Sonia Tashjian, a noted Armenian food expert and cooking enthusiast, is a never-ending source of interesting, delicious, and easy-to-prepare recipes from numerous Armenian regions. Here is a tasty dish which[...]
Armenian Khash (or pacha) is a traditional winter dish, and one of the tastiest Armenian national dishes. This distinctive soup has an interesting tradition of preparation, and also a unique[...]
Ingredients: 2 cups shredded zucchini (from about 2 medium zucchini) 2 cups flour 3 large eggs, beaten 1 cup vegetable oil 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon[...]
When it comes to making stuffed grape leaves (“yalanchi”), most Armenian families have their own unique recipes. Robyn Kalajian at thearmeniankitchen.com reports that Vivian Vezirian-Hovsepsian, a cousin from the ‘Dikranagerdsi’[...]
Variations of this delicious appetizer dish are popular throughout the Mediterranean region. We like the thick, creamy texture of yogurt in this version. Letting the dip stand before refrigerating it[...]
Ingredients: 2 lbs. stew meat (beef or lamb) 2 large cloves garlic, chopped 1 large onion, sliced 1 small can tomato sauce 3-4 cups chicken or vegetable broth or water[...]
Ingredients: 3 pounds white fish, any kind 2 medium yellow onions, sliced or chopped 3 medium tomatoes, seeded, chopped or 1 1/2 cups crushed canned tomatoes, drained 2-3 large cloves[...]
Yield: About 45 pieces. Ingredients: 4 cups flour 1 cube butter at room temperature (Note: 1 cube is equivalent to 1 stick or 1/2 cup) 3/4 cup shortening 1/4 teaspoon[...]
Arousiak Avedyan says this traditional Armenian recipe for grape leaves (“yalanchi”) stuffed with a tantalizing mixture of onions, rice and dill is an Avedyan family favorite. She says “delicious” is[...]
By David Vartanian, chef, The Vintage Press Restaurant in Visalia, California, named one of America’s Best Chefs.* Batter: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 2[...]
Ingredients: 1 cup olive oil, to taste 6 cups onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup roasted red bell pepper, chopped 2 cups uncooked white rice (Uncle Ben’s, for example) 1[...]
