Orzo Pasta and Corn Salad

Recipe 1 package of orzo pasta (460 g) 2-3 medium size corns ( or 1 can)  1 large lemon (zest and juice) 2 cloves of minced garlic  ½ tsp ground black pepper  Salt to taste 2-3 tbs fresh dill (finally chopped) 1-2 tbs scallions (sliced very thinly) 1 cup of sliced fresh tomatoes  For detailed […]

Manti – Boraki – Манты – Բորակի

Ingredients  1 pack of ready made wonton squares (4″x4″) 2 lbs fresh ground meat (I like mixing turkey and beef) 1 large onion (I blend it into smooth paste) 1-2 cloves of garlic (minced)  1 tsp ground black pepper ½ tsp red chili flakes  ½ tsp cumin  ⅓ tsp coriander powder  2 tbs red pepper […]

Ghotab Cookies – Готаб – Գոթաբ

Ingredients  For the cookies dough 200 grams of unsalted cold butter 2 egg yolks 1 cup sour cream or yogurt 2 + cups of all purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt  For the filling 1 egg white at room temperature  ¾ cup granulated white sugar 1 cup of pecans or walnuts, finely […]

Sourdough Flat Bread – Лепешки на Закваске

Рецепт  Топленое масло 70 г Вода 180 г (берите очень теплую)  Йогурт (можно кефир или простоквашу) 120 г Мед 20 г Активная закваска 160 г Разрыхлитель 5 г Мука пшеничная 420 г Мука цельнозерновая 80 г Соль 12 г (если масло соленое добавьте только 8 г соли)   Recipe  70 g salted melted butter 120 g […]

Swiss Roll – Рулет – Ռուլետ

Simple, classic Swiss roll that for many of us may be another sweet reminder of childhood . I personally prefer Swiss roll with jam, especially with apricot jam, but would also suggest to try it with grape jelly, I’m sure for many this will be new and become favorite kind of Swiss roll spread. Getting […]

The Ultimate Spaghetti and Meatball

Ingredients for the meatballs 2 lbs  ground meat (I like mixing beef and turkey)  1 large  onion (blended or finely chopped)  2-3 garlic cloves (squeezed)  1 ½ tbs  red pepper paste ¼ cup tomato sauce  2 eggs 1 tsp ground black pepper  ½ tsp cumin powder  ½ cup bread crumbs  1 tsp baking soda  1/4 […]

Maamoul | Date Stuffed Cookies

Recipe Ingredients  1 cup (2 sticks /226 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature  ¼ cup granulated white sugar 2-3 tsp rose water ( optional) 2 tbs orange blossom water (optional) 1 cup fine semolina  1 ½ cup all purpose flour Pinch of salt 1 pack of baking dates or 7-9 large Medjool dates ( use […]

Spas – Yogurt Soup

Recipe  Ingredients 1 cup (250 ml) strained yogurt (or 2 cups regular plain yogurt) 1 egg 1 tbs all purpose flour  ⅓ cup hulled wheat  (or rice , lentils, quinoa… any of your favorite grains).  Soak in water for 30 minutes or overnight , then cook until it’s fully cooked  5-6 cups of boiling water […]