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Mantabour | Armenian Yogurt and Dumpling Soup

April 14, 2013
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Manti are tiny ring shaped tortellini-like dumplings (agantch, in Armenian) that are either baked or boiled like pasta. Tanabour, Madzoon Abour or Spas is a classic soup made with yogurt; but traditionally made with dried buttermilk. Once combined together it turns into a one-dish meal better known as Mantabour.

Sholeh Zard | Persian Rice Pudding

November 13, 2012
Custards + Puddings, Desserts, Made by Me, Recipe Journal, The Khohanotz
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Sholeh Zard is a centuries old golden rice pudding flavored with saffron and rose water. Its fragrant taste and decorative garnishes used give this Persian recipe its distinct character. One can get quite creative using toppings such as cinnamon, pistachio, almond, candied orange peel and edible miniature roses.

Aghi Gesgoudz (Plit, Txvatsq) | Savory Armenian Cookie

October 26, 2012
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Fatayer bil Jibneh | Savory Cheese Hand Pies

October 16, 2012
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Simply put, fatayer is pizza-like dough, rolled crispy thin or fluffy thick, and stuffed with filling; herbed cheese in this case. Various adaptations of these savory hand pies can be found throughout the Levant, the South Caucasus, Southeast Europe (The Balkans), North Africa, Anatolia and surrounding regions.

Usually served during breakfast, they are equally great to snack on throughout the day or devour with a cup of tea at an afternoon tea gathering; not to mention the perfect party food ~ no forks or knives needed.

EVERYDAY FOOD | Spicy Chicken Wings

August 22, 2012
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I’m happy to introduce the EVERYDAY FOOD series; quick and easy home-cooked meals your family can enjoy every day. Simply look for blog posts tagged with weeknight cooking, pantry quick fix, no recipe recipes or quick & easy recipe. No recipe recipes are dishes that come with how-to instructions and ingredients but no specific measurements; easy recipes that are prepared as you go along and items adjusted to your liking.

Copy-Cat Manti | Phyllo Dough Roses with Yoghurt + Chili Oil

August 13, 2012
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Manti is a type of dumpling made with unleavened pastry dough and filled with minced lamb or beef. It can be prepared a number of ways, which I will cover in future posts. This recipe for phyllo dough roses, or rosettes, is meant to mimic the experience of savoring manti without all the hustle and bustle of making it. But why roses one might ask? Because rolls are not pretty enough!

According to some researchers, manti first reached Cilician Armenia as a result of the cultural interaction between Armenians and Mongols during their alliance in the 13th century. However, some researchers do not discount the possibility that manti may have originated in the Mid East and spread eastward to Korea and China through the Silk Road (source).

Sambousek Ouzi | Deep Fried Savory Hand Pies

August 7, 2012
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These savory hand pies can be passed along as finger food or set up as part of a Middle Eastern mezze table with other small bites. Perfect for parties, sambousek can be made ahead of time and refrigerated or frozen; simply deep fry when needed and serve warm or at room temperature.

Brdooch | Lavash Veggie & Herbs Wrap

June 26, 2012
Cold Appetizer, Lunch, Made by Me, Party Food, Recipe Journal, Sandwiches, The Khohanotz
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Moghrabiyeh | Lebanese Pearl Couscous with Braised Chicken & Caramelized Onions

June 22, 2012
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Bulgur Wheat Pilaf with Meat and Vegetables | A Traditional Armenian One-Dish Meal Recipe

June 1, 2012
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Potato and Bulgur Lettuce Wraps | Oil-Cured Baby Eggplant Salad

February 24, 2012
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Bulgur and Beef Stuffed Vegetables, a Levantine Recipe

September 2, 2011
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This recipe for stuffed vegetables is down-right comfort food; whether referred to as Meesov Tsavari Letsk in Armenian, Mehshi bi Burghul in the Middle East, or Dolma throughout the Levant.

Bulgur is a wheat cereal that is usually sold parboiled, dried, ground, and sifted into distinct sizes. It can be found in natural food stores as well as ethnic and traditional grocery stores. It differs from cracked wheat in that it is pre-cooked.

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The Khohanotz

Mantabour | Armenian Yogurt and Dumpling Soup

Sholeh Zard | Persian Rice Pudding

Fatayer bil Jibneh | Savory Cheese Hand Pies

EVERYDAY FOOD | Spicy Chicken Wings

Copy-Cat Manti | Phyllo Dough Roses with Yoghurt + Chili Oil

Sambousek Ouzi | Deep Fried Savory Hand Pies

These savory hand pies can be passed along as finger food or set up as part of a Middle Eastern mezze table with other small bites. Perfect for parties, sambousek can be made ahead of time and refrigerated or frozen; simply deep fry when needed and serve warm or at room temperature.

Brdooch | Lavash Veggie & Herbs Wrap

Moghrabiyeh | Lebanese Pearl Couscous with Braised Chicken & Caramelized Onions

Bulgur Wheat Pilaf with Meat and Vegetables | A Traditional Armenian One-Dish Meal Recipe

Potato and Bulgur Lettuce Wraps | Oil-Cured Baby Eggplant Salad

Bulgur and Beef Stuffed Vegetables, a Levantine Recipe

This recipe for stuffed vegetables is down-right comfort food; whether referred to as Meesov Tsavari Letsk in Armenian, Mehshi bi Burghul in the Middle East, or Dolma throughout the Levant.

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These savory hand pies can be passed along as finger food or set up as part of a Middle Eastern mezze table with other small bites. Perfect for parties, sambousek can be made ahead of time and refrigerated or frozen; simply deep fry when needed and serve warm or at room temperature.

This recipe for stuffed vegetables is down-right comfort food; whether referred to as Meesov Tsavari Letsk in Armenian, Mehshi bi Burghul in the Middle East, or Dolma throughout the Levant.

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