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 large head broccoli, cleaned, cut into bite-sized pieces 1 cup walnuts halves or slivered almonds 1 cup red seedless grapes 1 red apple, peel on, cored and diced[...]

Ingredients: 1 large eggplant, coarsely chopped or diced 1 large tomato, seeded and diced 1 large red or yellow onion, finely chopped 1 medium red or green bell pepper, seeded[...]

Ingredients: 2-3 large ripe avocado, pitted, peeled and diced 2 medium ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges or 11/2 cups halved grape or cherry tomatoes 1 cup firmly packed chopped fresh[...]

Ingredients: 1 (18.25 oz.) yellow or lemon cake mix 1 (16 oz.) can apricots, drained (reserve syrup) 2 tablespoons apricot brandy or brandy of choice, optional 1 teaspoon vanilla or[...]

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 egg yolks, 2 egg whites 2 tablespoons iced water Grated rind of 1[...]

  By Christine Vartanian Datian   Ingredients: 6-8 Japanese eggplants, sliced thinly 6 medium tomatoes, sliced thinly or 2 boxes of cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup[...]

By Christine Vartanian Datian   Ingredients: 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets or wedges (about 8 cups) 2 large lemons, thinly sliced 1 medium red onion, diced or sliced[...]

By Christine Vartanian Datian   Ingredients: 3 cups cucumbers, peeled, seeded, cut into chunks 1 cup cooked fresh beets, chopped 1/2 medium onion, chopped 4 cups plain low-fat white yogurt[...]

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup uncooked lentils 4 cups water, low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 bay leaves 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup cooked white[...]

Ingredients: 1 large eggplant, washed, cut into 1/4 inch slices 3-4 tablespoons tahini 4 cloves garlic, mashed 1 1/2 cups plain white or Greek yogurt (more to taste) 1/2 medium[...]

By Christine Vartanian Datian Ingredients: 1 medium size head cabbage, cut into pieces or shredded 1 large onion, diced 3-4 cloves garlic, minced 3 stalks of celery (and tops), diced[...]