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;…
Armenian Lenten Grape Leaf Tolma with Legumes
Indulge in the delightful flavors of lenten grape leaf tolma tolma with legumes, an authentic vegan dish that can be savored…
Three Bean Drunken Chili
Nothing goes better with cool fall weather than a great bowl of Three Bean Drunken Chili. This version is a hearty, chunky,…
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…
Fresh Green Fava Bean Stew with Olive Oil and Onions
I consider fresh green fava beans a treat. They are seasonal and sometimes very hard to get. They are a lesser known…
Tantalizing Taameya or Falafel – Authentic Chickpea Patties
The authentic chickpea patties renowned as taameya or falafel represent the rich culinary heritage of the Middle East. Made from a…
Chickpea Flour Crepes
These crepes are a wonderful addition to any dinner. I usually make these crepes to serve with Indian inspired dishes, but…
Sapsuckers – Iconic Bean Burgers
Bean burgers overwhelmingly took over the food industry. And of course all the restaurants and supermarket started carrying a version of…
Pochapoor – Armenian Lenten Soup with Red Kidney Beans
Pochapoor (tail soup) is a rustic Armenian winter soup with red kidney beans. This is one of the soups served and…
Santa Fe Inspired Quinoa Stuffed Poblanos
Every time I visit Santa Fe, I return inspired and revitalize. The art, the food, the scenery undoubtedly has a lot…
Pasuts Tolma – Lenten Tolma with Beans and Potatoes
Nestled in a picturesque setting in the Lori region of Armenia, Vahagni is in my heart as one of the most…