Baked Brie with Blackcurrant Jam
Baked Brie with blackcurrant preserve is my favorite go-to appetizer for any occasion. It’s easy, requires minimal preparation, and can be…
Armenian Spinach Borek – Spanakopita (Spanakhov Nazuk)
Have you ever indulged in spanakopita? Those delightful handheld triangle spinach pies, known for their flaky, crunchy, and tangy flavors? Have…
Middle Eastern Rosy-Pink Pickled Turnips
You might have seen rosy-pink pickled turnip batons at Middle Eastern restaurants and wondered how they achieve their rich and vivid…
Artichoke Bottoms with Goat Cheese Soufflé
These crowd-pleasing, bite-sized appetizers feature artichoke bottoms filled with a delightful goat cheese soufflé mixture. Easy to make and sure to…
Red Lentil Koftas – Karmir Vospov Bojhojh
This Armenian version of red lentil koftas, infused with spices and dabbed with fried onion, is an authentic vegan finger food;…
Creamy Whipped Feta Dip
Effortless and easy, this super refreshing creamy whipped feta dip is a perfect addition to summer entertaining. It adds a pungent…
Pan Fried Eggplant with Tomato Confit – Imam Bayaldi
Perfectly pan fried eggplant dabbed with tomato, oil, and garlic confit and sprinkled with a generous amount of parsley. Growing up,…
Authentic Hummus – Creamy Delicious Chickpea Dip
Hummus dip is a quintessential Middle Eastern mezeh. Actually, hummus literally means chickpeas in Arabic and the correct name for the…
Herb Marinated Goat Cheese
Marinated goat cheese is a perfect appetizer for easy entertaining. It takes literally minutes to prepare the marinade! The goat cheese…
Mutabal – Roasted Eggplant Dip
Smoky, silky, spicy… these words describe this unique roasted eggplant dip called Mutabal. When it comes to dips, I should admit…
Authentic Tabbouleh Recipe with Bulgur
Traditional tabbouleh is a perfect salad for spring and summer. Fine bulgur (wheat) is macerated in fresh herbs and vegetable juices,…
Jingalov Hats – Stuffed Flatbread Loaded with Greens
Jingalov Hats ( Ժինգալով հաց) is a simple and rustic stuffed flatbread, jammed with seasonal greens and herbs. It’s authentic to…