Ghapama/Ղափամա

Enjoy ghapama, a delicious and visually stunning stuffed pumpkin, perfect as a centerpiece!

Red Lentil Soup (Priest’s Soup)/Ոսպով ապուր

Winter is still in full force in Canada, so Red Lentil Soup has been in regular rotation in my kitchen! This soup, sometimes referred to as Priest’s Soup, is proof that there is beauty (and flavour) in simplicity. The use of a couple of standard ingredients results in a comforting, creamy, filling, nutritious, and delicious…

Red Bulgur Yeghints (Pilaf)/Ձաւարով եղինձ

I’m very excited to be sharing my recipe for Red Bulgur Yeghints (Pilaf), a delicious side that will complement just about any meal. There are a few different types of bulgur-based pilafs, and while I also enjoy the white option with vermicelli, I love the added flavour and colour the red one brings to the…

Summer Tolma/Ամառային տոլմա

Summer Tolma is one of four types of tolma featured in The Vegan Armenian Kitchen Cookbook, and as it is often included as part of the Easter menu (albeit as a side), I wanted to share the recipe that has been passed down three generations in my family. While this type is usually served cold…

St. Sarkis Halva (Սուրբ Սարգիս հալվա)

In the case of St. Sarkis Day, before you can have the good (halva), you have to endure the not-so-good (aghablit).  The holiday falls on February 8 this year, and the tradition that is common in the Armenian diaspora is to enjoy a delicious halva on the morning of, with or without a fasting period…