Olive and Walnut Salad, or Shepherd’s Dinner, is a delicious dish that hails from Musa Ler, which is rich in both olives and walnuts. It is said to have been created out of utility, as it was a quick and accessible meal for those working the land. On top of it being very flavourful and…
Armenian Sweet Pudding/Անուշապուր
Անուշապուր (anoushabour), which directly translates to sweet soup, is a delicious pudding that is associated with good fortune and prosperity. For that reason, it is most commonly served around the holidays, namely New Year and Armenian Christmas. Tip: Make sure to have a kettle of hot water on hand, as you may need to…
Preserved Grape Leaves
Grape leaves are an essential component of delicious dolma (or tolma). While you can conveniently buy them ready-made in a shop, the following recipe share how you can pick and preserve your own! Ingredients: Directions: Note: To use the fresh grape leaves the same day you plan on making dolma, simply boil them in salted…
Topik/Թոփիկ Recipe!
Topik/թոփիկ (or topig!) is a delicious mezze or appetizer that is usually served during Lent. It is a specialty of Armenians from Istanbul (or bolsahyes) and is completely vegan! While there are always different ways to make any given recipe, this is my grandmother’s recipe, which my mom taught me. There are a few steps…