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Grandma's Armenian Kufta (Meatball) Soup: Kololak | Weeknight Armenian Dinners | Healthy Low-Fat Armenian Recipes

I almost didn’t want to share this recipe because it brings up such special memories of my grandma. I still use her handwritten recipe to make this soup. It warms me up every time, physically and in the soul. So, I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do and it gives you warmth, too. It’s one of my family’s favorites and it’s … Continue reading Grandma's Armenian Kufta (Meatball) Soup: Kololak | Weeknight Armenian Dinners | Healthy Low-Fat Armenian Recipes

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Grandmas Armenian Tabuli with Marta

Tabuli Salad today with Marta! This is a special recipe my Grandma and I used to make together- in this same bowl! It’s a dish that’s always at the table for our holiday celebrations. And it will continue to be. It’s healthy and full of memories. Thank you Marta for sharing this moment with me. From my kitchen to yours 🤗 @martascooking  Grandma’s Armenian Tabuli … Continue reading Grandmas Armenian Tabuli with Marta

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Stuffed Figs with Ricotta, Pistachio and Honey | Gluten-free desserts

Fig season is here! And while eating figs plain and simple is a summer delight, it’s a chefs dream to get their hands on in-season produce. The challenge is on to make it the best-thing-you-ever-tasted kind of food. . This creation is a start! It’s simple and elegant. This fig needs no help. It’s sweet and delicious. So I went for the most hands-off approach.  … Continue reading Stuffed Figs with Ricotta, Pistachio and Honey | Gluten-free desserts

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Armenian Pilaf Family Recipe

A family recipe. Armenian Pilaf. Thank you @martascooking for joining me to cook this classic dish for me! It’s simple and pairs with almost anything. My favorite is with chicken because that’s how my mom made it for us growing up. Enjoy this simple recipe from my family to yours! This post contains affiliated links. Please read my disclosure page. . Armenian Pilaf Serves 4 Ingredients:  … Continue reading Armenian Pilaf Family Recipe

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Vegan Armenian Potato Salad 🌱🥔 With Lena | The Vegan Armenian Kitchen Cookbook

Thank you Lena for sharing this recipe from your cookbook @veganarmeniancookbook It’s delicious and light- a perfect side for any grilled dish. Another beautifully simple and healthful recipe from Lena. It can be prepared ahead of time before guests arrive so it makes a great dish for any gathering. . Vegan Armenian Potato Salad 🌱🥔 from the Vegan Armenian Kitchen Cookbook pg.91 . Ingredients: Served … Continue reading Vegan Armenian Potato Salad 🌱🥔 With Lena | The Vegan Armenian Kitchen Cookbook

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Easy weeknight recipes and sides: Pilaf (Armenian butter rice)

This is much less a recipe to me, and more of a staple that has been by my side my whole life. For celebrations- pilaf, for funerals- pilaf, for weeknight meals and leftovers, pilaf- always pilaf. If I had to compare it, maybe it would be to me what a Peanut Butter & Jelly sandwich is to an American kid. It is the ultimate comfort … Continue reading Easy weeknight recipes and sides: Pilaf (Armenian butter rice)

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Armenian Menu

Being Patriotic for Memorial Day and prideful for Cinco de Mayo, I felt like I was missing something very special to me on this blog, and that is being Armenian. Armenian culture continually teaches me strength and courage as I grow older. Contrary to popular belief, all Armenians are not like the Kardashian family. We have strong morals and values that can actually be alienating … Continue reading Armenian Menu

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