From Christine Vartanian Datian

Christine Vartanian Datian

Christine Datian, a Fresno native, is a copywriter and technical writer who has been published in Sunset and Cooking Light Magazines for over a decade. Christine is a graduate of California State University, Fresno (CSUF) with a Master of Arts Degree in Mass Communications. She attributes her accomplishments and interests in writing and creating new recipes to her mother Alice, and her late grandmother, Mrs. Peppy Sarkisian, a native of Adana, Turkey.

Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb or beef 1 medium onion, minced 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped fine 1/2[...]

Ingredients: 1 cup fine grain bulgur 1 pound lean ground beef or lamb 1 medium red or white onion, minced 1 medium egg, beaten 2 large cloves garlic, minced 2[...]

Ingredients: 4 cups fresh or canned chicken broth (turkey broth may be substituted) 4 cups water 2 skinless boneless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded or diced (or any cooked chicken)[...]

Ingredients: In a deep, round, clear bowl, layer the following ingredients according to your taste: 2 cups tabbouleh (homemade or store bought) 1 1/2 cups hummus (homemade or store bought)[...]

Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb 1/2 cup white rice 1 large white onion, finely chopped 1 egg, beaten 2 stalks celery, finely chopped 2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped[...]

Ingredients: 1 quart whole milk 1/2 cup white rice, rinsed 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Dash of sea or Kosher salt Cinnamon, ground ginger, lemon zest Fresh whipped cream,[...]

Ingredients: 3-4 (6 oz.) jars of marinated artichoke hearts 1 small red or white onion, finely chopped 1 bunch green onions, finely chopped 1 small bunch flat-leaf parsley, minced 1[...]

Ingredients: 3 or 4 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and thinly diced or sliced 2 cups plain white or Armenian yogurt 1 medium white or red onion, thinly sliced 3-4 cloves[...]

Ingredients: 2 (6-ounce) packages fresh baby spinach, washed, drained, torn into pieces 4 eggs, beaten 1 medium onion, chopped 2-3 large cloves garlic, minced 3/4 cup milk 1 cup crumbled[...]

Ingredients: 7-8 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth 1 large onion, finely chopped 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 medium green bell pepper, seeded, finely chopped 1 can (6 ounces)[...]

Ingredients: 4 large fresh artichokes, washed 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2-3 cloves garlic, mashed 2 1/2 cups canned stewed tomatoes or crushed fresh tomatoes Olive oil, fresh chopped mint[...]