By Christine Vartian Datian Grilled Garlic Mint Lamb Chops with Cucumber Zucchini Tzatziki 8 loin lamb chops (1” inch thick) 8-10 cups mixed greens lightly tossed with lemon juice, salt,[...]
By Christine Vartanian Datian A little East and a little West and a lot of delicious Serves 4. 5 or 6 large Russet potatoes, scrubbed, peeled, cut[...]
By Christine Vartanian Datian Fresh and easy vegetarian recipe 6 cups diced, peeled eggplant, about 1 pound 2 medium zucchini, peeled, diced into medium chunks 2-3 cloves garlic, chopped[...]
Whether you call it Eech, Itch or Metch, everyone can agree we can call it delicious. By Christine Vartanian Datian Ingredients: 1 large yellow onion, finely diced 1 medium[...]
Sometimes a party needs music. However, a party always needs food. And this food is sure to get the party started. Lamb Kebab 2 pounds ground lamb (substitute use[...]
1 1/2 pounds ground lamb 3-4 cloves fresh garlic, mashed 2 Japanese eggplants, sliced 1/2-inch thick 2 beefsteak tomatoes, sliced 1/2-inch thick 1 large red bell pepper and green bell[...]
By Christine Vartanian Datian Hot and healthy is the way to go with these Middle Eastern by way of Mexico pizzas. 4 – 8” or 9″ large whole[...]
By Christine Vartanian Datian A refreshing summer salad that doubles as a meal is not complicated but tastes as if it is. Ingredients: 4-5 large Japanese eggplants 1 medium green[...]
Ingredients 1 large eggplant or 2-3 Japanese eggplant, sliced in ½-inch pieces or chunks 6-7 cups romaine lettuce, red leaf lettuce, radicchio, escarole, endive, kale and/or spinach (or any choice[...]
Armenian Russian Potato Salad (Olivier) Serves 4. 4 large Russet or Idaho potatoes, boiled, drained, peeled, and finely diced 4 large eggs, boiled, finely chopped 4 carrots, boiled,[...]
FRESNO — Alice Vartanian, a resident of Fresno and a native of Lowell, Mass., was featured in the Fresno Bee’s Central Valley Magazine in December 2014. Her family’s favorite classic[...]