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: 4 medium cucumbers (about 2 1/4 lb.), peeled, seeded, and chopped 2 cups plain white yogurt 1 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 3/4 cup sour cream 1/2 cup[...]

Ingredients: 8 firm, large ripe peaches, washed, peeled and sliced 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup flour 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 medium egg 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1[...]

Ingredients: 2 cups walnuts, very finely chopped 1 cup sifted flour 1/2 cup soft unsalted butter (1 stick) 3 tablespoons brown sugar 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice (and zest of[...]

  Ingredients: 3 (16 oz.) cans no salt added green beans, washed and drained (any style) 1 large onion, diced 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced 1 medium green or red[...]

Salad: 2 cups cooked white or brown rice, chilled 1 pound medium or large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, chilled 1 cup fresh spinach, cut into thin strips 1 cup[...]

Ingredients: 6-7 medium zucchini, yellow crookneck or pattypan squash, sliced or diced 1 large onion, diced 2 medium garlic cloves, minced 2 cups potatoes, peeled, cubed or diced 2 medium[...]

Ingredients: 1 pound medium carrots, washed, sliced or diced 3/4 cup milk or half and half 2 eggs, beaten 2 cups shredded or grated Provolone, Swiss or Fontina cheese (or[...]

Ingredients: 1 large head cauliflower, washed, cut into florets or roughly chopped 6 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 2 cups whole milk or half and half or heavy cream[...]

Ingredients: 6 (6 oz.) salmon fillets 1/2 medium onion, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter 3 tablespoons orange juice 3 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons lime[...]

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[...]