Smetannik: A Family-Favorite Sour Cream Walnut Cake
I’m excited to share one of my family’s heirloom cake recipes—Smetannik, a playful sour cream walnut cake. This dessert features four…
Vegetarian Manti with Mushrooms
Think of these vegetarian manti as open-faced, lightly toasted mini boats bursting with the rich umami flavor of mushrooms. I created…
Wilted Purslane Salad – Dandouri Aghtsan
Who said that weeds are a nuisance? Try making this wilted purslane salad, and it will change your mind. You might…
Easy Homemade Smoked Salmon
Give homemade smoked salmon a try with just a few ingredients—you’ll be pleasantly surprised by how simple it is to prepare…
Remarkably Easy Sour Cream Dressing with Red Wine Vinegar
Creamy, slightly fruity and tangy this sour cream dressing transforms any ordinary salad into an elegant dish. Its thick consistency beautifully…
Remarkably Easy Tarragon Almond Pesto
This super easy 4-ingredient Tarragon Almond Pesto recipe is a delicious condiment that can be served as an appetizer with cheese,…
Fresh Cherry Frangipane Tart
This cherry frangipane tart is the perfect dessert to celebrate summer and savor the sun-kissed, crimson-red cherries that are so plentiful…
Tarragon Syrup – Tarkhuni Osharak
Nothing beats the cool and refreshing taste of tarragon syrup. Whether added to cocktails, lemonade, or frozen popsicles, it’s a stunning…
Olivier Salad – Potato Salad
Olivier salad, not your ordinary potato salad, has a noble beginning shrouded in a somewhat mysterious veil. For over a century,…
Springtime Nettle Soup
This springtime nettle soup is a fresh invigorating rustic dish that lets the nettles shine. With just a few ingredients, the…
Grill-Smoked Pork Tenderloin
Transform ordinary roasted pork tenderloin into smoky, juicy succulence loaded with a variety of flavor profiles. Smoking the tenderloin low and…
Stuffed Patisson – Pattypan Squash
Small hemisphere-shaped squash lined with serrations, these little pattypan zucchini cups, filled with oozy cheese and topped with cherry tomatoes, make a…