Author Archives: Naris Mardirosian

PERFECT CHICKEN KABOB MARINADE RECIPE

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Naris Mardirosian 139 Comments

You can use this recipe with any chicken parts, I like using the wings and drumettes. The package for this combo is usually called a Party Pack of wings. If yo have a difficult time finding this at you local … Continue reading →

Main Dish, Serve Over Rice

PERFECT BEEF KABOB MARINATE RECIPE

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Naris Mardirosian 285 Comments

There are two main reasons why all you kabob lovers need to learn how to marinate your meats at home. First, and most importantly, you know exactly where and what your meat has been through. You can purchase a entire … Continue reading →

Main Dish, Serve With Rice

Fesenjan Recipe (Chicken, Walnut, Pomegranate Stew Recipe)

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Naris Mardirosian 840 Comments

For all of you whom are not familiar with this dish, I know what you are thinking. This sounds like an odd combination, this is one of the reasons I am so intrigued by Persian cuisine. The ingredient combinations are … Continue reading →

Khoresht, Main Dish, Serve Over Rice

Che Kufteh Recipe (Armenian Beef Tartare Recipe)

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Naris Mardirosian 1,405 Comments

This is for all the ravenous beef eaters! First and foremost, make sure that you get good quality, fresh beef. You should get your meat from the most reliable butcher you know.  Most Armenian butchers have Kufteh meat available, if … Continue reading →

Appetizers

The Ultimate Karmir Plav Recipe (Red Rice with Beef Recipe)

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Naris Mardirosian 1,291 Comments

I know that this dish remains close to many of our hearts. This is the quintessential comfort dish, not only is it intensely nostalgic, it is totally satiating. For this reason, I am personally placing a disclaimer on this recipe. It is … Continue reading →

Main Dish, Recipes, Rice

Lobee Salad Recipe

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Naris Mardirosian 266 Comments

To all of the devoted Lent-ers, I know it can be difficult to getthe daily recommended allowances of protein on a vegan diet. Many of my family members are observing Paas and I have made it my goal to  create … Continue reading →

Recipes, Side Dish

Abgoosht Recipe (Persian Beef Stew Recipe)

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Naris Mardirosian 264 Comments

The literal translation for this dish is “water of beef.” It is prepared as a stew, once cooked, the solids are separated from the broth, mashed, then served along side the broth. There is something so satiating about this dish, … Continue reading →

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Ghormeh-Sabzi Recipe (Persian Herb Stew Recipe)

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Naris Mardirosian 244 Comments

Ghormeh-Sabzi, either you love it…or there’s something wrong with you! This is a heirloom recipe, one in which has been for hundreds of years. Serve over a bed of Basmati Rice, or on some tahdig and you can’t go wrong!

Recipes

Jarko Recipe (Pot Roast Recipe)

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Naris Mardirosian 251 Comments

Pot roast is a lobor of love. If done correctly, everyone will be happy at the end of the meal. Follow our step by step directions to make your next meal a hit! Continue reading →

Main Dish, Recipes, Serve With Rice

Yellow Curry Recipe

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Naris Mardirosian 40 Comments

This is one of my favorite dishes from my childhood. It is not classically Armenian, however, I know that many of you will agree, you loved it every time it was prepared by Mom/Grandma.

Khoresht, Main Dish, Recipes, Serve Over Rice