From 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.

Recipe Corner: Mrs. Bezjian’s Swiss Chard and Tahini Bureks – Armenian Turnovers

THIS WEEK • 9 min read - by Christine Vartanian Datian

Almonds Apricots desserts Tarts

For the Love of Apricots: Lisa Prince Newman’s Award-Winning Apricot Almond Tart

Apr 24 • 9 min read - by Christine Vartanian Datian

Eech The Gutsy Gourmet Vegetarian

Recipe Corner: The Gutsy Gourmet’s Armenian Eech

Apr 24 • 11 min read - by Christine Vartanian Datian

Bok Choy Los Angeles Times Shrimp

A Tribute to Barbara Hansen: Shrimp and Bok Choy Bowl

Apr 24 • 8 min read - by Christine Vartanian Datian

Eggplant Lentils Palestine in a Dish Vegetarian

Recipe Corner: Wafa Shami’s Rummaniyeh Lentil Eggplant Stew

Mar 24 • 7 min read - by Christine Vartanian Datian

Lenten Recipes Lentils St. John Armenian Apostolic Church Vegan foods

Lenten Recipe: Vartabed Chorba (Priest’s Soup)

Mar 24 • 3 min read - by Christine Vartanian Datian

Chorag chorek Easter

Recipe Corner: Zatiki Chorek: Armenian Easter Bread

Mar 24 • 8 min read - by Christine Vartanian Datian

Top 5 Articles from Christine Vartanian Datian

Lenten Recipe: Red Lentils with Cracked Wheat (Vospov Kofte)

by Christine Vartanian Datian

March 7, 2024 0 Comments

This recipe is courtesy of the St. John Armenian Apostolic Church in San Francisco, founded in 1924. The season of Great Lent is a time of renewed devotion as we[...]

Choreg Kayseri Mediterranean Meals for Mom Sweets

Recipe Corner: Sweet Biscuits from Mediterranean Meals for Mom

by Christine Vartanian Datian

February 29, 2024 0 Comments

Helen Adourian is the successful blogger and entrepreneur at Mediterranean Meals for Moms. She is also a licensed cosmetologist and fashion consultant. When she married her husband John, they traveled[...]

Baingan Bharta Curry Eggplant Indian cuisine Vegetarian

Recipe Corner: Sowmya’s Spicy Corner – Baingan Bharta/Roasted Eggplant Curry

by Christine Vartanian Datian

February 22, 2024 0 Comments

Baingan Bharta/Roasted Eggplant Curry is a delicious and smoky North Indian variation of the Mediterranean baba ganoush. This simple dish has unique smoky flavors that come from grilling the eggplant[...]

Cakes desserts Middle Eastern food Nuts Syrian foods

Recipe Corner: Syrian Nut Cake (H’risseh)

by Christine Vartanian Datian

February 15, 2024 0 Comments

“International Cuisine is a culinary and travel adventure. We enjoy sharing recipes and travel tips from every country in the world, and exploring the world through food. Our mission is[...]

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