Mshosh is a simple Armenian lentil salad made with dried apricots and walnuts. This budget-friendly recipe is easy to make, flavorful and very filling.
Soups play an important role in Armenian cuisine. Armenian winters, high in the Caucasus Mountains, are long and cold, and hot, heartwarming soups and stews are served almost daily in the Armenian…
Greek comfort food at its best! Layers of eggplant and lamb are covered with creamy bechamel sauce and then baked until bubbly and golden in this leftover lamb moussaka.
A fresh, delicious twist on traditional tabbouleh that uses quinoa and chickpea to make a hearty and filling entree.
Meatballs with Lebanese spices in a savory tomato sauce. Easy recipe and a nice change from the regular same ol same ol.
This flavourful, healthy Indian vegetable curry is so adaptable with whatever veggies you have on hand. Load it up with whatever vegetables you like. Quick and delicious.
You probably know that India is heaven for vegetarians, but did you know there is also plenty of vegan Indian food to try? Here are 8 dishes not to miss.
Everything about cooking, eating and enjoying Armenian food and recipes!
A recipe for a traditional Armenian bulgur, parsley and tomato dish called eetch or meatless kheyma. Plus some stories of my families history.
A twist on tradition, these kebabs feature ground beef that's been seasoned with onion, mint, garlic, cumin and paprika.
Looking for tasty and quick mid-week meals? Check out this spiced Lebanese rice with mince recipe. Quick and easy to cook for a weekday family meal.
An incredibly delicious and authentic Chicken Machboos, the national dish of Bahrain.
This Chahohbili recipe might be the most commonly made Georgian dish. I like to serve it over rice, but it would go nicely with pasta or crusty bread too.
Mogrhabieh, or Lebanese couscous, is a dish much revered in Lebanon and the surrounding region. Meaning “dish of the Maghreb,” moghrabieh refers to both the finished dish and the grain with which it is made. Lebanese couscous is larger than traditional couscous, and made of semolina flour rolled into pearl-sized balls.
These dinner bowls are a modern twist on the beloved Lebanese chicken fatteh casserole. Lebanese spiced poached chicken with toasted pita and mint yogurt sauce, served in dinner bowls with Lebanese rice and Mediterranean salad.
Simple spices, tomatoes, fresh onion and garlic, herbs, and beans. This one-pot quick Black Eyed Peas curry will soon become a family favorite! Add some spinach for the perfect healthy weeknight family meal!
Something came up last minute and my grandmother's sister has to travel. I spent the last couple of weeks looking at apartments and finally moved…
A specialty of Turkmen shepherds, ichlekli (pronounced ishlekli) is a meat pie that was traditionally baked by burying it in hot sand and embers. Nowadays, ichlekli is baked in the oven but the tra…
I love all things Mezze. If you don't know what Mezze is, basically, Mezze is a compilation of small dishes served in the Middle East or M...
Stir-fried basil beef is said to be the most popular street food in Thailand. We believe it! Made with budget-friendly ground beef, this tasty pad gra prow recipe a quick family dinner that's on the table in no time. This easy pad gra prow recipe takes about 20 minutes from start to finish to make....
It's that time of the year again for setting up the haft-seen table with the gorgeously displayed seven S's, lush green sabzeh, colorful hyacinth bulbs, forever beautiful tulips or any other types of spring flowers, fresh fruits, ajil (trail-mix) and delicious traditional sweets. Memories of past Nowruz celebrations are precious, from shopping for new clothes, receiving eidy (money from elders in the family), did-o-bazdid (visiting family and friends) and of course being off for 13 days from school. The Nowruz sweets were simply unforgettable and I liked them all. One of those goodies, which was a favorite of mine growing up, is بادام سوخته badam sookhteh. I can't imagine life without badam (almonds). They can be enjoyed all year long for any occasion mixed with other nuts and seeds in ajil, or be transformed into a delicious concoction such as toot (marzipan). This recipe makes a wonderful crunchy addition to the array of homemade Nowruz confections. Nowruz is also the time for us to refresh and rejuvenate ourselves from inside out and to do a little khaneh tekani (house cleaning) and let go of the grudges and toxic old ways that hold us back. May the generosity and the flourishing nature of Nowruz (new day) and fasl-e bahar (spring season) change and transform our hearts for the better. Badam Sookhteh - Persian Candied Almonds Ingredients: 3 cups raw whole almonds 1 cup white sugar 2 tablespoons honey (I used clover honey) 1 cup water 1/3 cup lime juice (if you want to make it more sour add more fresh lime juice) A dash of salt Method: In a medium-sized pan, combine sugar, honey, salt and water over medium heat, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture thickens up a bit. Add almonds and stir well until they are evenly coated. Place a colander into a large saucepan and empty the content of the pan and strain the sugar honey mixture through the colander. Add the lime juice to the leftover syrupy mixture in the saucepan over medium heat. Add the almonds back to the saucepan over medium-low heat stirring well until almonds are evenly coated again. To achieve a darker caramelized color, keep stirring a few minutes longer but make sure they don't burn. I wouldn't go for that sookhteh (burnt) look. Once the almonds are fully caramelized remove them from heat and transfer quickly into a baking sheet with parchment paper. You may sprinkle a little white granulated sugar cinnamon on top if you like. Separate the almonds with a spoon and cool completely. To serve place badam sookhteh in small bowls or as clusters in little cupcake liners. Enjoy! Happy Nowruz! Happy Spring!
For the month of May, it was my pleasure to host the Daring Cooks challenge A year ago I hosted my first challenge, at the time, I chose cheese making because it is a wonderful skill to add to your…
I learned this recipe from my mother-in-law Janice, who learned it from her mother. My husband’s family is 4th generation American Armenians, so it’s no wonder that this recipe is calle…
Life is far too busy but we've found that this freezer meal beef and bean burrito recipe really helps us stay on top of dinner!
If you're looking for a healthy and filling dish that you can eat on its own or as a side, you're going to fall in love with this coconut red lentil dal.
This is a quick and easy curry made from red kidney beans. Served with either naan (flatbread) or rice. Rajma masala is sold at most food stores in the international section.
