and lemon are heavenly together. Add this to the
Zucchini Beef Stew With Mint And Dill
This is my simple weeknight go to recipe for my family that’s both nutritious and delicious. I love zucchini with dill and mint. The dill is fresh and the mint is dried. This whole meal only take about 15 minutes
Zucchini Beef Stew With Mint And Dill
This is my simple weeknight go to recipe for my family that’s both nutritious and delicious. I love zucchini with dill and mint. The dill is fresh and the mint is dried. This whole meal only take about 15 minutes
Momma Anita’s Armenian Eggplant and Spiced Beef Casserole (Batlijanov Tava)
This eggplant and spiced beef casserole is one of my mother’s signature dishes. It’s an old Urfa Armenian recipe we call batlijanov tava, passed down from generation to generation. It’s nice to retain these recipes so that future generations of
Momma Anita’s Armenian Eggplant and Spiced Beef Casserole (Batlijanov Tava)
This eggplant and spiced beef casserole is one of my mother’s signature dishes. It’s an old Urfa Armenian recipe we call batlijanov tava, passed down from generation to generation. It’s nice to retain these recipes so that future generations of
Cannellini Bean Stew With Lamb
This dish is so hearty and soothing on a cold winter’s day. It’s a simple dish to make, but you need to be sure to soak the beans over night. I serve this dish with rice, along with a
Cannellini Bean Stew With Lamb
This dish is so hearty and soothing on a cold winter’s day. It’s a simple dish to make, but you need to be sure to soak the beans over night. I serve this dish with rice, along with a
Minty Yogurt Soup With Bulgur Meatballs
Today I felt like a hearty soup with flavors from my childhood. My mother-in-law made a yogurt soup with chickpeas a month ago, and it was perfectly delicious. I wanted to Make the same yogurt soup but with bulgur meatballs
Minty Yogurt Soup With Bulgur Meatballs
Today I felt like a hearty soup with flavors from my childhood. My mother-in-law made a yogurt soup with chickpeas a month ago, and it was perfectly delicious. I wanted to Make the same yogurt soup but with bulgur meatballs
Momma Anita’s Armenian Eggplant And Pomegranate Salad
If my mother has a pomegranate handy, she’ll pop some seeds into one of her lovely salads. Here is one salad she’s made since I was little. She tells me that it’s a traditional Armenian salad. It’s a super easy
Momma Anita’s Armenian Eggplant And Pomegranate Salad
If my mother has a pomegranate handy, she’ll pop some seeds into one of her lovely salads. Here is one salad she’s made since I was little. She tells me that it’s a traditional Armenian salad. It’s a super easy
Parsley Omelet Fritters – Ejjeh
Here is a simple and healthy recipe that I learned from my mother, who learned from her mother, and so on. We call it Ejjeh, or Egeh (I have no idea how to spell it) in the old country. To
Parsley Omelet Fritters – Ejjeh
Here is a simple and healthy recipe that I learned from my mother, who learned from her mother, and so on. We call it Ejjeh, or Egeh (I have no idea how to spell it) in the old country. To
Indulgent Breakfast: Walnut-Honey Spread With Kaymak (Or Clotted Cream)
On a recent trip to Istanbul, my husband and I were fortunate to eat at the popular all-day breakfast restaurant called Van Kahvaltı Evi. Van is a city in eastern Turkey, and this place serves breakfast that is typical of
Indulgent Breakfast: Walnut-Honey Spread With Kaymak (Or Clotted Cream)
On a recent trip to Istanbul, my husband and I were fortunate to eat at the popular all-day breakfast restaurant called Van Kahvaltı Evi. Van is a city in eastern Turkey, and this place serves breakfast that is typical of
Armenian Warm Bulgur Salad With Vine Leaves – Eech
I absolutely love this dish for many reasons. It’s fast, it’s a healthy vegetarian option, it’s delicious, and my children surprisingly love it! It’s not really a salad. It’s more of a fried rice type dish, only made with bulgur
Armenian Warm Bulgur Salad With Vine Leaves – Eech
I absolutely love this dish for many reasons. It’s fast, it’s a healthy vegetarian option, it’s delicious, and my children surprisingly love it! It’s not really a salad. It’s more of a fried rice type dish, only made with bulgur
My Vegetarian Lunch Favorites Eaten With Pita Bread: Zucchini With Onions and Allspice and Labne With Olive Oil
This is a super healthy lunch I make myself sometimes, and both dishes can also be a lovely accompaniment to any meal. I don’t even use any utensils for these dishes. I just scoop up mouthfuls with pieces of pita
My Vegetarian Lunch Favorites Eaten With Pita Bread: Zucchini With Onions and Allspice and Labne With Olive Oil
This is a super healthy lunch I make myself sometimes, and both dishes can also be a lovely accompaniment to any meal. I don’t even use any utensils for these dishes. I just scoop up mouthfuls with pieces of pita
2 divine spreads – Carrot, dill and yogurt and Muhammara
2 divine speads: Carrot with yogurt and dill and Muhammara My carrot spread and muhammara are perfect appetizers for when guests come over. Let’s start with the carrot spread. My mother in-law makes this Turkish spread, or a version of
2 divine spreads – Carrot, dill and yogurt and Muhammara
2 divine speads: Carrot with yogurt and dill and Muhammara My carrot spread and muhammara are perfect appetizers for when guests come over. Let’s start with the carrot spread. My mother in-law makes this Turkish spread, or a version of
Green Beans With Tomato And Olive Oil – Fasulia
This simple vegetarian recipe is on rotation in our home. I love it when I want something without meat that’s not too heavy. There are so many variations of this middle eastern dish. Many like to make the stew in
Green Beans With Tomato And Olive Oil – Fasulia
This simple vegetarian recipe is on rotation in our home. I love it when I want something without meat that’s not too heavy. There are so many variations of this middle eastern dish. Many like to make the stew in
Lemony Lentil-Swiss Chard Soup With Cilantro
This is a soup that I loved from the very first taste. It’s a Lebanese soup that I was introduced to by a friend of my mother’s. When it’s cold outside and I want a mega healthy and delicious soup
Lemony Lentil-Swiss Chard Soup With Cilantro
This is a soup that I loved from the very first taste. It’s a Lebanese soup that I was introduced to by a friend of my mother’s. When it’s cold outside and I want a mega healthy and delicious soup
Lentils And Rice With Carmelized Onions – Mujedereh
Here is another super quick and easy vegan recipe that you can round-up with a few ingredients. I always seem to have these in my pantry. I often make this when I want something vegetarian, and I don’t feel like
Lentils And Rice With Carmelized Onions – Mujedereh
Here is another super quick and easy vegan recipe that you can round-up with a few ingredients. I always seem to have these in my pantry. I often make this when I want something vegetarian, and I don’t feel like
Red Lentil and Bulgur Patties – Vospov Kofte
This is Armenian peasant food at its healthiest! It’s also a popular dish for lent. I think it’s the perfect vegetarian meal. I make patties with a combination of red lentils, bulgur wheat and fried onions. Traditionally, you put a
Red Lentil and Bulgur Patties – Vospov Kofte
This is Armenian peasant food at its healthiest! It’s also a popular dish for lent. I think it’s the perfect vegetarian meal. I make patties with a combination of red lentils, bulgur wheat and fried onions. Traditionally, you put a
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